MagicMuppetMan posted:Braemar Spectrolink Heating
Mikapi,
There are settings that can be changed at setup / commissioning to vary airflow etc. The unit noise from the burner is another matter. I have an external unit so…
MagicMuppetMan posted:DIY Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
Ahhh- deeps ('hit' added?) - jokes
The gyprock is the easy part.
Anyway - I used Actrol Parts to supply all my gear and components for a holiday house - they recommended…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Braemar Heating Problem
There is an issue if a fault code comes up - I do not have the fault codes at hand right now.
I would power off (at the board)…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Ceiling insulation and downlights/LEDs
I would have some form of barrier regardless - personal opinion
MagicMuppetMan posted:Pot Belly Stoves
So long it is flued outside, you should be fine.
"Not an expert" just my opinon
MagicMuppetMan posted:Interest...? - Hot water and A/C combined in one?
Interest...? - there are a few out there and I have been dealing with them commercially but sizes / costs are becoming effective/respective residentially. Not for me but…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Bit of a challenging problem...
How about a bulkhead / dropped ceiling...? Simply running running along the corridor allowing ducts to transfer air
Cannot see your ceiling heights but feasible
Easy!
Addendum:
***Just saw previous post - only consideration…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Advice on external building materials please
Maybe a different forum can help?
MagicMuppetMan posted:Vulcan ducted - ISSUE HELP PLZ
Duct popped loose- air escaping elsewhere?
If the unit is operating properly the distribution may not be?
MagicMuppetMan posted:Heating and cooling advice
Centifugal "pumps" air (Breezeair) - "axial" blows air (Braemar and others) - both are made by the same company and often dealers have access to one OR the other -…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Daikin: Supply shortage due to tsunami
Well done but why a Hybrid?
There are units in the country and some will certainly get theirs.
MagicMuppetMan posted:3-phase air con on single phase power
acrebuild1
You are fine with single phase on three but see if you can get a 3 phase unit of the same capacity you will be better off - capacity required?
As…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Economical heaters?
I'm with B STAR.
Whilst I am a big fan of R/C, Gas runs more for less...efficient, yes but cheaper (based a cross section of national tarriffs) - averages, I know!
How…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Ducted Heating/Refridgerated Air Con and Fan
Prometheus,
The return air directs air back to the unit itself and is typically where the temperature reading is taken (or thermostat) which I wouldn't think would be too far away?…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Electric Oil heater and laminate floors
In my opinion oil heaters generally have a low ambient heat - slow to heat the room and you can still touch it. If you can actually touch it without…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Brivis Buffalo 85 Blowing Cold Air
Nice work jfm - there are a few here who should probably not play with gas or electricity for that matter but glad you had a positive outcome.
MagicMuppetMan posted:Recommendation for ducted heating in Hobart Tasmania - gas o
An option - Try Actrol Parts. They can supply the unit and components and recommend a local installer. I used them recently for a holiday house. Due to their volume…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Adding insulation after hand-over
My opinion - do the ceiling yourself/contract - not difficult after handover
Wall insulation - during construction but if double brick / hebel / bessa block etc it may pass minimum…
MagicMuppetMan posted:gas ducted heating / reverse cycle aircon
The ever evolving question - which way to go....
Many, many options guys. Pick your priority (heat / cool or both) choose how much of your house you want to run…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Help- what does fully sarked mean?
I would contact your local authority - in VIC here are the standards and contacts (see link) but in a nutshell (and not entirely clear but 12.5 yours "seems" fine
Bushfire…
MagicMuppetMan posted:How to size ac's for 6 star homes?
To accurately determine the heat load of such a place would really require a full extraneous heat load - not just a generic calculation.
In relation to a 6 star rating…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Daikin: Supply shortage due to tsunami
Agree with what has been said here and Jan / Feb 2012 from a Daikin source. Other manufacturers will ultimately be affected by the silicone wafer factory soon enough which…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Hydronic Heating - what cooling?
Ahh thanks! - I thought it was just a comment.
Have heard of and researched solar cooling - becoming "kind of" kniwn in Oz but I am yet to be convinced…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Mitsubishi SRK71ZEA–S1 vs Fujitsu ASTB24LDC
Curious as to what you decided on Dave - marketing or quality?
MagicMuppetMan posted:Split system - effective through into other rooms
Cooling upstairs by convection - please explain.
I am not arguing your actual situation, just curious.
MagicMuppetMan posted:Benson Air Conditioners
Argyle - issues with PM. Let me know if you got my reply tonight...?
MagicMuppetMan posted:Heating and Cooling
Point to note: Whilst refrigerated heating is 3 times more efficient (amount of energy in vs out) it is still more expensive!
Compare the amount of gas used vs electricity vs…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Hydronic Heating - what cooling?
There are still a few cooling only ducted systems on the market...a few and becoming fewer!
Radiant cooling dymonite - please explain? Leaving the fridge door open perhaps?
MagicMuppetMan posted:Condensation on Split System Pipes
Agree with dymonite - the pipes should be insulated regardless (if it is a very old installation it probably isn't)
Am curious as to whether this 'split' system is wall…
MagicMuppetMan posted:Brivis buffalo not working
Service call I would say. Sounds like the ignition is not working - play it safe around gas and ignition.
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