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Forum: Solar Heating 02-18-09, 03:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,774
Posted By blueflame
The book: 'Design for a limited planet' should be...

The book: 'Design for a limited planet' should be a must for you here.

I doubt you would ever regret finding a copy, but rather it is a real treasure of information.

A hot tub or indoor fish...
Forum: The Billiards Room 01-13-09, 03:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,771
Posted By blueflame
In NZ our southern lakes are now spilling...

In NZ our southern lakes are now spilling unneeded hydroelectric water...
Forum: The Billiards Room 01-13-09, 03:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,632
Posted By blueflame
Financially no probs, if I rent my house out I'll...

Financially no probs, if I rent my house out I'll get $600 so the income will more than pay for the new acquisition of $230k.

I suppose the risk is that I could fail to make anything worthwhile,...
Forum: The Billiards Room 01-10-09, 05:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,423
Posted By blueflame
Straighten used nails, buy second hand wallpaper

Straighten used nails, buy second hand wallpaper
Forum: The Billiards Room 01-10-09, 03:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,632
Posted By blueflame
Buying real estate today?

I'm thinking about buying a 2500sqft little warehouse to have a full workshop to make prototype gadgets and stuff.

Here in NZ prices are low maybe getting lower and interest rates are low too,...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 12-15-08, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,922
Posted By blueflame
No photo sorry Higgy, the house had only the...

No photo sorry Higgy, the house had only the back(shady) wall into the hillside, but had soil and a garden on the roof.

Great thermal design made it cool in summer and warm in winter.

Lots of...
Forum: The Billiards Room 12-07-08, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,603
Posted By blueflame
Thats wrong. Get some wheels.

Thats wrong.

Get some wheels.
Forum: EcoRenovator Blog Discussion 12-07-08, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,018
Posted By blueflame
Cool. If you wrap the chest fridge in foam...

Cool.

If you wrap the chest fridge in foam or bedding, drop underfloor and keep in the cool side of the home, you could almost turn it off.

On camping trips if I wrapped an icebox in a feather...
Forum: EcoRenovator Blog Discussion 12-07-08, 06:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,622
Posted By blueflame
In NZ we have to mow lawns. I hate it! Its a...

In NZ we have to mow lawns. I hate it! Its a leftover symbol of 'owning grounds'.

Corsets and suits have gone, the lawn should be next! Off with its head!
Forum: EcoRenovator Blog Discussion 12-07-08, 06:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,595
Posted By blueflame
Little thermal storage containers built into the...

Little thermal storage containers built into the wall, mass of wall is low. Great in colder climates or shaded walls in warm climates.

East to overdo and have a ugly finish.
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 12-07-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,922
Posted By blueflame
I think you would want more windows and light in...

I think you would want more windows and light in Wales. Same here in NZ. Not having a roof usually makes the collection of water more difficult.

I have friends who live in a similar home, its has...
Forum: Solar Power 12-07-08, 05:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 37,151
Posted By blueflame
This is cool and really makes sense. I wonder if...

This is cool and really makes sense. I wonder if we can get a cheap loan in NZ for solar panels.

Imagine no huge distribution network of pylons, cable and switch stations but small scale producers...
Forum: Introductions 12-07-08, 05:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,228
Posted By blueflame
Smile Hi from Auckland NZ

I'm a landlord who fixes everything himself. I've had boats too and currently around 10 cars and motorscooters. I used to be an electrician.

If I went back to the workforce I'd like to work in...
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