The Home Improvements Thread (2)

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PhireSide said:
Thanks, that is nearly what I need, I need one that is completely hollow to cover up old skirting :)

I should have specified in my previous post, sorry. I want to hide existing skirting, but I think I may need to rip the old skirting out by the looks of things.
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I'm confused.. that's exactly what the posted skirting does..?? It goes over the existing skirting..

Sure, it's main purpose allows you to route some cables above the old skirting but, it still hides your existing skirting..
 
WAslayer said:
I'm confused.. that's exactly what the posted skirting does..?? It goes over the existing skirting..

Sure, it's main purpose allows you to route some cables above the old skirting but, it still hides your existing skirting..
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The one Lupus posted has a clip system, which looks like it needs to be affixed to the wall in place of existing skirting. If I go that route, then I will need to trim the excess plastic off the skirtings first, I think if not then it won't be flush at the top if I estimate the dimensions
 
PhireSide said:
The one Lupus posted has a clip system, which looks like it needs to be affixed to the wall in place of existing skirting. If I go that route, then I will need to trim the excess plastic off the skirtings first, I think if not then it won't be flush at the top if I estimate the dimensions
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Sorry, I'm blind.. my eyes merged yours and his post, making it seem like he posted your picture...
 
InternetLuddite said:
Got quoted, 22k for 280sqm of 135mm pink aerolite , by one of their official partners or what not.

After working in my study today, wearing long johns,.a beanie and my fingers nearly frozen, called them to come install on Thursday. Ridiculous how cold my house is.

When I can afford it, replacing all the **** wooden windows with double glazing. Hoping the aerolite does the job of bringing temp up by 4-6 degrees .

My fireplace also pointless but let's see if the aerolite helps in any way. Wondering if those digital inverter aircons are the shizz. I have an old a/c in lounge and when on, definitely heats area up better but eats electricity.

While I am complaining, thanking my stars however that I have a roof and warm bed, must be absolutely unbearable for those less fortunate in the townships or with no roof over their head with this weather
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Just a further update on this , the chaps from here https://aerolite.org.za/

came to install yesterday and they did a fabulous job. They also covered up the geysers (well re-did it) and insulated all the pipes too (I had done the warm water ones previously), They were clean, fast and professional . They also removed some roof tiles to get into a section that had a small crawl space to insulate - so very thorough. I was quoted 22k for 135mm aerolite for what I said was 280sqm. It ended up being 250sqm and total bill was just short of 20k.

Going to recommend aerolite and this company. We feel the difference already.
 
xrapidx said:
Nobody do woodworking?
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Lol, thought you meant internet router..

wood.tools4.co.za

Bosch - POF 1400 ACE Router - 1400W | 060326C800

Bosch POF 1400 ACE Router - 1400W | 060326C800. Maximum power and precision for creative and convenient woodworking. The POF 1400 ACE router enables DIYers to produce grooves, edge profiles or special mouldings. Its 1400 watt motor and features such as routing depth adjustment and Constant...
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WAslayer said:
Lol, thought you meant internet router..

wood.tools4.co.za

Bosch - POF 1400 ACE Router - 1400W | 060326C800

Bosch POF 1400 ACE Router - 1400W | 060326C800. Maximum power and precision for creative and convenient woodworking. The POF 1400 ACE router enables DIYers to produce grooves, edge profiles or special mouldings. Its 1400 watt motor and features such as routing depth adjustment and Constant...
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I second the Bosch. If you’re going to use it often go for the blue stuff. They will take the punch.
 
So here's a fun one. I had to replace the Jojo lower tank fitting recently (decided to install a thicker outlet pipe) so I screwed out the old 40mm male fitting and tried to install a new one and somehow I managed to loosen the 50mm fitting on the tank! Now it seems this damn fitting is a bulkhead fitting so I somehow managed to loosen the damn internal "moer" holding the seal and 50mm in place.

Anyone have any idea how to easily tighten it without having to climb inside the damn tank to hold the inner moer in place?
 
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