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JilaMint

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Joined 20 August 2009
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13 years13 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Cat5/Cat 6 cabling

I'd be interested to know what the installation costs are (after handover) for this setup.
i.e. if you already have draw wires setup and/or conduits to all points. What are the…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Ceiling Speaker Advice

Most multi-zone AVRs will do 2 - some at the very high end will do 3 zones.
You will need to look at a stand-alone multi-zone audio (or even a full…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Theatre room Help and suggestions

ditto... but I lean towards LCD.
Purely a personal preference, go with whichever you like the look of more and can afford.

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Could be time to buy a new receiver

The PS3 can decode Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio - so just let it do all the work. If it sounds poor - buy a dedicated BluRay…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Ceiling Speaker Advice

Selby 10 or 12 AWG* depending on your needs and budget.
Most retail outlets (even reputable electronic enthusiast stores) will rip you off silly on the price of per metre speaker…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Alfresco Speakers

Rodda,
I checked the spec sheet on the Berhinger stereo AMP (...because the numbers were not adding up in my head).
The 500W is peak power in bridged mode not rms in…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Alfresco Speakers

Fair enough ... as long as we are clear that AMPs don't blow speakers, people do ;-)
A stereo AMP will indicate clipping on the display and…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Alfresco Speakers

A seperate amp is the go IMO.
Yeah - I agree.
If all you need to do is drive the speakers (2-channel) in the alfresco area with your PC's "sound card" as…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Help in selectings Undersink filter.

I have the HiFlow installed.
Very happy with it - works a treat.
It does seem to have a small effect on the overall pressure when the mixer is on "full" cold,…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
TV Aerial/Antenna

At present the only tv socket is in the living room. So is there a way I can access the antenna from the bedroom, perhaps through the wall cavities running…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Cable Prep - wall mount Tv & HT - Some advice

3- Looking at putting in the following wall plates....
3.a 2 or 4* HDMI
3.a 5.1 Speaker plate
3.b 1* RF
3.c 1* Component Y-Pb-Pr
3.d 1* RCA
3.e 1* DVI W. mini jack
3.f 1* Optical…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
A hole in the stormwater pipe

Your local hardware store will be able to give you the best advice.
If the hole is at the very top of the pipe - I would not be too concerned.…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Foxtel picture quality drop

Thanks.
I'm not experiencing flickering, just poor contrast (i.e. less difference between background and text) and fuzzy text - when compared to the same Foxtel box connected directly to the same…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Foxtel picture quality drop

I recently had Foxtel (SD) going directly into my LCD (via SCART) and the picture was reasonable.
Now I have the same Foxtel (SD) box going into my new Receiver and…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Picture Rails - a more contemporary look

I have the third one in your list.
It runs on about three walls in our house (mostly down the entrance corridor/hallway) and it's brilliant.
Can't say enough good things about it.
I…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Home theatre room: What neutrall grey to use?

+1 for Selby

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
First Floor Extension: Is it still liveable?

Some things to check ...
Will the builders need to reinforce the existing walls for the addition of the second level ?
The builders may choose to add temporary supports to large…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Hidden Home Theatre

The installation instructions with my recently purchased (but not yet installed) in-wall/ceiling Jamo's suggest that you use an air-compressor after you have painted the grills.
The idea is that you fire…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Microwave - Under Bench

No special provisions required - other than the space needs to be large enough to fit the microwave.
Some manufacturers will have recommended gaps in their Instruction Manuals - so check…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Bright Fanlight - ideas please

It's $300 for ...
die-cast aluminium body/canopy.
5 years warranty on the motor.
2 year in-situ warranty.
Australian made and designed product.
Great quality product, superior service.
The plywood is engineered to do the…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Streaming Video

The question really boils down to how you "copy your movies onto a HD".
You can make what is effectively a 1:1 copy of the vob of the disc into an…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
compensation help needed

I agree with mdzzj.
Get a few quotes for full replacement and that is the starting point in $$ terms for compensation discussions.
Of course, whether or not you actually go ahead…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Can this prevent weed growing?

Plastic sheets will almost irreversibly destroy the microbes and all of the goodness in the top layer of your soil.
Don't do it.... at least weeds can be removed.

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Hot Water system options

I've always wondered how the cold water return is piped back to your HWS with those chilipepper thingos.
Do you need to run a completely new pipe to the HWS inlet…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Home Content Insurance - QBE vs AAMI

Both are reputable insurance companies.
I've been with AAMI for some time.
I've found their customer service to be great and always accessible.
Had only 2 house related claims to date (a number…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
what faults should i be looking for before handover..

Striking - that's an awesome list.
Particularly useful as I sit here compiling my own list for our builder - to be presented to them on their first day back to…

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Alfresco Speakers

Aussie dedicated outdoor speakers (not the in-ceiling style though)
http://accusound.com.au/outdoor.html

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
identifying some plants or weeds

Definitely
Hope that helps.

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Tile Floor Scrubber/Cleaner?

Are there any DIY products that you would recommend (or not recommend) for grout sealing for new tiles ?
What sort of product should I look for ?
thx

14 years14 yearsJilaMintJilaMint posted:
Effect of excess batts on room temperature

Yeah - I only came across these the other day. They do look very interesting.
Why do you say "too late for us now" ? The whole idea of these is…

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