The Home Improvements Thread (2)

[WAslayer]

If you do your bathrooms - stay away from Tivoli - their 10 year warranty is a waste of time.

We spent a fortune on two in-wall cisterns, the one was leaking right after install, they said they fixed, but we recently discovered it still leaks, just under a month ago I called Italtile to get it fixed.

They sent someone out after a couple of days - who said he fixed it - but when I got home it was still leaking - I am now about to make my 4th call - each time I'm promised it will be resolved, and nothing.

Is it an issue with the actual quality of the Tivoli hardware or a matter of incompetence by the installer/repairer..?

 

[xrapidx]

Is it an issue with the actual quality of the Tivoli hardware or a matter of incompetence by the installer/repairer..?

They initially tried to blame the installer connecting it up wrong - but it was done according to the instructions provided. They also claimed to have "corrected" the installers mistake the first time they came round. We have two of the exact same setups - the other one is fine - not needing them to correct any installer "mistakes"

When they came round last month, they claimed a diaphragm was faulty and replaced it - yet it still does the exact same thing.

The entire thing is meant to be serviceable from the outside, but it seems that doesn't mean much.

I think the most frustrating part is their service, they say they respond in 24 hours after logging a call, they have now not gotten back to me 3x after calling to "log a call".

Just called to speak to the manager, apparently he only comes in 10:30ish.

Keep in mind, the 2 toilet setups were well in excess of R10k.

 

[maumau]

If you do your bathrooms - stay away from Tivoli - their 10 year warranty is a waste of time.

We spent a fortune on two in-wall cisterns, the one was leaking right after install, they said they fixed, but we recently discovered it still leaks, just under a month ago I called Italtile to get it fixed.

They sent someone out after a couple of days - who said he fixed it - but when I got home it was still leaking - I am now about to make my 4th call - each time I'm promised it will be resolved, and nothing - they make absolutely no effort, I usually give it a week, now I'm going to start calling daily.

Same with Cachet taps - do not touch them.

Their 10-year guarantee only applies to "moving parts" i.e. the handle and spout. When the innards collapse and leak it's not their problem

Ripped all ours out and replaced them.

 

[xrapidx]

Back to none issues.

Anyone have innovative ways to removing pool safety covers, the ones with the poles - thinking of creating some sort of harness you can pull from the center of one side.... pain in the arse needing two people.

Then - where you do you buy fittings for the covers? They just drilled holes into the payvers, and you stick stainless steel "tent-peg" like fittings into them, and rachet the cover to that. There must be neater fittings

 

[StrongestAvenger]

What's a good size timber to use for ceiling boards? I'm thinking 1/2" x 6" tongue & groove Poplar nailed onto the brandering. Pine in that size would cup for sure but not too sure about other species.

 

[xrapidx]

With regards to a backwash tank for a pool, how does the water get back into the pool?

Thinking of using a flow bin

 

[alqassam]

With regards to a backwash tank for a pool, how does the water get back into the pool?

Thinking of using a flow bin

Back to none issues.

Anyone have innovative ways to removing pool safety covers, the ones with the poles - thinking of creating some sort of harness you can pull from the center of one side.... pain in the arse needing two people.

Then - where you do you buy fittings for the covers? They just drilled holes into the payvers, and you stick stainless steel "tent-peg" like fittings into them, and rachet the cover to that. There must be neater fittings

Builders has a backwash kit. Asfaik connect a hose to the tap on the tank open and it flows back into your pool.

I have a net and it's a major PIA to open and close

 

[Lupus]

With regards to a backwash tank for a pool, how does the water get back into the pool?

Thinking of using a flow bin

It has a tap about a third up. I've got one.

 

[rodga]

With regards to a backwash tank for a pool, how does the water get back into the pool?

Thinking of using a flow bin

Gravity

 

[rodga]

Installed 2018, from builders

 

[xrapidx]

Ah - this might be a problem, my pump is on the other side of the drive way, about 10-15m away, and its a slight slope in the wrong direction.

 

[bromster]

I poached a guy from an air con installer to do 8 installations privately for me at R1500 - R2000 per unit including materials which was pretty cheap I think. Back to back installations might be a little cheaper too.

Great workmanship and consistency. Pm me for details.

Edit: CPT. He's based in the North, but traveled to Plumstead for me.

 

[WeakQuinisha]

I poached a guy from an air con installer to do 8 installations privately for me at R1500 - R2000 per unit including materials which was pretty cheap I think. Back to back installations might be a little cheaper too.

Great workmanship and consistency. Pm me for details.

Edit: CPT. He's based in the North, but traveled to Plumstead for me.

Did he use copper pipe or alumunium?

 

[The_Mowgs]

Back to none issues.

Anyone have innovative ways to removing pool safety covers, the ones with the poles - thinking of creating some sort of harness you can pull from the center of one side.... pain in the arse needing two people.

Then - where you do you buy fittings for the covers? They just drilled holes into the payvers, and you stick stainless steel "tent-peg" like fittings into them, and rachet the cover to that. There must be neater fittings

Any normal pool shop should sell them as singles.

 

[xrapidx]

Any normal pool shop should sell them as singles.

Been to the two in the area, they only do pool fittings - nothing for covers.

Basically looking for something like this:

 

[The_Mowgs]

Been to the two in the area, they only do pool fittings - nothing for covers.

Basically looking for something like this:
View attachment 779836

Ok sorry about that, thought your cover had the hook parts which need to go into the paver side. A friend of mine has that same setup, goodluck stepping on one without shoes on.

 

[Düber]

Been to the two in the area, they only do pool fittings - nothing for covers.

Basically looking for something like this:

Not the same as what you are looking for, but these guys seem to have some options.

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-other-h...pole-system-ripstop/1002357320400910218156609
(Their website does not have the fasteners for some odd reason)

 

[happyCoder]

Hi all.
Looking for some help. My gate does not have a battery and I would like to put one in. I have not opened it up yet but is it as easy as buying a battery and wiring up to the correct place.

Are some gate 12V and others 24V?
It is a Hansa deluxe 1 and probably pretty old.

 

[Steamy Tom]

Hi all.
Looking for some help. My gate does not have a battery and I would like to put one in. I have not opened it up yet but is it as easy as buying a battery and wiring up to the correct place.

Are some gate 12V and others 24V?
It is a Hansa deluxe 1 and probably pretty old.

i am not too sure on that particular motor but if it doesn't default support a battery it isn't that simple. is there even space for a battery in the housing?

 

[alqassam]

i am not too sure on that particular motor but if it doesn't default support a battery it isn't that simple. is there even space for a battery in the housing?

Hi all.
Looking for some help. My gate does not have a battery and I would like to put one in. I have not opened it up yet but is it as easy as buying a battery and wiring up to the correct place.

Are some gate 12V and others 24V?
It is a Hansa deluxe 1 and probably pretty old.

Also does it have a battery charger?