DeKa posted:power outlet for electric cars ?
I think a 32A 3 phase outlet in the garage is a very sensible idea. At the bare minimum you can charge using an appropriate cable and tail available from…
DeKa posted:Plants for 2-3m hedge?
Viburnum.
If you plant them 40-50cm apart, it’s unlikely they’ll grow above 2-3m high.
DeKa posted:12volt garden lights where to buy?
What's the budget?
These are 12-24V LED - great quality but not cheap.
http://www.rockaroundtheblock.com.au/ga ... hting.html
DeKa posted:Treated pince fence behind raised garden bed
In addition, oysters are grown on treated pine with 4 or more times the concentration of the treatment. You don't need to worry about leeching once the timber is dry…
DeKa posted:Dishwasher - what to consider when buying pls ?
Miele dishwashers with the "Thermosave" logo on them are some if the few models on the market than can take hot water. Even then it's max 60 deg C. They…
DeKa posted:Need a HDMI Cable? ... read this first!
Ezyhd.com.au is where I buy all mine. You can buy cheaper elsewhere (slightly) but they are all plastic. Ezyhd's have metal connectors. They arrive next day.
DeKa posted:Covering a Bessamer Block Wall
Do you mean like these
as Bessamer make cookpots
To answer your question, technically, as they are masonry, they could be painted with paint such as Dulux…
DeKa posted:Re: Set the standard with Easy Topiary
Looks great 
I would recommend Fiskars PowerGear hedge shears over Cyclone brand - they are geared and increase the power you can exert. They're…
DeKa posted:how many hdmi's??
Don't buy them from a shop - they are NOT worth $50- $300!
Buy them from either or and save a fortune (I use EzyHD - they normally come…
DeKa posted:How to pay progress payment invoices?
You do not need to bank with a particular bank to go in and deposit into someone's account.
You simply take your funds (whether it be cash, cheque or bank cheque…
DeKa posted:Solar Water Fountains
Solar water fountains don't work unless they are essentially a solar panel charging a battery, with associated electronics to control the system?
Why? Think about how you use a fountain.
Normally you…
DeKa posted:Red Gum or Treated Pine Sleepers?
Treated pine has no nasties that can be released unless you burn it. It's a chemical process and once the treatment has cured (takes 3-6 wks after processing) you cannot…
DeKa posted:Grey water system--any good suggestions?
Not a perfect solution but this may help:
https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... &start=105
DeKa posted:Online Lighting Places- sites & info not general discussion.
Aluminium, Brass, Copper, 304 and 316 Stainless Steel Lights
DeKa posted:Solar Setup For My Garden
Huge? It's all relative I suppose.
10 x 20w lights running off a 200VA transformer would cost you about $180 a year if you ran it 24x7. If you ran it…
DeKa posted:Solar Setup For My Garden
Are you really sure you want to use solar lighting? All solar lighting I've seen is... pretty poor!
is the way to go - with 20 or 35w bulbs. Use…
DeKa posted:Reducing Energy - Home Theatre
I think you've got this quite wrong and you might need to reconsider. My DVD player uses 8W when on, and 1W in standby. My STB/PVR uses 18W max when…
DeKa posted:Retaining Wall Design
OK - that's different then 
Stick to the in=out rule with your posts and all should be well.
DeKa posted:Is now a bad time to get air conditioning?
You did know there's no point running it at 17 degrees? It won't make it get colder any faster - it'll just work harder and longer to try to…
DeKa posted:Retaining Wall Design
I wouldn't be using interlocking bricks for anything you want to last more than 5 years, let alone 100 years.
The interlocking brick retaining wall near Boral (don't they make the…
DeKa posted:External Lighting
How about you do some searching for
You'll find there is a lot more on the market now than plain and boring flood lights.
DeKa posted:Redgum sleepers cheap?
You think that's expensive???
Quality hardwood is getting *very* hard to get. I expect it will continue to rise in price whereas treated pine will be more stable in price.
DeKa posted:Checking broadband coverage on a house that doesnt exist yet
You're wrong. Other providers (eg iiNet/Optus/TPG) only install hardware in phone exchanges. If there is pair gain, there is nothing any of those other carriers can do to get DSL…
DeKa posted:Franke appliances
My parents had a Franke oven from 1991 until last year. In that time, it blew either 3 or 4 rear elements (the one around the fan, used for fan…
DeKa posted:WATER RESTRICTIONS!
Apparently quite a few people have used the voucher? Any photos of it in use?
arkraider - I was mighty impressed too! 30m of hose, and the water was roaring out…
DeKa posted:Checking broadband coverage on a house that doesnt exist yet
Don't know - but it works!
