Simple DIY Energy Solutions
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Simple DIY Energy Solutions
I have spent the last seven years making my home more energy efficient and have succeeded in more than halving my gas, electricity and water usage. Some rather novel, inexpensive ideas have been used. For instance I fitted my own double glazing, including bubble wrap in the bathroom.
I will also be showing my solar hot air box. It is fitted on my roof and is 15 square metres in area and 20 cms high with a glass top. The sun heats the air in the box which I then pump into the house with a fan. It is computer controlled and delivers 10 Kwh a day when the sun shines. I will also demonstrate a thermal camera that our community group uses to assess the effectiveness of our home’s insulation.
I will also explain how my magic bottle saves energy.
Sustainability Features
- Energy efficiency:
- Efficient lighting
Draught proofing
Efficient appliances
Energy monitoring
- Passive heating cooling:
- Shading
Cross ventilation
- Active heating cooling:
- Heat exchange ventilation system
- Water heating:
- Solar hot water (flat panel)
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Above ground storage
Low flow shower heads
Storage connected to
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- Plastic Tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 13 Kl
- Storage connected to
- Garden
Toilet
Laundry
- Insulation Type:
- Ceiling
- Ceiling Type:
- Batts
- Ceiling Rating:
- 3.0
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect
- Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
- $15,000
- Estimate of annual savings:
- $15,000
- House Size
- 30 squares
- Window and Door Types
- Double glazing
Low-e, films
- Number of bedrooms
- 3
- Number of bathrooms
- 2
- Garden / Outdoors
- Edible garden
Composting
Native plants
- Housing Type:
- Standalone House
- Project Type:
- Retrofit
Continual Improvement
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