Hi There,
Can you please share the feedback on heat pump hot water system. We have requirement to put the heat pump hot water as per the covenant.
Which models are the…

Hi There,
Just looking for some advice on electrical standards/qbcc std for running electrical wires undercroft. We are building a house on stumps on upward sloping block which means we…

Hi There,
Been hearing horrifying stories from people around issues with building contract variations once the build is started. We are planning to build a house on a sloping block with…

Thank u ... will be keen to see your changes. There is only a 1.5 m slope upwards on the building envelope so not too steep. The highest point is…

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Hi All ,
Need some feedback on the split level design we have pulled together as a concept plan. There are limitations around cut and fill therefore we could not put…

We are going good with the build. The handover is couple of weeks away. The retreat is indeed a beautiful design and we are very happy with the outcome and…

That's quite surprising that they can't provide you a good justification of site costs. With us the costs were quite justified. With a "S" class soil type , I wont…

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We are building through plantation as well. Is there a cut and fill in your block of land. If yes then the slab will have piers and hence…

HI DJCJDC ,
No clue about this . We went ahead with the standard promotion that they were running for free flooring. Depending on the area of your house it will…

Hi Jay & Lisa,
Do you have ducted aircon & electric hot water. When our total load was calculated we were told it is 85Amp which is more than single phase…

Hi Jay and Lisa ,
Have been following your build for sometime now and must say its coming along really nice. ..
I wanted to ask you what meter has plantation…

Not sure if i am reading it correctly but the energex website clearly says that upto 80Amp single phase supply.
https://www.energex.com.au/__data/asset ... _08_11.pdf
Clause 3.2.1 – The requirement…

Yep quote Approx $1000 which can increase also later. Beside if it is single phase $150 for surge whereas $570 if 3 phase.

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Builder has responded back that all single phase main switches now are to be 63 amp circuit breakers as Energex demands overload protection on the consumers mains. 80 amps must…

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Thanks for explaining it in detail. It is just too amazing & understandable. Not sure but for AC they have listed circuit as 32Amp & Amps used as 24 Amp.…

Hello,
Thanks for your feedback...we got back to our builder and the below calculation has been done to calculate the load:
65 light points including exhaust fans and sweep fans - 9…

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Hectic week at work ... I have not been able to post anything for last couple of days . Here are some pics for standard inclusions that plantation has…

Hi,
No we don't have electric cooktop. Cooktop is gas but oven below is an electric one. No pool.
Thanks,

Hi ,
Thanks a lot for your response. It's a valuable feedback.
For Solar Electric Heater it just says that it is electric boosted 5.5 star hot water service which…

With Plantation they have the restriction to have the ducted fittings done through them only ! You can get the units installed through an outside vendor though..

Its approx 14,500 for us . We are building a single storey. But i guess it varies for a double storey.

This is one of the most beautiful house I have seen in this forum. Its just simply stunning ! Congratulations on your new house !