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in reply to: Heat-pumps ? #12327
Option H. eat lots of baked beans
in reply to: Heat-pumps ? #12324No doubt you read the latest Consumer write-up on this?!Not much more to add other than to emphasize:- Get at least the size of heat pump calculated for your dwelling, or one size bigger. The cost difference is minimal (installation cost doesn't vary whether you install size 1 or 2) but the efficiency is greater if the unit isn't maxed out most of the time- Most folk get an inside unit which is mounted close to the ceiling because it doesn't interfere with their current furniture placement. This is actually an air-conditioning unit for which 90% of the heat-pumps are manufactured. Due to our climate (mild winters and cool summers) NZ is unique in that we are using heat pumps mainly for heating rather than cooling. So the ceiling mounted inside unit is only a compromise for heating. As heat rises naturally, the machine tries to force the hot air downwards , while only partially successful, this causes a nasty draught, which makes a high-mounted inside unit unsuitable near seating or other areas where people congregate. If you can at all accommodate it, try and get a low-mounted inside unit; as you will know, in Europe all heating devices are installed low.- Trying to justify the economy of a heat-pump using payback or more sophisticated methods is tricky at best. Too much depends on future power price movements. I believe a wood-fire comes up pretty good in terms of cost and carbon-neutrality, but alas it is not legal any longer in my home town as well as in other places around the country struggling with keeping particulate matter out of the air.If NZ can move towards entirely renewable electricity generation, heat-pumps are a good choice. But with the current government, the trend towards electric heating and soon electric transport, I don't like the chances. You'll have to do your own figures if that's important to you.- The convenience of heat-pumps is hard to beat. I'm not sure that I agree with NOD that keeping the machine on all night is always cheaper than starting it up in the morning. It depends on your usage patterns. If you or someone else is in the house all day it may well be more economical to keep the pump going all night (how well insulated your place is is also a factor in this decision!). But if you don't require a warm place after, say 9 am, because everyone is gone, I wouldn't leave the heat pump going all night. You see, unlike many other slow heating equipment, a heat pump mainly heats the air and is a such very quick. From the moment you hit the ON button is feels warm within minutes, which is great in the morning. However, your furniture, walls and floor will be cold. If all you do is have breakfast and leave, a short, sharp blast from the heat pump is the most efficient way and more convenient that any other heating I know.- Whatever you do, if you have a handful of grands up your sleeve, don't spend it on heating if your insulation isn't up to scratch! In order of priority:1 Insulate the ceiling (easy)2 Insulate doors/windows (moderate)3 Install suitable heating (easy)4 Insulate walls (tricky)5 Insulate floor (sometimes tricky)My 2 cents worth.Matthias
that was $ worth of worth while information
in reply to: Garage Door Opener for Bikes #12309sexist pigs
in reply to: Dry bags on trademe #1227620 litres. clearly made for BMW luggage sytems. not big enough
in reply to: GPS Mounts #12264Most have to keep there eyes on the speedo or GPS as some idot in a cop car will give you a ticket for speeding. 😡 Sorry Mr Cop I was keeping my eyes on the road not the speedo as Mr Cop gives you a ticket and says have a good day 😮
i thought such an experienced driver - rider who know what speed they were doing my the feel etc of the bike. Clearly not.j
in reply to: GPS Mounts #12262I have a few problems reading my gps when running gravel roads on the GS due to vibrations.It is the standard mount that came with the Garmin 310, The base fixes to the factory brace behind the tach/speedo and comes out on a rod of aluminium to a plate then from the plate there is the sucker and swivel setup then clips on to the unit, How do Ram system fair on gravel roads
Careless Driving - $3000 maximum fine and Court may Disqualify from Driving.Have noticed a lot of South Aucklanders driving from Thames to Coromandel watching the GPS unit of the attached to the windscreen and not the road. Can't wait for one to leave the road and park in the sea. One less idiot on the road.
in reply to: Where are all the airheads in Auckland? #12197Hamilton most famous AIRHEAD (well she thinks so) with Chris AMON
in reply to: Yes another new member #12184I knew a guy with the nick name NOD. Loved im old Kawasakis. Also loved riding up and down the Auckland Motorway a lot. Hope thats not you. Next step could be a HD old man 😀
in reply to: Re: Arai Freeway open face helmet #12111Nice machines, if either of you find yourselves in Browns Bay come aound for a cuppa 021 1483845. Not you other lot though, you can buy your own !!
cuppa what. is a controlled substance or illegal
in reply to: Re: Arai Freeway open face helmet #12102I People start reading too much into each others' replies.
well i think if you wanna wear a helmet should be the riders choice. if they don't want to they does not has to. Of course i have some conditions with this.1. No medical attention if involved in crash (sorry loser bleed to death)2. No ACCand the best thing about it will get rid of the natural attrition of the stupid, thats gotta be a bonus.I remember 20 odd years ago one of the boys arrived at work one morning with a nice mark on his face. was wearing an open face helmut Cherman spelling). He was riding to work on his Hondonne XR600 and cranked it over on a 35kmh corner. This is on Spa Road in Taupo past AC Baths heading to race track. Cranked it over a bit far and hit a marker peg. Nice imprint on his face. Bet ya that ferkin hurt. wanna hear a good joke. Q. Whats the difference between a lawn mower and a Harley rider. A The position of the dirt bag. xxxxx Steve
in reply to: Whangamata Beach Hop (lots of cars, not much text) #12074I have just had four days at Beach Hop. The variety of cars are truly amazing and you will never see so many cars in one pass like this in a great setting. Its worth a trip. But ya better book accommodation early or ride in for the day. the Westie comment, yip plenty of Boguns around but all pretty good people but just like the Bogun factor. 227 people arrested in 3 days mainly for Breaching the Liquor ban. 11 day one 120 day 2 and the rest on day 3.Mainly youth whom were Young clowns were arrested and our zero tolerance keeps things from getting out of hand and makes it a nice family affair. Trouble makers were certainly picked out and kept in our company for most of the night. What a calming effect spending some time with us has. Those whom preform get to stay longer and learn very quickly co-operation is the best policy.We had about 4 whom decided that wanted a second visit of the cells and these guys had a wonderful second extended visit. got to leave just before 5am Of those only about 6 Hot Rodders came thru and they were guys whom walked out of a bar or property to look at a car passing by. sorry but Zero tolerance.These guys did go away satisfied with the service they got. Also one of the bands was a bit late starting to play as we had a couple of the members. I have 277 photos but these are unfortunately shots of mainly peoples faces.
in reply to: King Country Adventure ride (Kiwibiker) #11968clearly you need to change your mechanic. 👿
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