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11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Very basic cable run question

I would suggest installing the extra points in the wall and not using a switch / router to split it. Not only for the main reasons mensioned but also it…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Garden bed around house

From what i have been told having gardens next to your house can attract termites... Not a good idea to have gardens next to the house walls.

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Solar Choice

how many people are home during the day, how much of your power is used during the day ?

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Solar Choice

how many people are home during the day, how much of your power is used during the day ?

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Gas VS Electric Hot Water System

I know there are requirements as to what you can or cant install on OP. However as far as i know it is more the nature of the electrical device,…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Gas VS Electric Hot Water System

You can have more then one device running on off peak tariff, there is no reason why you cant run hot water and also pool on the off peak power.

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Gas VS Electric Hot Water System

Nope i have a switch that allows me to turn the booster on or off. However when the water is at the right temp, the booster turnes its self off...

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Cost of plans?

Actually i am just getting this all done now.
To get the Plans drawn up = $1500
Goverment relaxations = $900
Building Certifier = $1500

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Electric vs hybrid (electric/induction - Electrolux) cooktop

I dont have gas running in my house either, but i am going to get gas kitchen hot plate and oven. We are going to get a 9kg bottle and…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Gas VS Electric Hot Water System

Just to back up what TinaG said, mine is a 350 liter tank and i have only turned it on once in 6 months, that is with 3 people having…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Gas VS Electric Hot Water System

who told you this, origin just was giving out $100 gift cards for anyone who converted their hot water system to tariff 33...
It's all part of the grand plan to…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Cheap Solar Warning

Greetings everyone;
I have been seeing a lot of companies lately been advertising 5KW systems installed for $2200. Be warned these systems are not 5kw. It is a 5kw inverter and…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Breaking even with solar panels

12 * 250 watt panels - German panels
3kw - Delta (Effekta) inverter - German Inverter
Try and not get the smaller panels, the smaller the panels you get the more you…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Breaking even with solar panels

Greetings;
I have a 3 KW system installed and it cost me about $6990.00 at the time. my estimated bills are suspose to be around the $250 - $350 per quater…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Gas VS Electric Hot Water System

who told you this, origin just was giving out $100 gift cards for anyone who converted their hot water system to tariff 33...

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Gas VS Electric Hot Water System

There are two different types of off-peak power, you can run it off Tariff 33 or Tariff 31.
Tariff 31
Tariff 31 is known as the Super Economy Plan and is the…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Can anyone tell me what tree this is?

A big tree... RLOL
Try breaking off a small branch and taking it to a nursery, they might be able to tell you the type of tree..

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Help with Flooring Choices

I am putting in the floating timber floors in my house for the Kitchen, Living room and hallways. wont be for a little while yet, but from what i have…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Renovation potential - what would you look for?

It is going to look good when you renovate it, considering you have a floor plan with the dimensions on it, i would also suggest running it though a program…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Renovating Garage to Bedroom

yea, i was kinda hoping that they put it down when they built the houses. it is a duplex and the houses are built side to side. There are the…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Renovation potential - what would you look for?

Man that house would look sweet done up and renovated.. hell whats the address, you dont buy it i will.. RLOL
I would replace that sliding door "The outdoor screened area:"…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Renovating Garage to Bedroom

yea, i read that somewhere, is there a way to find out if the plastic was put down when they built the house ?

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Renovating Garage to Bedroom

Greetings;
I am hoping to convert my Garage to a Bedroom / Study in QLD. it is a duplex that has a concrete floor, it is one of the old styles…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Renovation potential - what would you look for?

Also looks like there would be a lot of room on the north side of the house so Solar system + Hot water system would help you save money on…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Renovation potential - what would you look for?

Apart from the green posts it looks really good, whats the inside look like though ?

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Is It Worth It ?

Good luck with it mate, there is nothing better then owning your own home...

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Water tanks for the technically challenged

I am still trying to work out why they hell they have put a t fitting on the pipe and what that is suppose to do, the water is just…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Opinions on not having natural gas even if it's available

I am converting my kitchen from Electric to Gas but i am using LPG. Especially with the Feed in Tariff for QLD being 0.44c from the government and 0.06 from…

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Provisions for solar power / hot water

No, there is no difference in getting solar installed when you are building your house or after it is built..

11 years11 yearsAdamIronsAdamIrons posted:
Solar - what Kw capacity do I need for 15kwh/day

Best thing to do is get a few companies out to give you a free quote. it depends on house facing, location, panels sizes, panel watts, day time usage and…

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