Hello everyone!
I’ve often heard the saying, “Your first house is built for an enemy” — I wouldn’t put it quite that harshly, but after a year in a new build, I understand what they meant. 😀 Since we might move again, I’d like to collect some ideas here and benefit from your experiences: What would you do differently if you were to build again?
Here’s what I’ve noted so far:
What about you?
I’ve often heard the saying, “Your first house is built for an enemy” — I wouldn’t put it quite that harshly, but after a year in a new build, I understand what they meant. 😀 Since we might move again, I’d like to collect some ideas here and benefit from your experiences: What would you do differently if you were to build again?
Here’s what I’ve noted so far:
- electric roller shutters
- thermostats with displays
- larger storage room
- less awkwardly shaped rooms
- dedicated cloakroom area
- wooden window sills (?)
- more outdoor power outlets
- power outlets in window frames
What about you?
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Benutzer20027 Jan 2022 09:24blubbernase schrieb:
Please forgive my layman’s question, but how do I operate/link my standard Siemens device with this energy management system?You just don’t get it. You have to stimulate the economy and buy all new devices 😉
@blubbernase
It depends on the appliance and the energy management system; there simply isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. However, integrating basic appliances without many extra features is usually more straightforward than modern ones with app controls and unnecessary functions.
For example, my 15-year-old Constructa dishwasher has never caused any issues and could be operated from anywhere.
@Benutzer200
Not at all. But you still have to load it yourself.
It depends on the appliance and the energy management system; there simply isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. However, integrating basic appliances without many extra features is usually more straightforward than modern ones with app controls and unnecessary functions.
For example, my 15-year-old Constructa dishwasher has never caused any issues and could be operated from anywhere.
@Benutzer200
Not at all. But you still have to load it yourself.
Benutzer200 schrieb:
You just don’t get it. You have to boost the economy and buy all new appliances 😉But only with overarching management of the fluctuating energy flows 😎
Back to the original topic: With the knowledge and experience gained over the past two years, I would have
- Built with an architect and individual contracts
- Used perimeter insulation beneath the concrete slab
- Taken advantage of the lower buildup height on the slab due to less insulation to create an installation layer for all utilities
- Made the intermediate ceiling thicker and ran all the pipes for the upper floor there
- Built with an insulated pitched roof and a timber truss system
- Installed photovoltaic panels right away
- Planned the utility room (HAR) slightly larger, placing technical equipment in the warm roof space
- Hired my “tile installer” for all non-technical trades starting from plastering
- Purchased the heat pump right at the start
- Bought 30-50% more tiles instead of just 10% more—curiously, this worked well for both floor and lower wall tiles. Only the upper wall tiles didn’t fit as expected…
blubbernase schrieb:
How do I operate/link my standard Siemens appliance with this energy management system?Siemens calls it "Home Connect," and then the devices connect to the Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, after loading, you can use the timer function to start, for example, the wash cycle in 4 hours.
Various dryers can be set using a rotary dial, and as soon as the machine receives power from the switched socket, it will start.
Tassimat schrieb:
Siemens calls it "Home Connect," and then the appliances connect to the Wi-Fi. Alternatively, after loading, you can use the timer function to start the wash in 4 hours. Several dryers can be set with a rotary switch and will start as soon as the machine receives power from the smart outlet. Exactly, my washing machine and property are connected to Wi-Fi outlets, which I can easily turn on remotely. I let the appliances run for a short time, then switch off the outlets through the app, and when there is enough solar power, I switch them back on.
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