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Insulation
How to pick the correct insulation level? Follow these guidelines:
- Low insulation: below 7 stars rating
- Average insulation: 7 stars rating
- High insulation: 8+ stars (Passive or similar)
How to determine the correct estimated wattage? Follow these guidelines:
- Low insulation: 150W
- Average insulation: 100W (150W for bathrooms)
- High insulation: 40W to 80W (100W for bathrooms)
Climate zones
- Zone 4 & 5: Hot/dry summer, cool to cold winters (Ex. Adelaide, Sydney)
- Zone 6 & 7: Mild to cool temperate (Ex. inland VIC, inland Southern SA, inland NSW)
- Zone 8: Regions with snowfalls
Disclaimer
These calculations reflect Warmset’s typical usage scenarios and construction site experiences. They are provided solely for illustrative purposes and do not represent a scientific standard or a binding commitment by Warmset or Warmset Australia. Actual running costs will vary depending on specific installation parameters, level of insulation, floor type, solar power connection, and heat loss factors of the specific building. This approximation does not imply any warranty or guarantee of energy consumption and/or electricity costs.