22 Jul 12 10:22 PM

The first test showed how effective aluminium is at conducting heat compared to a single pane of glass. Retesting it with double glazing would really show how good it is. This would prove your stateme......read more

22 Jul 12 7:59 PM

Would like to see this test repeated with double glazed windows with non-thermally broken aluminium frames....read more

22 Jul 12 10:41 AM

Are you sure that your heatpump is working correctly? We have friends with a new house and a single floor mounted heatpump keeps their large living area toasty warm. Heat transfer systems are designed......read more

15 Nov 11 7:44 PM

Just a couple of points that I am not sure of; 1- What effect would having an extra $15,000 on the mortgage have as far as payback time? 2- Would installing a $15,000 solar system on a $500,000 house ......read more

8 Nov 11 9:35 PM

Bother. Try this one http://www.ccc.govt.nz/homeliving/civildefence/chchearthquake/WaterServices.aspx...read more

8 Nov 11 9:33 PM

Water restrictions have been in place since October 8th. See link for details "http://www.ccc.govt.nz/homeliving/watersupply/ourwater/index.aspx" A cheaper alternative to the tanks listed o......read more

6 Nov 11 6:54 PM

Here is an interesting USA site showing construction of house with GSHP. The site also has a live feed showing the current operating conditions of the system. http://www.ourcoolhouse.com/ ...read more