Just a quick note to let you know that my Brivis HE20i and duct work is in and working just fine!
A couple of hiccups were encountered: 1. no hole in foundation wall where I thought there was one (and my hole balanced ducting plan relied on it). Nothing a bloody great hammer didn't fix....
2. Mismeasured the required height for the unit's platform... such that there was no fallaway for the drain. Had to re-position and get the gas fitter back.... a red-faced moment....
Otherwise, while squeezing and working under bearers with around 30cm clearances in some parts was a big job (for an IT specialist!) , I got there in the end! The unit was (re)connected to gas on the hottest day of december! And unfortunately, we've not really had a chance to crank it up in anger since, we have tested it breifly and it seems to work well.
A big thanks to the guys at Dynamic Heating and Cooling, for all their help and advice, and for offering a DIY solution.
Just a couple of things outstanding really: 1. For the Brivis warranty card, is it ok to list myself as the installer, or should I list DH&C? 2. The unit itself has a sticker on it saying it has anti-theft device fitted. Is this just a bluff, because I couldn't find anything about this in either the installer's or user's manual? (If it is a bluff, then I guess this section of my post should be removed!)
PS more than happy to write a testimonial about the excellent service I've received.
Cheers, Ben.
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Mark
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Re:It's in!! - 2008/02/23 12:08Hi Ben...
was wondering how you were getting along - glad it all worked out!
On the warranty card put down the licensed plumber who connected the gas - thats all brivis really want to know - who did the gas connection
The anti-theft device... i remember speaking to them about it but i can't remember exactly what/how it works. I have a feeling its just a simple matter of them tracking all the serial numbers. So if your heater was stolen and you reported it to us or brivis it would be on their system - should the new owner (i use that word with a high degree of sarcasm) call brivis with a problem/fault/service call the serial number will flash up on the screen... So it doesn't really stop anyone from taking it - but they won't be able to fix it should something go wrong.
We love to receive testimonials - it helps new DIYers gain a little confidence when they hear that it is not that difficult a task. Please email it through to: info@dynamicheatcool.com.auDynamic Heating & Cooling http://www.dynamicheatcool.com.au
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sepster
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Re:It's in!! - 2008/04/08 22:05Hi guys,
Have just forwarded through a testimonial as promised, I hope you can use it.
Another question, this time about the return-air filter.
I have a 400x900 egg crate style filter. When it arrived, the air filter "cartridge" that slides out of the metal grille contains what looks like five or six overlapped layers of a fairly course filter material. I'm not sure how good a job this is doing filtering out dust (although it's doing an excellent job filtering out bigger stuff - like all the cat hair that floats around our place!!).
I noticed when the filter arrived it was marked as HE filter, so I wondered if the filter material used was so that it would not restrict too much airflow?
In the picture on your site, the filter looks to contain the denser, thick "foamy" polyester-blended filter material (that you sell seperately in sheets).
I have a brivis HE20i, and the manual advised I needed the large filter (I actually upgraded from the standard one that came with the DIY kit), but the manual doesn't actually specify the thickness or density of the filter.
Can you advise if I can (or should) load some of the thicker material into the cartridge? Or will wil that mean the unit has a hard time "breathing"?
Cheers, Ben.
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Mark
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Re:It's in!! - 2008/04/09 14:32Hi Ben - thanks for the testimonial - i have included it below as some of your tips/pointers are really useful!
WIth the filter material every batch received varies in thickness and density for some reason. Generally it is all the same and is only designed to catch bigger dust particles. There are electronic air cleaners available which have 3 filters and are ionizned to destroy 99% of all airborne particles. http://www.essafilter.com/products.htm They are about $500 and very easy to install. With the HE 20 you will need a 506 module that will turn the filter on whenever the heater is on - its worth another $130 or so.
Hopefully this helps...
TESTIMONIAL
To all the Team at Dynamic Heating and Cooling,
I'd like to thank DHC for not only providing excellent DIY ducted-heating options, but also for backing these up with helpful and friendly service and advice.
My experience with Dynamic Heating and Cooling has been nothing but positive. Every question I had about the process of ordering, and later installing, the system was answered with a minimum of fuss in a friendly manner.
I’m amazed that dealing with an interstate supplier, with the added logistic complexity of delivering a large “package” across Bass Strait, could be so straight-forward.
Compare this with the negative experiences I had with the local suppliers in Hobart, Tasmania (who would not arrive when arranged, fail to get back to me with quotes after wasting our time spec-ing out my house, or simply fail to return my numerous calls), and the DHC experience becomes one that I am not only very happy with, but will highly recommend to others locally.
The process of installing a ducted heating system is not simple, and is in fact by far the most involved DIY task I’ve undertaken to date, and hence the most rewarding. To anyone out there who is considering installing their own heating system, I believe installing your own heating solution will be a positive experience, as long as you:
• Take the time to properly plan out your ducting and unit requirements (with the help of the professionals as you feel you need it – and you will) • Are fairly handy with a jigsaw, and confident to cut holes in your walls/floor/ceiling, • Are capable of running some pipe for a drain and for a flu • Are capable of positioning a slab/panel/or bracket for the heating unit • Don’t mind getting dirty in tight crawl-spaces • Are prepared to work on this for several weekends (depending on how much help you get from your mates) • Are looking to save thousands of dollars
If you do decide to install your own system, I’d be surprised if you could do better than to deal with Dynamic Heating and Cooling throughout the process.
And unfortunately, we've not really had a chance to crank it up in anger since, we have tested it breifly and it seems to work well.
