repairing a drain
I think its a downpipe trap (gully trap)
http://www.plumbcrete.com.au/plumbingpr ... crete.html
not sure where to find an old one.
All our main windows facing west. How to keep heat out?
If its on an estate and the builder has built all the houses, they're big enough to pay for their mistakes instead of you paying for it for the next…
Concrete VS Double brick
Hi simple_man
A few of these questions are answered in the 2 links I've posted, plus there's a video there on pouring cement panels onsite from start to finish, then erecting…
Concrete VS Double brick
It looks like if you get it wrong with the design with concrete structures, as with other materials, you end up with loads of problems.
More in depth info with…
Concrete VS Double brick
What I have noticed with concrete houses, especially houses with a water view, is a trend for using too much floor to ceiling glass (over glazing). I guess if you…
Concrete VS Double brick
Interesting article on Passive Solar Design for concrete houses:
http://www.concrete.net.au/concrete_str ... =90&page=1
Steel framing
I've always had problems with wireless networks (reception for wireless temperature sensors) in steel frame houses, so I guess any wireless gear would need a strong signal.
Solar hot water boost
ok so bang for buck, the 300L solar HWS is much cheaper than a buying both the 1.5kW PV system with the instant gas HWS
Thanks
Basic CAD Software recommendations.
Why not download the trial version of ArchiCAD for free @ https://www.myarchicad.com/
... or any program you need. You usually have about a 30 day trial period,…
Solar hot water boost
If instantaneous electric hot water is more efficient than using a traditional hot water tank, as heat is lost through the walls of the tank while the water is waiting…
Skylights & Solartubes
Are there any good rules of thumb for understanding the impact of skylights and solartubes on thermal comfort and daylighting levels in houses, or do I need to model both…
our CoLumbia.. loving life in the hunt Club!!
Everything looks great! The only thing that may cause a problem is the dark roof. Have you ever been in a dark car? You may need the air conditioning…
Ducted A/C Vents
To swap the outlets over:
1. REMOVAL: To remove square grilles, the face is usually spring-loaded so move it sideways and it usually slots out of the the frame (especially…
Things to know BEFORE getting a quote for AC?
That's why Daikin multi splits are specified by consultants as standard for nursing homes (high wall and cassettes are self contained - ie no ducting required), but they are beyond…
Things to know BEFORE getting a quote for AC?
I worked on a $17M house using the above and it worked perfectly.
Using only one traditional AC unit in a two storey or a large house with only one…
Is it necessary to duct exhaust fan externally?
If you're exhausting into the roof without ducting external to the house, you're not supposed to have any insulation or saking, so its just easier to duct to the outside.…
ACTRON AIR QOUTE IS THIS REASONABLE
Hi Stevo
Ring "sales" for both companies, as one unit includes gas as well as electricity ... cost per year figures, whatever they have for a 3 bedroom house - just…
A Question about Ducted Airconditioning in the BASIX Tool
Solved - the answer is yes.
ACTRON AIR QOUTE IS THIS REASONABLE
After being an engineer/estimator/technician over many years I can safely say that both Actron and Daikin are good and reliable. Just get it sized correctly.
If you want indestructable and quiet…
A Question about Ducted Airconditioning in the BASIX Tool
Thank you for your quick response
So if I'm using only one reverse cycle a/c unit for the entire house, do I enter:
Cooling > Livingroom >…
A Question about Ducted Airconditioning in the BASIX Tool
Hi
I have a question about entering information into the BASIX Assessment Tool for a 3-phase reverse-cycle split ducted airconditioning system:
When I go to BASIX > Project details > Energy…