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		JenrHywy on Jan 17, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Heat pumps of the 1800s are becoming the technolog... Queenslanders work fine in Queensland, where the lows in winter are still double-digit C. Most of the world (or even Aus) isn't like that. A Queenslander in Canberra would have a massive heating bill 8 months of the year to keep it safely livable.

lll-o-lll on Jan 17, 2023 [–]

I said “warm climate”, Canberra does not qualify. Also, plenty of Queensland is single digit C at times in winter, even zero.

Then you put on a jumper, or use a bit of radiant heat if really soft.

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