Heating
Where Is Your Fireplace
One thing I have never understood is why Australian Houses nearly always seem to have their fireplaces, and chimneys, on an outside wall. I was brought up in an English terraced house, and a significant source of heat in winter…
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Three Reasons Why Natural Gas Isn’t Better Than Electricity
With all the publicity about rising gas prices the gas networks must be feeling the heat. (AAAARGH what a shocking ‘Dad’ Joke) Why else would I find an article on my Facebook feed entitled ‘Three Reasons Why Natural Gas Is Better Than Electricity’…
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Multi Head Split System Air Conditioners May Not Be Best
Reverse cycle split system air conditioners are a popular choice for cooling. They are also one of the cheapest heating systems to run. Single Head Split System These are the most common units, that you will see in most big box…
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Air Conditioners – Why The Star Rating Is More Important Than Price
I’m currently in the market for a Split System Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner. I went round a couple of the big box electrical stores last weekend and saw several models in the 3.5kw range, with prices ranging from $650 to…
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Bottled Gas – Cooking
Many people building a new house like cooking on gas, but may find that their area doesn’t have a mains supply. The question then becomes “Should you go for bottled gas, or go all electric?” Energy Cost To compare energy…
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Strange Wood Heater Location
This photograph shows an attractive antique looking wood heater which I found on hearth.com. . . . but its location looks very odd to me: As it has been placed in front of varnished timber it has had to be placed…
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Air Conditioning – Ducted, or Separate Units?
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Choosing between split systems and ducted air conditioning systems is no easy task. We understand that nagging voice in the back of your head that keeps asking “Will we go for a split systems or go for…
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Passiv Haus
What is a Passiv Haus (Passive House)? Well as you might have guessed the term originates in Germany, and relates to a method of achieving more sustainable performance (and lower Energy Bills) It’s a technique which doesn’t rely on good orientation, high thermal…
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Electric Underfloor Heating
Watching ‘The Block‘ it seems Electric Underfloor Heating is very trendy these days . . . . so here are some of my thoughts: Advantages Provide a stable heat. Safe, with no very hot temperatures. Each room can be run…
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Heating – Which Is Cheapest?
Thinking about how you are going to heat your new Home and get Hot Water? Heating costs do vary depending on state and depending on whether you live in the bush or city. Historically the cost of heating a home has been,…
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