The Home Improvements Thread (3)

Steamy Tom said:
I am willing to bet @xrapidx's left nut its at the elbow at the bottom of the weir
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I like my nuts - even if disconnected.

It wouldn't have suprised me if it was the weir (had a moerse fight with it last season because the lid was stuck) - but - I doubt it - the water is past the weir inlet - and the weir still has water.
 
xrapidx said:
I like my nuts - even if disconnected.

It wouldn't have suprised me if it was the weir (had a moerse fight with it last season because the lid was stuck) - but - I doubt it - the water is past the weir inlet - and the weir still has water.
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ok so in your case you have at least ruled a whole lot out then
 
Steamy Tom said:
ok so in your case you have at least ruled a whole lot out then
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That's why I'm waiting for it to pass the inlet pipe - hopefully rule out underground pipes. But - it could just be my nerves, but - it looks like the amount its dropping has slowed (less pressure into the pipe)

This is what I have to dig-up if it is the pipes
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So, the time has come to replace the shady wooden fence. Looking at a double brick, had wanted 2m high (privacy not security) but apparently that would require an architect, engineer sign off and COJ approval (seems excessive, but okay).

Wall is 63m long x 2m (wishfully), otherwise 1.8m to manage costs .

Few questions:

Gpt reckons the rule is up to 2m no plans & anything above - all in. Anyone in the know ?


First quote came in for labour only as R28k build & R18k plaster (friends and family discount). - Seems reasonable but what's the ball park for this. I've seen people speaking of R80k-R90k for a 20m long wall...

I need advice on the lollipop iceberg roses. I think its prudent to relocate them for the build. They are much too close to the wall. Any advice on the best way to do this. Thinking getting bags from a local nursery plus the 20l buckets from the garage and basically storing them well watered in a partially lit corner in the garden.

Obviously time is of the essence given we made the decision late and we are coming into rainy season.


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Mosgi said:
So, the time has come to replace the shady wooden fence. Looking at a double brick, had wanted 2m high (privacy not security) but apparently that would require an architect, engineer sign off and COJ approval (seems excessive, but okay).

Wall is 63m long x 2m (wishfully), otherwise 1.8m to manage costs .

Few questions:

Gpt reckons the rule is up to 2m no plans & anything above - all in. Anyone in the know ?


First quote came in for labour only as R28k build & R18k plaster (friends and family discount). - Seems reasonable but what's the ball park for this. I've seen people speaking of R80k-R90k for a 20m long wall...

I need advice on the lollipop iceberg roses. I think its prudent to relocate them for the build. They are much too close to the wall. Any advice on the best way to do this. Thinking getting bags from a local nursery plus the 20l buckets from the garage and basically storing them well watered in a partially lit corner in the garden.

Obviously time is of the essence given we made the decision late and we are coming into rainy season.


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Can't answer about the wall but yes, move the lollipops ASAP because they'll start shooting/flowering soon.

I'd plant them in 20l bags or buckets filled with potting soil and a touch of compost. Lift as much of the rootball as possible to minimise damage to roots because roses dislike being disturbed.

Those things cost a fortune so treat with care ;)


EDIT: You could even replant immediately on the other side of that walkway (except for the danger of workmen!!) Keep the north side of the rose facing north etc if you transplant i.e. don't turn them.
 
xrapidx said:
Anyone have experience with pools leaking? I'm not sure how accurate/good the companies are that use equipment to do it.

At this point I'm not sure if its the pool or underground pipes - waiting to see if the water drops below the inlet. Really don't want it to be the pipes :(
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Step one is turn the pump off and wait... you need to wait until the water stops leaking, then you know what level it's at.

Anyway....

It's always the weir... pop down to the shops and pick up some potassium permanganate. Make sure the water is calm and still and just sprinkle this against the wall around the weir, you will see a leak in 1 second, the purple dye gets pulled into the leak spot. If your weir is cracked you can then epoxy it, problem solved.


Clicks Potassium Permanganate 30g - Clicks

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Mosgi said:
So, the time has come to replace the shady wooden fence. Looking at a double brick, had wanted 2m high (privacy not security) but apparently that would require an architect, engineer sign off and COJ approval (seems excessive, but okay).

Wall is 63m long x 2m (wishfully), otherwise 1.8m to manage costs .

Few questions:

Gpt reckons the rule is up to 2m no plans & anything above - all in. Anyone in the know ?


First quote came in for labour only as R28k build & R18k plaster (friends and family discount). - Seems reasonable but what's the ball park for this. I've seen people speaking of R80k-R90k for a 20m long wall...

I need advice on the lollipop iceberg roses. I think its prudent to relocate them for the build. They are much too close to the wall. Any advice on the best way to do this. Thinking getting bags from a local nursery plus the 20l buckets from the garage and basically storing them well watered in a partially lit corner in the garden.

Obviously time is of the essence given we made the decision late and we are coming into rainy season.


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I recall the height being 1.8M for no plans required around jhb, anything higher than that is required to be on your building plans, hence you needing an architect and engineer sign off.
 
Wrath of Khan said:
Step one is turn the pump off and wait... you need to wait until the water stops leaking, then you know what level it's at.

Anyway....

It's always the weir... pop down to the shops and pick up some potassium permanganate. Make sure the water is calm and still and just sprinkle this against the wall around the weir, you will see a leak in 1 second, the purple dye gets pulled into the leak spot. If your weir is cracked you can then epoxy it, problem solved.


Clicks Potassium Permanganate 30g - Clicks

clicks.co.za clicks.co.za
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Tx, was just trying to figure out what is that you throw in.

(definetyly not the weir, its had water in since the beginning - just checked and it stuff does - water level is 10cm below the weir at the moment, thanks to the rain - I'm still waiting for it to get past the inlet.)
 
xrapidx said:
Tx, was just trying to figure out what is that you throw in.

(definetyly not the weir, its had water in since the beginning - just checked and it stuff does - water level is 10cm below the weir at the moment, thanks to the rain - I'm still waiting for it to get past the inlet.)
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when you eventually find this crack / leak remember Pratleys putty works wonders, you can squish it in there even underwater
 
Wrath of Khan said:
when you eventually find this crack / leak remember Pratleys putty works wonders, you can squish it in there even underwater
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I actually have some somewhere specifically meant for under water. I just want it to be anything but the pipes :D
 
maumau said:
Can't answer about the wall but yes, move the lollipops ASAP because they'll start shooting/flowering soon.

I'd plant them in 20l bags or buckets filled with potting soil and a touch of compost. Lift as much of the rootball as possible to minimise damage to roots because roses dislike being disturbed.

Those things cost a fortune so treat with care ;)


EDIT: You could even replant immediately on the other side of that walkway (except for the danger of workmen!!) Keep the north side of the rose facing north etc if you transplant i.e. don't turn them.
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Thanks and cheers mate

Looks like they are actually well flowered now, checked with Ludwig roses and theirs was to suggestion was keep them in place but do a heavy prune.

Their reckoning is that it's safer than removing since they've been in place for more than 10 years.
 
Gielie01 said:
I recall the height being 1.8M for no plans required around jhb, anything higher than that is required to be on your building plans, hence you needing an architect and engineer sign off.
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Thank you - Everything points to this - not worth it for 200mm. So will target 1.8m rather.
 
Have a great opportunity to repaint the exterior of my house. Fix and waterproof all those small cracks that develop over time.

Would it be better to go with Dulux Weatherguard or Wallclad?
 
Tinuva said:
This made me chuckle.

newsthump.com

Man installs ‘placebo thermostat’ to let family think they’re putting the heating on

A man has installed a fake thermostat in the hall of his three-bed semi in the hope it will prevent his wife and children putting the heating on any time they ‘feel a bit chilly’.
newsthump.com newsthump.com
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Years ago, in an open plan office, some colleagues always said its cold in the office. I told them it's at least 21 degrees, they said 16 :oops:

Brought a small digital thermometer the next day, put it next to their desk, and boom, 21 degrees. All of a sudden they were comfortable...
 
The_MAC said:
Years ago, in an open plan office, some colleagues always said its cold in the office. I told them it's at least 21 degrees, they said 16 :oops:

Brought a small digital thermometer the next day, put it next to their desk, and boom, 21 degrees. All of a sudden they were comfortable...
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Got to love the placebo effect :)
 
Arzy said:
Have a great opportunity to repaint the exterior of my house. Fix and waterproof all those small cracks that develop over time.

Would it be better to go with Dulux Weatherguard or Wallclad?
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I struggled with Dulux weatherguard, left steaks in the paint... even had Dulux come out and see (they did give me 40L of free paint though, very nice of them) The streaks to my theory is that there are fine particles in the paint (like sand) now sometimes those particles are more present on some areas than others, it's difficult to get an even spread.

Wallclad seems to be a trade paint, I would stay away from any trade paint, they are cheap and normally require twice as many coats and last half as long. It's like 1 ply toilet paper...
 
Arzy said:
Have a great opportunity to repaint the exterior of my house. Fix and waterproof all those small cracks that develop over time.

Would it be better to go with Dulux Weatherguard or Wallclad?
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Great approach. Prep work is everything.

I have done a couple of houses with Dulux Weatherguard and it is my go-to every time.
 
W@P said:
Great approach. Prep work is everything.

I have done a couple of houses with Dulux Weatherguard and it is my go-to every time.
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+1

Weatherguard is solid, especially if you do proper prep and your plaster doesn't have any underlying problems that are not rectified.

I sometimes hear people complaining about it, but I suspect it's just poor workmanship.
 
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