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12 years12 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

12 years12 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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As a gasfitter, I have never heard of duct cleaning. The unit itself may benefit from a service, however if dust is your main concern the get a return air…

12 years12 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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,…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
New Shed

Hi Paulus,
Depends where abouts you live. We are around Gawler and used Shed Boss at Kudla (Gawler). They did everything from the council approval to concrete, ready to move your…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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

13 years13 yearsaj003aj003 posted:
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…

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