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Reinforcement In Slabs
I regularly hear the question “Where should the reinforcement mesh go in slabs?” Well here is some advice. . . . Understanding The Materials Concrete – Strong in Compression, but weak in Tension. Steel Reinforcement– Strong in Tension, and strong in…
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Update on Solar Power, and Tariffs
To get the best benefit from Grid Connected Solar Power you need to be up to date with the latest tariffs that apply to your installation. These days the Feed In Tariff (FIT) is much less than a few years ago. Power…
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Electrical Abbrevations
Looking at an electrical plan, or reading an electrical specification, and wondering what all the abbreviations are? Well here are some of the more common ones you may encounter, many with links to other posts: 3ph – Three Phase Power…
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Why I Won’t Be Buying Anti-Bacterial Paint
Or Any Other Home Anti-Bacterial Products! The other night on the television I saw (at least 5 times) an advert for anti-bacterial paint. Here are five reasons why I think this is marketing hype, and I won’t be buying it:…
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Additional Electrical Fittings
Most builders standard electrical fit out is fairly pathetic. A single batten light fitting and a couple of double power points in each room! I have even seen single power points! Typical Builders Prices For Electrical Upgrades Downlights – $130-160…
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Construction – Holes In Timber Frames
The house frame has all been completed, and inspected . . . . and then some idiot plumber drills holes in the frame like this! Right through the bottom plate, and the top plate, of both storeys of the house! Holes are…
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Sustainability Modifications to a Standard Design
Lots of people say you can’t get a sustainable house from a standard builder . . . . but I disagree! As an example I have started with this standard floor plan from the ‘MYPAD’ design of HomeStart, Perth first home buyer…
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Electricity Meter Box Location
Have you thought about where your meter box will go? As you can see from this photo it is often one of the earliest things to be installed . . . . . Don’t like it in the location and…
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Electrical Circuits – How Many Should You Have?
Have too few circuits and you will get the circuit breakers in the Power Box tripping out all the time! Minimum The minimum number of electrical circuits for a new home would be 4/5, as follows; Lights General Power outlets (GPOs)…
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Safety Switches & Circuit Breakers
Did you know there are two safety devices in your electricity cabinet to keep you safe? Safety Switches Safety switches were originally known as Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers (ELCB) but are now more commonly Residual Current Devices (RCD) These super fast…
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