13 Aug 12 7:48 PM

Yes, this was a first time build although i have been and am involved in the building industry.. It was two years in the planning stage , researching products and working around the architect who wa......read more

13 Aug 12 1:03 AM

Hi We have a similar size off grid set up to you and we we went for a Bosch dishwasher which was the most efficient we could find in terms of power use, It only has one inlet which seems to be the wa......read more

13 Aug 12 12:22 AM

Right then ... Two story 218m2 partially underground earth insulated house 60 km north of Dunedin .The lower story is made of infill block and insulated slab, enclosed in waterproofing membrane (De bo......read more

10 Aug 12 4:54 AM

Hi , sorry for the confusion ,you are right its just the 2nd input (the solar being the first) not a second coil. i will try and be clearer.... . the boiler primarily heats the 800l tank , in near the......read more

9 Aug 12 7:09 AM

Hi , i had similar issues with my place , and ended up running with solar tubes heating the domestic supply 300 ltrs as an open circuit , (works fine in summer) with a second coil from the boiler to b......read more