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Why The OJ Microline WiFi Thermostat Is A Smart Choice
Controlling the temperature within your home has never been easier or more convenient. The rise of smart technology means that we can make our homes the perfect temperature and still save money on energy bills. When it comes to underfloor heating, the OJ Microline...
Merry Christmas From Coldbuster
Coldbuster wishes to extend our thanks to all our clients and partners who have helped make 2018 by far our most successful year so far! To give our staff a well-earned rest, we are closing down our office between 22 Dec and 6 Jan. So please ensure we get...
In Slab Heating
Coldbuster In Slab Heating The Coldbuster In Slab heater is a bi-directional, single ended 6.5mm cable, rated at 30W/m and is supplied as a cable on a roll. Heaters have 3m long cold tails that can be connected to a programmable or manual...
Underfloor Heating Thermostat User Manuals
Thermostat User Manuals MTD2 User manual MCD4 User Manual MCD5 User Manual ETV-1999 Brochure ETN4 User Manual TH-0108fs Superceeded MCD4 Installation Connections MCD4 Quick Start Guide Thermostat and Contactor Connection Detail ...
Electric or Hydronic underfloor Heating?
Electric or Hydronic Underfloor Heating? It is important to outline the many benefits electric floor heating has over hydronic, including: The capital cost of hydronic is far higher than electric. Electric is perfectly suited...
Electric Radiant Floor Heating explained
Electric radiant floor heating explained For a warmth that fills the room, go with our electric radiant floor heating systems Electric radiant floor heating has many benefits when compared to forced air systems, convection radiators or...
Bathroom Heaters
Across Australia, more and more people are moving away from conventional bathroom heaters to invisible electric underfloor heating systems. Heat Lamps and radiators are inefficient and not the prettiest solution for your new bathroom design.
How to measure for underfloor heating
Guide to how to measure your heating area and how to choose the right size kit for your project.
Cost of running underfloor heating
An online calculator to illustrate that, by using Coldbuster Advanced Thermostats, running costs are not as high as people generally believe. You can add your data to get a guide estimate to your potential running costs.
Underfloor Heating Thermostats
Underfloor Heating Thermostats Coldbuster has a variety of underfloor heating thermostats to suit any floor heating requirements and budgets. They range from the simple manual MTD2 to the highly advanced fully programmable touchscreen...
Floor Heating Installation Guides
Floor Heating Installation Guides Heating Products Tile and Timber Heater Installation Carpet Heater Installation Screed Heater Installation Slab Heater Installation Coldbuster Electrical Preparation Thermostats MTD2 User manual MCD4...
Floor Heating Product Brochures
Floor Heating Product Brochures Thermostats MWD5 - WiFi Programmable touch screen MCD5 - Programmable touch screen MCD4 - Programmable push button MTD2 - Manual ETV - DIN rail manual Face Plate Kit - Matt Black OR Silver for MTD2/MCD4...
Architects and floor heating
Architects Floor Heating Solutions for specifiers. Architects and designers increasingly specify Coldbuster Floor Heating for its floor heating requirements. Coldbuster strongly believes that heating systems should not...
Contractors Trades
Floor heating solutions for contractors Coldbuster floor heating works closely with contractors across Australia, providing design advice, technical guidance & support. Contractors who have added Coldbuster floor heating solutions to their business...
DIY Floor Heating
Heated flooring solutions for the owner builder Coldbuster DIY underfloor heating systems are designed to be used in all areas of your home to provide you comfort underfoot. Whether you are building a new home or simply renovating or extending an existing...
Mirror Demisters
Mirror Demisters Perfect for any new bathroom or bathroom renovation delivering crystal clear mirror display Mirror Demisters features Ultra light design (1mm thin) Self adhesive backing Low running costs Moisture proof Easy installation, no...
Underfloor Heating Videos
Underfloor Heating Videos A selection of underfloor heating videos covering installation and energy efficiencies and savings. These will be updated and extended to cover more and more topics. Tile Heater Video This video gives an overview of...
Floating Timber Heating
Floating timber or laminate heaters The Coldbuster 100W/m2 under floating timber or laminate heaters are supplied as a pre-configured strip on a 500mm wide roll. Double sided tape and self adhesive fibreglass mesh holds the element in...
In Screed Heating
Coldbuster In Screed Heating This video is a guide to the in screed heater installation process The Coldbuster screed heater is a bi-directional, single ended 6mm cable is rated at 18W/m and is supplied as a cable on a roll. To achieve a specific wattage per...
Carpet Heating
Carpet Heating Info This video is a guide to the carpet heater installation process. Adding warmth and comfort to any room in the home or office has never been easier. The Coldbuster carpet heating strip is like an electric blanket, fitted...
Tile Heating Kits
Tile Heating Kits Unique heating system design guarantees a gentle, even heat across the floor surface Floor heating installations have traditionally involved complicated procedures. Heating elements supplied on a roll require...
Floor Heating for Retailers
Coldbuster underfloor heating kits are supplied as a complete package complementing the sale of ceramic tiles, carpet, vinyl, electrical appliances, home furnishings and other renovating supplies. Coldbuster floor heating provides a range of...
In Floor Heating Benefits
In Floor Heating Benefits Safe, Invisible, Silent Heating. No visible units to see or touch. Great for not impacting on room design. No maintenance. Child safe and pet-friendly. Requires lower temperature outputs. The efficiency of underfloor heating means that you do...
Floor Heating Output Explained
Floor Heating Output explained Underfloor heating output can be referenced in two ways. The first relates to the value of watts per square metre of a heater, as in the power output per unit area of the heater. The other value also refers to...
How Radiant Floor Heating Works
How Electric Radiant Floor Heating Works Any object, whether it be a person, furniture or even the walls of the room, are heated up in 3 different ways. Here follows a very basic explanation. Convective heat (i.e. ducted air or reverse cycle...
Home Renovation Inspiration from the Newest “The Block” Series
”The Block” serves as a great inspiration for DIY home renovation. Now in its eighth season, Australia's favourite renovation reality show, “The Block” is continuing to inspire homeowners to keep their dwelling in perfect shape the easy, economical way. In its latest...
Tradesmen Air Views on Sustainability
Recently, Australian Living talked with several architects, tradesmen and designers regarding their views on sustainability, seven of which gave the most interesting insights, adding much fuel for further discussion. Many architects agree that the growth...
Council Will Benefit from an Energy Efficiency Programme
Canterbury Council Will Become Energy Efficient, Says Mayor Three Canterbury Council facilities are to receive energy-efficient upgrades, benefiting not only the environment but also the ratepayers. The upgrade is part of the Community Energy...
Why Floor Heating?
Why use floor heating today. Floor heating for many can be associated with words like posh, European and expensive. But a quick google search for the term reveals no less than 10 floor heating companies across Australia! Why has floor heating become so...
Timber Heaters – Laminate Flooring
How hot can floor heating make timber laminate products? Improved sustainability value makes bamboo floating floors increasingly more popular than solid timber boards. Resilient laminates, like the new Schneid Microlite composite floating floors, also enjoy increased...
Bathroom Mirror Demisters
Bathroom Mirror Demisters De-mistifying mirror demisters! Bathroom mirror demisters are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in line with the new trend of frameless, walk-in showers with a single glass panel as a screen. Previously shower cubicle...
New Carpet Heaters – Flexible Design
New Carpet Heaters flexible design Coldbuster Pioneers New Flexible Carpet Heater Design Coldbuster has taken it’s thin heating element design and applied it to a versatile new form of carpet heating that offers improved coverage and greater flexibility....