29th Nov 2012
The Importance of Warranties For Solar Power Systems
Should I choose the cheapest brand of photovoltaic system that provides a decent warranty? Unfortunately it is not that simple. As always, it pays to read the fine print for what is and isn’t covered by warranty. Also, if there…
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What is the SEDO hot water subsidy?
The West Australian government give a subsidy to gas boosted solar hot water systems with a tank size of at least 250 litres. Air & Water refer to the subsidy as SEDO for ease. SEDO is $500 for natural gas…
Read more27th Nov 2012
Can I use the water discharged from my evaporative air conditioner to water my garden?
You need to check with your council whether they have rules about the use of discharge water. If they give the ok, then you need to check with your local garden centre on the impacts on your plants, before you…
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Why does my evaporative air conditioner drop water?
This is part of the water management system design. To prolong the life of your evaporative air conditioner the water is flushed periodically from your evaporative cooler. The frequency and amount of water dropped depends upon the brand and settings…
Read more26th Nov 2012
Best Solar Power Systems for Power Generation
So you are looking at solar power systems and you want to know which one performs the best To understand the performance of solar power (photovoltaic) systems you need to look at the panel and inverter specifications. Inverter Performance Most…
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