Tag Archives: heating

Thermal Images of Christchurch Properties

The Christchurch Council has published thermal images of the Christchurch area. The colour keys are: Blue: meaning the roof is cold. This may be the result of either the roof being very well insulated, which prevents heat from escaping, the house being … Continue reading

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Solar Water Heating – The Two Types of Collector Panel

Obviously in New Zealand the collector panels need to be placed on a section of roof that is north facing or close to it. There are two types of solar collector panels: Flat Plate – This is the most common … Continue reading

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Bought a House? What now?

If you have just bought a house, what should you be doing to it before redecorating, landscaping, etc? The first thing you need to do is go out and buy smoke alarms for every room except the bathrooms. You can … Continue reading

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Ultimate Heating and Cooling Solution

Previously I have covered DVS, ‘HRV’ and Moisture Master heat recovery and dehumidifying systems, but this week it is the turn of the best form of heating and cooling system in NZ today. In Europe you have a central heating system … Continue reading

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