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28th April 2008, 06:50 PM
Thread: Wood heater smells
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Hi Smurf, We don't have a Saxon heater. On ours,...
Hi Smurf,
We don't have a Saxon heater. On ours, the bottom vents are opened fully to light & get the fire going. The top vent is left shut.. Once the fire is going well, close the bottom vents &... -
7th April 2008, 11:28 AM
Thread: Enclosing Open Fireplace.
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Hi again Star, If you check out the Nectre...
Hi again Star,
If you check out the Nectre website http://www.nectre.com/index.php?page=nectre-inbuilt - I like these units because they are manufactured using thicker steel compared to most of the... -
6th April 2008, 11:11 PM
Thread: Enclosing Open Fireplace.
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I can recommend Nectre inbuilt fireplaces, built...
I can recommend Nectre inbuilt fireplaces, built in Oz to handle hot burning Ozzie firewood. Maybe not the look you're after but very efficient - pumps heat into a room rather than up the chimney....
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3rd April 2008, 08:05 PM
Thread: Bathroom Renovation Project
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Poll: Hi Juan, sounds like an interesting product -...
Hi Juan,
sounds like an interesting product - look forward to your feedback. Yes I closed the window, it used to look out onto a back veranda, which was enclosed by previous owners - so no light/... -
3rd April 2008, 09:40 AM
Thread: Bathroom Renovation Project
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Poll: Thanks Juan, yes, very similar. By sealing do...
Thanks Juan,
yes, very similar. By sealing do you mean where the glass joins the floor & walls? I ran a bead of neutral cure clear silicone along these joins after masking with some tape. The shower... -
2nd April 2008, 09:55 PM
Thread: Bathroom Renovation Project
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Poll: Great job Juan, I have been a silent follower of...
Great job Juan,
I have been a silent follower of this great thread for some time now. I did a bathroom reno at our place about 18 months ago. Gained a heap of how to info from these forums. My reno... -
7th March 2008, 09:45 PM
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Thanks Rod, I did a search, but I find that the...
Thanks Rod,
I did a search, but I find that the search on this site tends to throw up heaps of irrelevant info, so I started sifting through the 30 odd pages on this sub forum, got to page 15 &... -
7th March 2008, 09:38 PM
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Thanks for that redheeler, my concern was a base...
Thanks for that redheeler,
my concern was a base coat that would stick to the exposed masonary under the plaster.
Your suggestion makes perfect sense.
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7th March 2008, 07:05 PM
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repairing solid plaster on brick walls?
Hi all,
my parents are modifying a 1940's solid brick home. Yesterday they removed some shelving either side of a fireplace in their lounge room. This has taken off some of the 5mm solid plaster... -
15th February 2008, 07:46 PM
Thread: Arc welding Thin Walled pipe
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Hi All, like DamienS I'm embarking on a small...
Hi All,
like DamienS I'm embarking on a small welding project & have gone through a box of rods over the past week practicing on scrap. I'm using 2.5mm SHS mild steel and have found the info on this... -
12th December 2007, 09:36 AM
Thread: Crossover
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Hi Mini, I think the company that you are...
Hi Mini,
I think the company that you are referring to is Vaf Research www.vaf.com.au/ I bought one of their "kits" a few years ago. They supply drivers, crossover components, plans & cabinets. You... -
30th November 2007, 08:59 PM
Thread: Rainwater tank overflow
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I think it's more like 100m2 of roof and 10mm...
I think it's more like 100m2 of roof and 10mm rain equals 1000l of water
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26th November 2007, 10:42 PM
Thread: Rainwater tank overflow
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Yeah, damn Murphy & the horse he rode in on!!
Yeah, damn Murphy & the horse he rode in on!!
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26th November 2007, 09:18 PM
Thread: Rainwater tank overflow
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Hi Spencer, as your tank is at the lowest point...
Hi Spencer,
as your tank is at the lowest point in your block, I'm assuming that you are also installing a pump to direct water to your garden. Simple solution, keep your new garden well watered -... -
22nd November 2007, 08:30 PM
Thread: New rainwater tank plumbing tips
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New rainwater tank plumbing tips
Hi all,
after some advice on plumbing a newly delivered 10000 litre tank. I've done a bit of research & it seems that as far as "bits" are concerned, one Ozzie company seems to have the tank scene... -
12th October 2007, 12:45 AM
Thread: Evap Cooling. Please Help!
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Hi Oosham, I did a lot of research into swampy...
Hi Oosham,
I did a lot of research into swampy systems last year. I was very impressed with the Breezair units & like yourself was quoted about $4500 to instal. The Breezair units have a drum type... -
2nd October 2007, 11:26 PM
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Hey Ashore, the report was a very recent one &...
Hey Ashore,
the report was a very recent one & no mention was made of water ingress. The ceilings in question were not lath & plaster, they were fibrous plaster & saddles. The saddles become... -
26th September 2007, 12:44 AM
Thread: Gpo In Bathroom
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Check with your sparky as he should hopefully...
Check with your sparky as he should hopefully have some understanding of your local regs. Here in NSW our sparky installed a GPO 150mm away from the highest water level in our vanity sink. We are...
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24th September 2007, 08:55 PM
Thread: Ensuite paint suggestions.
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When I painted our renovated bathroom, I told the...
When I painted our renovated bathroom, I told the paint guy that I was painting a bathroom. He suggested an anti-mould additive mixed into the Haymes low sheen acrylic - a couple of dollars extra I...
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19th September 2007, 12:05 AM
Thread: Info on Installing Glass Splashbacks
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I agree with the above posts - get someone in to...
I agree with the above posts - get someone in to do it.
Toughened glass is the way to go, but it is expensive. We got ours through a local supplier after shopping around. Most places we tried rolled... -
13th September 2007, 12:37 AM
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Good point Skew, I'm certainly no expert. When...
Good point Skew,
I'm certainly no expert.
When my shed was being built, I quizzed the builder about what they used to cut colorbond for doors etc.. He said that he had tried many tools over the... -
11th September 2007, 10:28 PM
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I've used a small angle grinder with a very thin...
I've used a small angle grinder with a very thin cutting blade to trim up some old tin for lining some parts of my shed interior ie. included a doorway - worked really nicely.
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15th August 2007, 10:52 PM
Thread: collapsing ceilings!!!!!
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Thanks Rod & Rat52 for your ideas. I wish current...
Thanks Rod & Rat52 for your ideas. I wish current affair shows would deal with these issues in a sensible way ie. after ringing alarm bells - do a bit more research & perhaps interview someone who...
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14th August 2007, 10:24 PM
Thread: collapsing ceilings!!!!!
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collapsing ceilings!!!!!
A few of us may have noticed recent stories by current affair shows about spontaneously collapsing ceilings in houses built prior to the 70"s. The ceilings in question are ones attached to the...
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6th August 2007, 10:50 PM
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It won't make any difference. Sure, tradies can...
It won't make any difference.
Sure, tradies can & do get a better price on hardware, 20 to 30% and maybe more than that (for the big players). Do they pass this saving onto you - NO WAY. -
6th August 2007, 12:39 PM
Thread: hinges
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I don't know about anti-slam hinges etc, they...
I don't know about anti-slam hinges etc, they sound $$$$$. Our kitchen installer used small,clear, self adhesive rubber domes on all our cupboards & drawers. They work.
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5th August 2007, 11:30 PM
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Having only recently recovered from the shock of...
Having only recently recovered from the shock of receiving a couple of bills from sparkies, I can totally understand why they would wish to "protect" their exclusive & highly protected industry....
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24th July 2007, 11:56 PM
Thread: Renovating a fireplace
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Hi TJAY...
Hi TJAY,
we had a 50's textured brick fire place surround & decided to render it. Cleaned using sugar soap, applied bondcrete mix according to instructions - allowed to dry. Applied a render mix... -
22nd July 2007, 11:50 PM
Thread: Design and build a timber frame wall
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Hey mudjeep, Just built an office & toilet in my...
Hey mudjeep,
Just built an office & toilet in my shed. Timber framing was 90x35, more than enough for non structural partition walls. Ceiling height for these rooms was 2400. Lined the "wet" walls... -
15th July 2007, 11:31 AM
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Thanks Iain, I've got a bottle tree, they're...
Thanks Iain,
I've got a bottle tree, they're great for draining after the washing bit.
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13th July 2007, 08:36 PM
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Thanks people for the responses. Bluegum,...
Thanks people for the responses.
Bluegum, laundry type sink seems the go. I'm using longnecks like Sir Stinkalot - I wonder if the water police would nick me for the garden hose on the lawn bit -... -
12th July 2007, 12:59 AM
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Ideal sink for home brewing/bottle washing
Built the shed, setting up different areas - office, workshop & home brewing area.
Have a question for the home brewers out there. I'm getting back into it now that I have some space. Just doing... -
9th July 2007, 10:48 PM
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Hi Metalhead, I'm certainly no expert, however...
Hi Metalhead, I'm certainly no expert, however have done a lot of painting over the past couple of years, researched & spoken to lots of paint supply people. New gyprock generally needs one coat of...
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4th July 2007, 01:03 AM
Thread: Internal wall frames for CB kit shed?
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Hi T-Rex, putting the finishing touches on my...
Hi T-Rex,
putting the finishing touches on my shed. Shed is 12x9x2.7m & like SilentC, I have built an office & loo lined with plasterboard & insulated. Office is 2.4 high & again like SilentC I... -
4th July 2007, 12:38 AM
Thread: What Is The Best Combustion Heater
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Thanks Terrian, I normally get mixed loads of...
Thanks Terrian,
I normally get mixed loads of redgum & yellow box so I know what you mean. The tin fire boxes from some European makers wouldn't last long. -
1st July 2007, 11:10 PM
Thread: What Is The Best Combustion Heater
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I second you Barry we've had a Nectre inbuilt...
I second you Barry
we've had a Nectre inbuilt for about 6 years, as well as a gas wall furnace. On cold nights the gas heater struggles on it's own but when we fire up the Nectre - toasty.
The... -
24th June 2007, 09:56 PM
Thread: Cleaning old corry gal
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Thanks Michael, white rust? Never heard of it...
Thanks Michael,
white rust? Never heard of it but your link explains it perfectly.
Cheers!! -
23rd June 2007, 09:47 PM
Thread: Cleaning old corry gal
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Cleaning old corry gal
Hi people,
I've been busy setting up the new shed, building an office & toilet - stud partion walls & ceiling, plastering as well as organising plumbing & power. Flicked the switch this Thursday,... -
1st May 2007, 12:34 AM
Thread: Gyprock flushing
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Sorry to jump in here. Rod, I'm guilty. My...
Sorry to jump in here.
Rod, I'm guilty.
My first attempt at plastering was to reline our kitchen.
As I was relining the ceiling as well, I only had a worklight to illuminate the space.
After our... -
14th April 2007, 12:38 PM
Thread: paint for bathroom renovation
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Talk to your paint seller - there are anti mould...
Talk to your paint seller - there are anti mould additives for acrylic top coats.
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10th April 2007, 12:47 AM
Thread: Drainage
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Our place was built in the eary 50's. We have...
Our place was built in the eary 50's. We have experienced issues similar to yours.Line was cleared a couple of times with snake & cutter, but blockage came back. We discussed replacing sewer line...
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21st March 2007, 10:44 PM
Thread: Evaporative cooler thermostat control
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I recently did a diy install with a second hand...
I recently did a diy install with a second hand swampy, the unit is about 10 years old but in pretty good knick. It didn't come with a users manual & none could be found on the net. It came with a...
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21st February 2007, 09:17 PM
Thread: Doing my bit for the drought!!!!!
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Hi Namtrak, I did my bit last Friday week when I...
Hi Namtrak,
I did my bit last Friday week when I took some tin off the roof to install a ducted evaporative cooling system at our place. Later that afternoon, in a scene reminicent of the movie "the... -
5th February 2007, 09:09 PM
Thread: Shed project wip
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G'day Ron & Wild Dingo. Dingo's spot on...
G'day Ron & Wild Dingo.
Dingo's spot on regarding time spent doing what you are passionate about - it's the best.
I won't be putting electric openers on the doors, they're easy to lift as is.
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4th February 2007, 04:40 PM
Thread: Shed project wip
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Thanks for those words Ron. I bet you enjoy time...
Thanks for those words Ron.
I bet you enjoy time spent in your Carb-atec palace.
If my shed's not big enough I'm in trouble cause I couldn't go any bigger & don't worry, it's definitely snake... -
4th February 2007, 04:22 PM
Thread: Shed project wip
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Thanks people, I'm pretty stoked with the way it...
Thanks people,
I'm pretty stoked with the way it looks.
The left over stuff is some cladding that was mistakenly delivered with my shed. Unfortunately the shed mob are picking it up next week - for... -
4th February 2007, 04:00 PM
Thread: Shed project wip
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Back again. Pawnhead, budget was/is tight so...
Back again.
Pawnhead, budget was/is tight so concrete pump wasn't an option. Mini trucks were the way to go, although I had to demolish half of the existing "shed" to give them enough clearance to... -
2nd February 2007, 10:42 PM
Thread: Shed project wip
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Hey people, I've been interstate for a couple of...
Hey people,
I've been interstate for a couple of days, shed is nearly done - all cladding is on, roof is on, roller doors are on, very excited.
Happy & Router, thanks for the link & comments, it's... -
31st January 2007, 07:09 PM
Thread: Shed project wip
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Shed project wip
Hi people,
thought I'd share some pics of shed going up in the backyard. It has been a "on again - off again" idea, but we (SWMBO & I) have bit the bullet & that's where we are now.
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31st January 2007, 02:23 PM
Thread: Flashing-sealing question
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Thanks for that John. I'll grab some corrugated...
Thanks for that John.
I'll grab some corrugated rubber - will do the job nicely.
Cheers,
Ian.