That's a really good point (sloping ground) - having to get the site perfectly level for the slab can be a large cost
If you have a sloping block, i'd definitely…

Call me crazy but isn't that just the cold feed into the tempering valve, which mixes with the hot water to ensure 45-55 degree temperatures to your house? It's…

Must be quite a hill It's a safe bet to go 1 metre each way. You may have to get council permission if…

As I'm really sick of explineing this to every newbie who decides they have an issue with this...
All this does is try to protect the turf of the industry. …

I've got an Envi Current Cost meter. http://www.currentcost.com/
Uploads data to the PC and helps you track down power usage for the whole house. Cost…

Never heard this before - Don't see why this would be an issue - there's virtually no voltage, and it's all independent wiring.
I'm in I.T. as well, i've got a…

I like the fact you used trunking to hide the cables rather than holes in the walls... so much easier!!!

I've got a Yamaha 5.1 with zone 2 support (this means it has another internal stereo amplifier with zone 2 speaker output.) This is pretty common these days. …

Depends if it's a brick house, where the pump is and where you can run a junction from (or where the switchboard is)
No idea why…

If you just want it for this, then get a UPS (uninterruptable power supply). It's basically a small inverter with a matched sealed battery in it. Connect it…

I did this 6 months ago with a 10,000L tank. If you can, go for at least a 5,000L tank. You can get 2 rebates (state - VIC…

Cheapest place i've found is in Bayswater - BLB Structural Steel. $43/m for 100mm sleepers. Best to confirm pricing though.
Remember to ask where it comes from / what…