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Electric roller shutters with astronomical timer

Kaspatoo•30 Oct 2016 17:29

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Kaspatoo • 1 Nov 2016 09:36

Burg Wächter – Electronic Door Lock with Fingerprint Scanner

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Rollo83•28 Oct 2016 08:14

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toxicmolotof • 28 Oct 2016 16:45

VDE regulations or DIN 18015-3 standards

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buddy2014•18 Oct 2016 14:15

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buddy2014 • 19 Oct 2016 11:27

Ideas / Tips for Electrical Planning

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Hagiman2000•17 Oct 2016 13:46

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Musketier • 18 Oct 2016 07:35

EU to Require Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New Buildings

andimann•17 Oct 2016 11:00

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Jochen104 • 17 Oct 2016 11:47

Where is the best place to install an acoustic and visual alarm device?

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Steffi33•11 Oct 2016 12:57

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Doc.Schnaggls • 17 Oct 2016 11:32

Mandatory Smoke Detectors

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debra•16 Oct 2016 10:20

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Alex85 • 16 Oct 2016 13:27

Mineral fiber boards for recessed lighting fixtures

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joho78•9 Oct 2016 15:05

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joho78 • 10 Oct 2016 20:50

Water Softening System: Yes or No? Experiences?

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MODERATOR • 2 Oct 2016 19:05

Which pressure switch should be used to shut off the mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery?

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Tommes78•25 Aug 2016 19:48

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Payday • 23 Sep 2016 18:17

Installations should not compromise the building envelope.

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bauherrin1•10 Aug 2016 10:34

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andimann • 12 Sep 2016 13:42

Alternative options for recessed lighting

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Momad•9 Sep 2016 20:04

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WildThing • 12 Sep 2016 08:07

Sealing the Heating Pipe Where It Penetrates the Wall

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phorris•1 Sep 2016 15:40

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Tom1607 • 7 Sep 2016 14:55

Room Thermostats for Heating and Cooling

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daniels87•27 Aug 2016 13:12

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Sebastian79 • 29 Aug 2016 17:17

Installing speaker cables under laminate flooring?

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Marko958•28 Aug 2016 19:19

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toxicmolotof • 29 Aug 2016 00:40

Applicable energy standard for the renovation of existing buildings

f-pNo•26 Aug 2016 09:45

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f-pNo • 26 Aug 2016 09:45

Should I have a sewage lifting station installed?

McEgg•24 Aug 2016 08:19

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andimann • 25 Aug 2016 18:09

Energy Consultation

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phil_amg•22 Aug 2016 17:03

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Alex85 • 23 Aug 2016 12:52

Wooden balcony – what to do?

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Minimum Requirements for the Number of Electrical Outlets?

tecker2010•2 Aug 2016 14:46

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Jochen104 • 15 Aug 2016 14:46

Recessed ceiling lights in a wooden beam ceiling with blown-in insulation (between floor/ceiling layers)

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world-e•12 Aug 2016 14:44

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world-e • 12 Aug 2016 21:20

Aluminum roller shutters

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AndreasPlü•2 Aug 2016 17:42

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Benextra • 2 Aug 2016 23:23

Planning / Energy Consultation

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bitninja•22 Jul 2016 09:21

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Becker84 • 29 Jul 2016 15:32

Opening through the floor slab

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DerMatthias•15 Jul 2016 17:01

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Bauexperte • 16 Jul 2016 00:00

LED recessed downlights or LED panels

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Bau.Joe•12 Jul 2016 16:26

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Neige • 12 Jul 2016 18:39

Costs of Cisterns and Systems for Collecting/Retaining Rainwater

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Waldifix•12 Jul 2016 09:12

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Jochen104 • 12 Jul 2016 12:58

Help Navigating the Roller Shutter Control Jungle

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tyr0n•6 Jul 2016 11:12

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Bauexperte • 8 Jul 2016 12:52

Request for Book Recommendations on Electrical Installation

McEgg•17 Jun 2016 21:47

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Bieber0815 • 8 Jul 2016 09:35

Using Rainwater for the Home?!

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Lily•10 Mar 2009 08:19

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Musketier • 4 Jul 2016 10:39

Lightning and Flood Protection

Becker84•7 Jun 2016 17:43

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Becker84 • 28 Jun 2016 20:18

Security Vulnerabilities in Alarm Systems

f-pNo•27 Jun 2016 16:22

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tomtom79 • 28 Jun 2016 07:46

KfW 55 and manual roller shutters

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halfisin•24 Jun 2016 13:00

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One00 • 24 Jun 2016 17:38

Large airtight built-in enclosures

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ONeill•22 Jun 2016 21:16

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ONeill • 24 Jun 2016 09:42

Support column made of wood and bricks

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jacktheripper•22 Jun 2016 21:13

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Jochen104 • 23 Jun 2016 12:27

Cost Estimate for Electrical Installations

repentless•7 Jun 2016 02:49

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repentless • 19 Jun 2016 21:01

Primary energy demand for KfW55 standard

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DragonyxXL•3 Jun 2016 12:37

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DragonyxXL • 17 Jun 2016 09:51

Extending Roller Shutter Connection Cable

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KarlR•16 Jun 2016 12:10

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MarcWen • 16 Jun 2016 19:29

Usable Floor Area and Annual Primary Energy Demand (KfW55)

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Marko958•14 Jun 2016 18:56

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Marko958 • 14 Jun 2016 21:07

Electrical Switch Systems

MarcWen•10 Jun 2016 10:22

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77.willo • 10 Jun 2016 18:28

Operating Costs: Ceramic Cooktop vs. Induction

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Bauexperte•2 Jun 2016 18:44

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ypg • 6 Jun 2016 14:35

How many LED recessed ceiling lights are recommended?

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Curly•29 May 2016 12:24

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Sascha aus H • 1 Jun 2016 09:38

Actual Heating Consumption Data – User Experiences

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Goldi09111•7 Mar 2016 21:00

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Peanuts74 • 30 May 2016 10:27

The KfW55 standard is new territory for all of us.

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DragonyxXL•26 May 2016 13:32

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DragonyxXL • 27 May 2016 09:16

Random Inspection of Thermal Insulation Compliance

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wiebkechristense•21 May 2016 23:41

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wiebkechristense • 22 May 2016 16:38

GRANDER Water Revitalization

Wolfmann•19 May 2016 13:38

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T21150 • 21 May 2016 23:40

Assistance with Lighting Design Planning

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ONeill•11 May 2016 20:34

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ONeill • 15 May 2016 13:04

Precise Placement of Electrical Outlets

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ONeill•15 May 2016 13:02

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ONeill • 15 May 2016 13:02

Issues with Cistern Pump

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DerFu•8 May 2016 21:20

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sebknop • 11 May 2016 08:27

Motion Sensor for Outdoor Lighting

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Häusle77•16 Jan 2016 10:09

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krussi • 4 May 2016 23:06

Staircase Lighting Ideas

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Madira•2 May 2016 13:51

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Madira • 4 May 2016 10:32

Motion sensor dims light

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InfoSam•30 Apr 2016 13:11

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Sebastian79 • 1 May 2016 13:09

Wastewater pump

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Evolith•12 Apr 2016 08:49

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MarcWen • 15 Apr 2016 19:04

Access shaft as a trip hazard

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michael1982•4 Apr 2016 11:10

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zod • 7 Apr 2016 01:28

Electric roller shutters in new construction

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Kai123•8 Feb 2016 21:41

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Mycraft • 5 Apr 2016 14:56

How large is your rainwater cistern?

housedreamer•2 Apr 2016 11:13

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Bieber0815 • 3 Apr 2016 23:34

Concealing empty conduit invisibly within a plastered facade

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world-e•30 Mar 2016 11:38

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Uwe82 • 1 Apr 2016 22:32

Empty conduit for telecommunications?

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Username_wahl•28 Mar 2016 22:29

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alexm86 • 29 Mar 2016 08:55

Solar or Ventilation? Energy Saving Regulations

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Willem81•14 Mar 2016 22:43

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Bieber0815 • 15 Mar 2016 22:39

Costs for Installing a Gas Heating System

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General Questions About Home Automation and Internet

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Makita•23 Feb 2016 12:52

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ErikErdgas • 4 Mar 2016 10:48

Electrical Planning – How Many Network Cables?

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Username_wahl•24 Feb 2016 20:05

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Wastl • 25 Feb 2016 08:44

What type of light wells should be used in case of potential water backup from drainage?

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cumpa•9 Feb 2016 20:50

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Alexander_Reichl • 11 Feb 2016 12:49

Well or borehole connected to the house?

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Electrical Planning

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Andre8999•4 Feb 2016 09:12

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Andre8999 • 5 Feb 2016 12:19

Semi-detached house from 2010 – Built to KfW 40 energy standard without a ventilation system

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Tego12•31 Jan 2016 18:36

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Tego12 • 4 Feb 2016 15:35

Actual Energy Consumption versus Energy Performance Calculation

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ehrlich•2 Feb 2016 21:56

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Saruss • 3 Feb 2016 22:54

Rooms feeling cold despite the heating being on

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Energy Guidebook or Other Tips for Renovation

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Franka55•31 Jan 2016 17:41

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wpic • 31 Jan 2016 19:44

Price difference for new construction: KfW 70 vs. KfW 55 energy standards

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nils1985•27 Jan 2016 17:07

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T21150 • 29 Jan 2016 21:08

Why are modern houses so warm?

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Galaxie•24 Jan 2016 20:15

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T21150 • 28 Jan 2016 12:58

Various Questions About Home Automation and Security Systems

sirhc•12 Jan 2016 13:50

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Uwe82 • 18 Jan 2016 20:58

What kind of cable is this?

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kingofqueens•15 Jan 2016 19:17

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Saruss • 16 Jan 2016 21:01

How to route cables to the outside?

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Häusle77•15 Jan 2016 19:02

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Gartenfreund • 16 Jan 2016 06:27

Building Services Planning

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Zeltli•14 Jan 2016 15:17

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smodon • 14 Jan 2016 20:41

Control system for external venetian blinds in new construction

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bortel•13 Jan 2016 10:39

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bortel • 14 Jan 2016 13:16

Remote control system for exterior blinds

Bender•2 Jan 2016 19:41

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Bender • 14 Jan 2016 01:05

Camera for entrance monitoring

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kernm23•22 Sep 2015 11:24

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Häusle77 • 12 Jan 2016 20:48

Building Permit for Pellet Heating System

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Security System for a Single-Family Home with an Extension

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Barossi•7 Jan 2016 20:05

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Soroka • 8 Jan 2016 19:18

Main utility connection to the house – should you switch providers afterward?

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Kai123•2 Jan 2016 09:55

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EveundGerd • 7 Jan 2016 20:01

Where is a fire door required?

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instigater•7 Jan 2016 13:54

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instigater • 7 Jan 2016 14:47

Outdoor monitoring without cables and Wi-Fi

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Timbo•6 Jan 2016 08:14

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b54 • 6 Jan 2016 11:28

Home Purchase – Fogging, Mold, or What Is That?

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Mika29•4 Jan 2016 12:28

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Mika29 • 4 Jan 2016 13:20

Shutter switch, room thermostat, light switch Busch-Jaeger

Stefan G.•2 Jan 2016 23:06

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Stefan G. • 3 Jan 2016 21:17

Connecting a Washing Machine and Dishwasher Above a Junction Box (T15)

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blnzrh-1•23 Aug 2015 12:13

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Tankless water heater or storage water heater (boiler)

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Tweedy•18 Oct 2015 11:45

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arubau36 • 28 Dec 2015 13:56

Examples of Digital Strom Functionality – Costs?

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schlckr7•29 Dec 2014 09:00

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moasta • 27 Dec 2015 15:24

20-year-old condominium. What needs to be done?

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MadPat•23 Dec 2015 10:09

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Legurit • 27 Dec 2015 12:30

Question about Exterior Lighting / Water Protection

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Serage•27 Nov 2015 16:31

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dukana • 26 Dec 2015 18:36

Electrical Planning – Power Outlets

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roadrun87•18 Dec 2015 08:59

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Saruss • 24 Dec 2015 18:22

Control switch for masonry heater (also known as Swedish stove)

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Interior plaster: gypsum or lime

f-pNo•19 Jul 2013 12:42

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Legurit • 1 Dec 2015 14:39

Reducing Electromagnetic Pollution in the Bedroom

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Is Building a New Timber Frame House Still Worth It?

hb-julia•29 Nov 2015 12:36

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Grym • 29 Nov 2015 23:08

Water softening

Bautraum2015•10 Aug 2015 13:39

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SirSydom • 25 Nov 2015 12:48

Rainwater Cistern: Useful? Necessary? Costs?

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Bieber0815•30 Apr 2015 18:23

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Bieber0815 • 16 Nov 2015 20:54

Recommendation for Awning

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Doc.Schnaggls•5 Nov 2015 15:56

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EveundGerd • 13 Nov 2015 20:51

Water softening system in condominium ownership

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LED spotlights with a wide beam angle

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kernm23•17 Oct 2015 10:12

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kernm23 • 30 Oct 2015 07:11

Energy Saving Regulation 2014 – Gas Boiler Without Solar?

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Rafaelsen•21 Oct 2015 14:05

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michisa86888 • 23 Oct 2015 09:11