The Home Improvements Thread (3)

[xrapidx]

Its been quite in here - rains this weekend show I still have water getting into the electricals - never ****ing ends. A

And my roof sprung a small leak - fortunately nothing major - and in a weird spot I've had problems with for over 10 years - time to test EcoRubbers warranty.

--- unrelated.

Where would you get these sort of nylon rollers in custom sizes? I'm wanting to try something I'm not sure will work I still have to measure, but the outer diameter is about 6cm length x 1.5-2cm diameter- with a bolt going through the center to mount it.

Currently using what seem to be small plastic rollers

 

[WAslayer]

Its been quite in here - rains this weekend show I still have water getting into the electricals - never ****ing ends. A

And my roof sprung a small leak - fortunately nothing major - and in a weird spot I've had problems with for over 10 years - time to test EcoRubbers warranty.

--- unrelated.

Where would you get these sort of nylon rollers in custom sizes? I'm wanting to try something I'm not sure will work I still have to measure, but the outer diameter is about 6cm length x 1.5-2cm diameter- with a bolt going through the center to mount it.

Currently using what seem to be small plastic rollers
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Check a website called castor and ladders, they sell nylon trolley and pallet jack wheels, might have something in the size you need.. also check Temu/AliExpress, who also have a variety of options..

 

[purple face]

my geyser is tripping at the mains it started on Thursday. The geyser is behind a cupboard so I cant get to it I haven't had any problems with it up to now.

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

my geyser is tripping at the mains it started on Thursday. The geyser is behind a cupboard so I cant get to it I haven't had any problems with it up to now.

Well its probably either the Thermostat that is cheap and easy to change yourself or the element, that is not so easy.
But since you say you cant get to it, why even post? Call your insurance or a plumber. Or if you rent the landlord or estate agent.

 

[leon.davibe]

my geyser is tripping at the mains it started on Thursday. The geyser is behind a cupboard so I cant get to it I haven't had any problems with it up to now.

Yea hone insurance by law has to cover geyser

So insurance problem

 

[purple face]

Yea hone insurance by law has to cover geyser

So insurance problem

Unfortunately today is a public holiday so have to wait till tomorrow to fix this and continue having a cold bath till then

 

[ghaye]

Unfortunately today is a public holiday so have to wait till tomorrow to fix this and continue having a cold bath till then

Then you are with the wrong insurance company.

 

[purple face]

Then you are with the wrong insurance company.

I meant to call a plumber

 

[Lupus]

I meant to call a plumber

So no insurance?

 

[WAslayer]

I meant to call a plumber

Why are you calling a plumber..? Call your insurance to get this sorted, it's part of the reason why you pay for building insurance..

 

[ghaye]

I meant to call a plumber

Most plumbers I know work 24/7. Though you will pay more after hours. Guess it depends on what you can live with.

 

[gotaway]

Maybe she cannot create a thread on plumblink?

 

[Steamy Tom]

Maybe she cannot create a thread on plumblink?

The plumber she wants is also a doctor, a businessman, electrician, astronaut

 

[PowerFactor]

The plumber she wants is also a doctor, a businessman, electrician, astronaut

She's looking for a plumber to unclog the pipes

 

[spiff]

planning a 12m x 4.5m pergoda for my backyard intertainment area.

I'm guessing I need formal plans drawn up for the municiplality etc.

any recomendations for a local architech near Burgundy Estates area Cape Town?

 

[ghaye]

planning a 12m x 4.5m pergoda for my backyard intertainment area.

I'm guessing I need formal plans drawn up for the municiplality etc.

any recomendations for a local architech near Burgundy Estates area Cape Town?

Are you doing the job yourself? I used Awn Master many years ago and the drawing plus submission to Council was part of their "job".

 

[spiff]

Are you doing the job yourself? I used Awn Master many years ago and the drawing plus submission to Council was part of their "job".

yes doing it myself.

just want plans done & submitted etc.

 

[WAslayer]

planning a 12m x 4.5m pergoda for my backyard intertainment area.

I'm guessing I need formal plans drawn up for the municiplality etc.

any recomendations for a local architech near Burgundy Estates area Cape Town?

If you find one that actually completes everything they say they will, please let me know..

I have been through 4 of these people now, none actually finished anything.. Two never started drawing anything, the other two actually finished the plans, said they would submit, but that didn't actually happen..

 

[AlmightyBender]

planning a 12m x 4.5m pergoda for my backyard intertainment area.

I'm guessing I need formal plans drawn up for the municiplality etc.

any recomendations for a local architech near Burgundy Estates area Cape Town?

I've heard good things but don't have experience:

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

maps.app.goo.gl

Maybe another option:

The Plan Specialist

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

If you find one that actually completes everything they say they will, please let me know..

I have been through 4 of these people now, none actually finished anything.. Two never started drawing anything, the other two actually finished the plans, said they would submit, but that didn't actually happen..

Working with city council probably convinced these guys to rather pursue other careers.