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Can someone please help me identify what's is this thing? its in the living room ,near a window (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 year ago by yoz@aussie.zone to c/ausrenovation@aussie.zone

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[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Gas outlet.

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

I always hear a "tick" sound around the gas outlet. Is it normal?

Next to the gas outlet, theres a switch board, at first I thought its coming from the switch board but I dont think so. I still couldn't figure out where the sound coming from but I am sure its around that area.

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Why is it in the living room ? Sorry, I recently purchased this house so not sure why anyone would put a gas outlet in the living room

[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Gas heaters.

They are one of the most cost effective ways to heat a home... bugger all use in summer and with reverse cycle AC being a lot cheaper these days they dont see much use but last time I checked, still very cost effective to run.

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks mate. You the MVP!

[–] poVoq@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Be careful with the moisture these gas heaters release. Very easy to end up with mold everywhere.

[–] ephemeral_gibbon@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Also the unvented gas heaters you're talking about are shit for health. They really should be banned because of their health impacts.

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/gas-heating-health-and-safety-issues

[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The price of gas (and electricity) is skyrocketing.

If you have solar, a properly installed Reverse cycle is much more efficient and much more cost effective.

Make sure you get the biggest capacity Reverse Cycle A/C you can afford and make sure the Heat Exchanger is installed on the south side of the house.

A 30W reverse cycle would need to run constantly, compared to a 70W which would only need to run 1/3-1/2 the time.

The heat exchanger won’t work efficiently if it is out in the sun.

[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah it does definitely depend on the rates you get charged for gas and electric and if you have solar. It was a few years ago when I did the math and gas was cheaper but not by enough for me to go to the expense of having a gas line extended into the house and buy the heater and so on.

[–] PetulantBandicoot@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maybe for a heater?

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Do we get gas room heaters in Australia ? that's new to me . let me do a search. Thanks mate

[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

The reason it's new to you may be because unflued gas heaters are not a super great idea: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/unflued-gas-heaters.aspx