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Hills Power Vacuum (HPV), 'the heart of the ducted cleaning system is constructed only with quality materials and workmanship, assuring years of trouble free vacuuming.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number HPV: S114848
Maximum Floor Plan Area : Up to 300sq meters
Motor type: Powerful 240VAC Twin Turbine Motor 405 Air Watts
Electrical Requirements: 230-250VAC 50Hz 10AMP Earthed Mains Supply
Filtration: High Efficiency Particle Air (HEPA) Filtration
Dust Bin Capacity: 25 Litres
Construction: Sturdy ABS Construction
The Sign of the Bellbird
*This information was sourced from
https://canterburystories.nz/exhibitions/places-christchurch-buildings/sign-bellbird
Built 1914 and designed by Samuel Hurst Seager, the Sign of the Bellbird is one of the rest houses constructed as part of Harry Ell’s Summit Road vision.
The Sign of the Bellbird is one of four rest houses planned by Henry (Harry) George Ell, a Member of Parliament for South Christchurch and conservationist. In 1900, Ells envisioned a track which would begin at Dyers Pass, follow the hills of Banks Peninsula and culminate at Akaroa. Along this route he intended to construct rest houses which would provide shelter and refreshments for groups of walkers.
Ell also sought to preserve the remnants of Kennedy’s Bush and its birdlife. With the assistance of a government grant and fundraising, he purchased 50 acres of Kennedy’s Bush from Albert Loe which was designated as a Crown reserve. To oversee the management of this reserve, the Kennedy’s Bush Scenic Board was formed in 1908.
By 1914 the size of the reserve had expanded. To prevent damage, both to the trees and wildlife, the board decided to appoint a caretaker. A cottage, designed by Samuel Hurst Seager and built by J and W Jamieson from local stone, was completed by June 1914. David Potter of New Brighton and his wife were the initial caretakers.
In keeping with Ell’s vision, a tea room addition to the caretaker’s cottage, also designed by Hurst Seager, was completed in 1915 and opened in March. In that year Fredrick and Bridget Charlotte Wilson became the caretakers of the reserve. By 1918 the summit road had reached as far as Kennedy’s Bush from Dyer’s Pass and a post office service (as well as a telephone bureau) was introduced. The post office was discontinued in 1921 while the telephone bureau was discontinued in 1922.
Although Ell originally named the building Orongomai after the Māori name for the nearby Cass Peak, it was popularly known as the Kennedy’s Bush rest house. In 1922 it was renamed, in keeping with the other rest houses planned by Ell, to the Sign of the Bellbird.
In 1923 a three passenger brake transported passengers between the Sign of the Takahe and the Sign of the Bellbird. However, the condition of the road took its toll on the brake, causing the service to cease in 1928.
In 1935 John Gilby and his wife were appointed as caretakers of the Sign of the Bellbird. In the following year a new sign was carved by Noel McCracken to a design by Roy Evans.
The trust transferred the Kennedy’s Bush reserve to the Lands Department in 1941 by which stage the Sign of the Bellbird was in a state of disrepair. The last caretaker, the wife of John Gilby, left in 1942 and without a caretaker the rest house was closed. Following this it was subjected to vandalism. Broken windows let in the rain, causing the woodwork to rot.
Plans to demolish the building and use its materials in the restoration of the Sign of the Kiwi were considered in 1949. However, this did not proceed. Instead, in 1958, the dining room was reroofed while the caretaker’s cottage was dismantled. However, by 1967 the remaining structure was once again in a dilapidated condition and suffered from vandalism.
Since then, the remnants of the building have remained largely unchanged apart from the installation of a concrete slab floor. At some point the dining room roof was replaced with a roof of corrugated iron, but a fire in September 2015 destroyed this. Following the fire, a new roof was installed.
The Sign of the Bellbird
*this information was sourced from https://canterburystories.nz/exhibitions/places-christchurch-buildings/sign-bellbird
The Sign of the Bellbird is one of four rest houses planned by Henry (Harry) George Ell, a Member of Parliament for South Christchurch and conservationist. In 1900, Ells envisioned a track which would begin at Dyers Pass, follow the hills of Banks Peninsula and culminate at Akaroa. Along this route he intended to construct rest houses which would provide shelter and refreshments for groups of walkers.
Ell also sought to preserve the remnants of Kennedy’s Bush and its birdlife. With the assistance of a government grant and fundraising, he purchased 50 acres of Kennedy’s Bush from Albert Loe which was designated as a Crown reserve. To oversee the management of this reserve, the Kennedy’s Bush Scenic Board was formed in 1908.
By 1914 the size of the reserve had expanded. To prevent damage, both to the trees and wildlife, the board decided to appoint a caretaker. A cottage, designed by Samuel Hurst Seager and built by J and W Jamieson from local stone, was completed by June 1914. David Potter of New Brighton and his wife were the initial caretakers.
In keeping with Ell’s vision, a tea room addition to the caretaker’s cottage, also designed by Hurst Seager, was completed in 1915 and opened in March. In that year Fredrick and Bridget Charlotte Wilson became the caretakers of the reserve. By 1918 the summit road had reached as far as Kennedy’s Bush from Dyer’s Pass and a post office service (as well as a telephone bureau) was introduced. The post office was discontinued in 1921 while the telephone bureau was discontinued in 1922.
Although Ell originally named the building Orongomai after the Māori name for the nearby Cass Peak, it was popularly known as the Kennedy’s Bush rest house. In 1922 it was renamed, in keeping with the other rest houses planned by Ell, to the Sign of the Bellbird.
In 1923 a three passenger brake transported passengers between the Sign of the Takahe and the Sign of the Bellbird. However, the condition of the road took its toll on the brake, causing the service to cease in 1928.
In 1935 John Gilby and his wife were appointed as caretakers of the Sign of the Bellbird. In the following year a new sign was carved by Noel McCracken to a design by Roy Evans.
The trust transferred the Kennedy’s Bush reserve to the Lands Department in 1941 by which stage the Sign of the Bellbird was in a state of disrepair. The last caretaker, the wife of John Gilby, left in 1942 and without a caretaker the rest house was closed. Following this it was subjected to vandalism. Broken windows let in the rain, causing the woodwork to rot.
Plans to demolish the building and use its materials in the restoration of the Sign of the Kiwi were considered in 1949. However, this did not proceed. Instead, in 1958, the dining room was reroofed while the caretaker’s cottage was dismantled. However, by 1967 the remaining structure was once again in a dilapidated condition and suffered from vandalism.
Since then, the remnants of the building have remained largely unchanged apart from the installation of a concrete slab floor. At some point the dining room roof was replaced with a roof of corrugated iron, but a fire in September 2015 destroyed this. Following the fire, a new roof was installed.
Ventilation VX220 & VX350 Systems
This system has continuous ventilation, air-optimization software and a whisper-quiet fan. The smart system maintains thermal comfort throughout your home - no more cold bedrooms caused by old-fashioned ventilation systems.
Efficiently control moisture and dampness with our energy-efficient A-Rated fans.
Compliant with NZ Building Code G4 and international ASHRAE
62.2 standards.
Designed and built in Auckland, New Zealand; Installed by
HomeSol with more than 20 years experience in NZ homes.
For full product spec sheet visit www.homesol.co.nz
EVOAQ Toilet Extraction
• Quiet efficient fan kit for keeping the toilet area fresh.
• Ceiling mounted fan also available in through ceiling/wall fan.
• Can be activated by various means.
Switched with the light with a 30 second delay to allow people to wash hands without setting off the fan
PIR activated - Movement activates the fan for hands free activation.
NZ'S LEADING EXPERTS IN CENTRAL VACUUMS & VENTILATION FOR OVER 40 YEARS
In 1983 Chris Barker returned from South Africa to Hawkes Bay with an idea he had seen in America – Central Vacuum.
Being the inventor that he was, he set about designing and engineering the first built-in vacuum machines in New Zealand. Over many years the design evolved and improved and when Greg Plumus, a former plumbing engineer, bought the business he took the central vacuums nationwide. We are still servicing machines that are more than 20 years old that Greg installed.
Seeing a need to not only get the dust out of a house but to also bring in clean dry air, Greg introduced ventilation to our customers.
“Dust out, air in” was his simple formula for great indoor air quality and a nice place to live in.
In 2019 Greg retired to go fishing and Andy and Paula Tomkins took over the business.
With the same focus for delivering great products and exceptional service, they have worked with some of the country's smartest engineers and suppliers to bring not only great central vacuum products but industry-leading ventilation and extraction products.
Focusing on the construction industry sets HomeSol, Vacuum One, and Ventilation One apart from the others and has made them a trusted industry partner.
Over the years the machines have changed and improved but the same promise has remained the same. “You’ll love the air you breathe!”
In 1983 Chris Barker returned from South Africa to Hawkes Bay with an idea he had seen in America – Central Vacuum.
Being the inventor that he was, he set about designing and engineering the first built-in vacuum machines in New Zealand. Over many years the design evolved and improved and when Greg Plumus, a former plumbing engineer, bought the business he took the central vacuums nationwide. We are still servicing machines that are more than 20 years old that Greg installed.
Seeing a need to not only get the dust out of a house but to also bring in clean dry air, Greg introduced ventilation to our customers.
“Dust out, air in” was his simple formula for great indoor air quality and a nice place to live in.
In 2019 Greg retired to go fishing and Andy and Paula Tomkins took over the business.
With the same focus for delivering great products and exceptional service, they have worked with some of the country's smartest engineers and suppliers to bring not only great central vacuum products but industry-leading ventilation and extraction products.
Focusing on the construction industry sets HomeSol, Vacuum One, and Ventilation One apart from the others and has made them a trusted industry partner.
Over the years the machines have changed and improved but the same promise has remained the same. “You’ll love the air you breathe!”
Ventilation VX220 & VX350 Systems
This system has continuous ventilation, air-optimization software and a whisper-quiet fan. The smart system maintains thermal comfort throughout your home - no more cold bedrooms caused by old-fashioned ventilation systems.
Efficiently control moisture and dampness with our energy-efficient A-Rated fans.
Compliant with NZ Building Code G4 and international ASHRAE
62.2 standards.
Designed and built in Auckland, New Zealand; Installed by
HomeSol with more than 20 years experience in NZ homes.
For full product spec sheet visit www.homesol.co.nz
EVOAQ Toilet Extraction
• Quiet efficient fan kit for keeping the toilet area fresh.
• Ceiling mounted fan also available in through ceiling/wall fan.
• Can be activated by various means.
Switched with the light with a 30 second delay to allow people to wash hands without setting off the fan
PIR activated - Movement activates the fan for hands free activation.
EVOAQ Smart sensing bathroom fan kit
EVOAQ Smart sensing bathroom fan kit - Truly dry bathrooms
This EVOAQ extraction systems use custom-made, fully automatic EC fans. Each fan has built-in sensor controls, to provide you with the best protection for you and your bathroom.
The fans constantly monitor the humidity levels and adjust the extraction rate as needed, to remove all excess moisture from your bathroom - without ever needing to flick a switch.
Constant Extraction
Extracting damp air at its source is the most effective way to maintain your Indoor Air Quality, and to prevent mould and mildew from growing.
Constantly extracting at very low levels even when your shower is off removes any remaining moisture while drawing in better quality air from around your bathroom.
Demand Controlled Ventilation
DCV - the extraction rate is automatically adjusted according to fluctuating humidity levels, using our built-in intelligent controller which constantly monitors the bathroom air to regulate the level of extraction.
The specialised software determines the right fan speed in order to maintain low humidity and minimize moisture damage within the bathroom.
EVOAQ Smart sensing bathroom fan kit
EVOAQ Smart sensing bathroom fan kit - Truly dry bathrooms
This EVOAQ extraction systems use custom-made, fully automatic EC fans. Each fan has built-in sensor controls, to provide you with the best protection for you and your bathroom.
The fans constantly monitor the humidity levels and adjust the extraction rate as needed, to remove all excess moisture from your bathroom - without ever needing to flick a switch.
Constant Extraction
Extracting damp air at its source is the most effective way to maintain your Indoor Air Quality, and to prevent mould and mildew from growing.
Constantly extracting at very low levels even when your shower is off removes any remaining moisture while drawing in better quality air from around your bathroom.
Hills Power Vacuum (HPV)
Hills Power Vacuum (HPV), 'the heart of the ducted cleaning system is constructed only with quality materials and workmanship, assuring years of trouble free vacuuming.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Model Number: HPV S114848
• Maximum Floor Plan Area: Up to 300sq meters
• Motor type: Powerful 240VAC Twin Turbine Motor 405 Air Watts
• Electrical Requirements: 230-250VAC 50Hz 10AMP Earthed Mains Supply
• Filtration: High Efficiency Particle Air (HEPA) Filtration
• Dust Bin Capacity: 25 Litres
• Construction: Sturdy ABS Construction
EVOAQ Toilet Extraction
The heat pump injection ventilation system is the first of its kind, and
is specially designed to be integrated with your ducted heat pump
system - continuously adding fresh filtered air to your home without
affecting the heating or cooling from your heat pump.
Adding fresh, dry air to your home with ventilation makes your heat pump more efficient and your home drier and healthier
• Uses the same ducting as your heat pump,
• Only requires one set of diffusers in your room ceilings.
• Most energy-efficient EC fan products keeps your power bill low and your air quality high!
Ventilation VX220 & VX350 Systems
This system has continuous ventilation, air-optimization software and a whisper-quiet fan. The smart system maintains thermal comfort throughout your home - no more cold bedrooms caused by old-fashioned ventilation systems.
Efficiently control moisture and dampness with our energy-efficient A-Rated fans.
Compliant with NZ Building Code G4 and international ASHRAE
62.2 standards.
Designed and built in Auckland, New Zealand; Installed by
HomeSol with more than 20 years experience in NZ homes.
For full product spec sheet visit www.homesol.co.nz
Ventilation VX220 & VX350 Systems
This system has continuous ventilation, air-optimization software and a whisper-quiet fan. The smart system maintains thermal comfort throughout your home - no more cold bedrooms caused by old-fashioned ventilation systems.
Efficiently control moisture and dampness with our energy-efficient A-Rated fans.
Compliant with NZ Building Code G4 and international ASHRAE
62.2 standards.
Designed and built in Auckland, New Zealand; Installed by
HomeSol with more than 20 years experience in NZ homes.
For full product spec sheet visit www.homesol.co.nz
Ventilation VX220 & VX350 Systems
This system has continuous ventilation, air-optimization software and a whisper-quiet fan. The smart system maintains thermal comfort throughout your home - no more cold bedrooms caused by old-fashioned ventilation systems.
Efficiently control moisture and dampness with our energy-efficient A-Rated fans.
Compliant with NZ Building Code G4 and international ASHRAE
62.2 standards.
Designed and built in Auckland, New Zealand; Installed by
HomeSol with more than 20 years experience in NZ homes.