Installing ducted aircon after build
Hi,
We've done it for 12 months now without A/C. Doesn't bother me so much ( I work at Moomba - 45Deg C + in Summer). My partner isnt so keen…
Gas instant hotwater temperature controller with solar HWS
Hi,
The control panels only control the gas HWS, therefore can only request hotter water than is being supplied to the HWS. A solar system will get temps up to…
post handover requirements
Hi,
Another thing that may not have been considered is that a glazed finish brick is not suitable to be rendered.
It is a bit of an odd situation, as most…
Handbuilt trusses?
Hi Saxlady,
I would say as long as they meet the building codes it shouldn't matter whether they are built in a factory of on site.
There are benefits to building…
Project Homes VS What??
Hi domus01,
It sounds as though you are in the same position as we were. We found the project home builders inflexible and a right pain. From their perspective they…
only getting 100 volts instead of 240
Hi Chris,
I could be wrong, but personally I believe that giving advice whether online or in any other form can lead to trouble.
For example, a person has been killed…
only getting 100 volts instead of 240
Hi Chris
Not meaning to be offensive, but let your electrician work it out. If he needs you to help him out by asking questions on a forum, time to get…
150mm between garage and boundary
Hi Althom,
You're talking less than 1m2. As you said, spiders and rubbish will be a pain. I would use the garage wall as the boundary if the neighbour has no…
Provisional site costs: temporary fencing $3500??? WA PERTH
Hi Alex,
If you're going to build a fence there eventually, I would do it first and save the cost of temporary fencing. We haven't got any temporary fencing around ours,…
reece plumbing dont give any discount??
Nothing new here. Reece are pricing themselves out of the market. I am a plumber and I can get a cheaper price for pipe and fittings through Tradelink as a…
Draftsman charges... just checking.
Hi Kels,
Whether it is a fair price depends on what you have had done. To put it in perspective, about 8 months ago we had a draftsman draw up our…
Security Deposit - Energy Australia
Hi motef,
You would be responsible for this as it is security in case you don't pay your bill. You would get it back if you ever leave Energy Australia
AJ
Have ducted air con, worth getting bedroom fans too?
Hi Chipstick,
It depends on what type of fan you are installing. A remote controlled fan does not require any extra wiring but in my experience can be a pain to…
Using IBC tanks for underground water storage
Hi Redman,
Here's a link to some photo's of the device
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1929665797959.2111248.1131638950&l=8dcf2ce3a1
Using IBC tanks for underground water storage
Hi Avion,
The steel cage of the IBC will rust very quickly, leaving the plastic tank only, which would be fine when they are full. When they are empty is…