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    Thanks mate, exactly how would I do that.

    Thanks mate, exactly how would I do that.
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    Thanks for that info Skew, I normally do the...

    Thanks for that info Skew, I normally do the Shutdown from the popup options, but I'll try the command line version and see if that speeds things up.
    Just out of interest what do the " /s /t 2 "...
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    Thanks for all the feedback everyone. One thing I...

    Thanks for all the feedback everyone. One thing I neglected to stat in the OP is that I leave my PC on 24/7 as my backups are performed in the wee small hours of the night. At the suggestion of a...
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    R.I.P. Shane Warne

    When my wife told me that Warney was dead this morning I thought that it was a terrible joke.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xO0wVVMOR8
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    Peter, I am so sad to hear of your deteriorating...

    Peter, I am so sad to hear of your deteriorating health. We had many long and happy conversations at the various get-together's over the years, and although we have not kept in touch my thoughts are...
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    Is my SSD on the way out?

    My computer has been running slowly of late and I'm wondering, based on my Windows Experience score, if my SSD is on the way out.
    Hopefully the screenshots below can shed some light on the matter....
  7. Thanks Mick & Ross for your feedback, I suspected...

    Thanks Mick & Ross for your feedback, I suspected as much.
    There is a lot of interest in "mid century" furniture at the moment so I will look at finding second hand stores that specialise in this...
  8. Does anyone have any knowledge on Antique/old cutlery?

    I've been having a bit of a cleanup around the house and came across an old cutlery set that my parents were given as a wedding present. My parents were married in 1950, so calling it antique may be...
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    Here are a few details I omitted from the OP. ...

    Here are a few details I omitted from the OP.

    My energy supplier (Momentum Energy) does not have peak/off peak/shoulder rates. They have a sliding scale rate:

    First 11.1781 kWh per day: 22.15¢...
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    Thank you all so much for your input, it is...

    Thank you all so much for your input, it is really appreciated. Heat pump technology has certainly come a long way since the '90's and it seems to be the way to go. From what I understand most models...
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    I think you've raised a very valid point Beardy,...

    I think you've raised a very valid point Beardy, i.e. very expensive to replace if there is no subsidy available. We still have/need gas for the cooktop and ducted heating, so my other option is an...
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    Thanks for the quick reply Chris. How long ago...

    Thanks for the quick reply Chris. How long ago did you did you install your heat pump HWS?
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    Gas HWS or Heat Pump HWS

    Earlier this year we had 6.6Kw of solar panels with a 5Kw Inverter and using the PowerPal App we have noticed a reduction of energy consumption even with the onset of winter and the cloudy...
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    I'm 69 years old and things are changing way too...

    I'm 69 years old and things are changing way too fast for me now. I could have another 15-20 years in me yet, and I'm not really looking forward to it. I'll leave it at that lest I start to rant.
  15. Thank you all so much for your input, it is...

    Thank you all so much for your input, it is really appreciated. I showed my wife your ideas and she was amazed that so many "strangers" were will in to help, but that is what this forum has always...
  16. Thank you everyone for your suggestions, they...

    Thank you everyone for your suggestions, they have given me a lot of food for thought as to how I may approach this project.
  17. Dust extraction,but not for woodworking

    My wife enjoys her hobby of art, and one of the mediums she uses is pastels which she really enjoys and gets good results from. Unfortunately unfortunately the pastels create enough dust to give her...
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    Yes Ian, the doors open fully. Probably the last...

    Yes Ian, the doors open fully. Probably the last thing that I'll do is go around and give all the doors and drawers a final adjustment.
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    I'm in the process of fitting the overhead...

    I'm in the process of fitting the overhead cupboards, just waiting on the rangehood to arrive so I can finish it off.

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    Yes DJ, that's the area I'm talking about. ...

    Yes DJ, that's the area I'm talking about.




    Thanks for the feedback gentlemen, I'll take it under advisement. SWMBO will have the final say you undestand :D.
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    I'm tossing up as to whether or not to tile the...

    I'm tossing up as to whether or not to tile the wall adjacent to the breakfast bar. There were tiles there before, I just don't know if their necessary or not.
    Thoughts please.
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    Final dry fitting of the base cabinets, just to...

    Final dry fitting of the base cabinets, just to make sure everything fits and the benchtops come together before everything gets screwed down.

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    The new plumbing looks so much neater than the...

    The new plumbing looks so much neater than the original. No need for a separate hot water inlet for the dishwasher.

    These images should show things a bit more clearly Ian.
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    Thanks for the suggestion Beardy. I just asked...

    Thanks for the suggestion Beardy. I just asked the plumber (he's here now) and he said to put in a 90 deg bend and run the pipe under the kicker. The reason I was going to use the 2 45's was to allow...
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    I've been treading water (pun intended) for the...

    I've been treading water (pun intended) for the last couple of days waiting on a plumber to come over and move the water outlets over to the right. Because the sink and dishwasher are going to be...
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    The kitchen turned up late this arvo. A quick...

    The kitchen turned up late this arvo. A quick setup to check where everything goes. Also decided to remove pelmet and cornice.

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    Sorry RB, I quoted the wrong post. I meant to...

    Sorry RB, I quoted the wrong post.

    I meant to quote this one
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    Call me paranoid/over cautious, but I just spent...

    Call me paranoid/over cautious, but I just spent a small fortune getting other dodgy wiring that was done by the previous owner fixed. If we were ever to have a fire in the house the insurance...
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    Thank you all for the input so far, it has been...

    Thank you all for the input so far, it has been greatly appreciated.
    In past kitchen reno's I have always struggled with connecting the sink to the waste pipe. For some reason there never seems to...
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    1. & 2. The pelmet and cornice work is going to...

    1. & 2. The pelmet and cornice work is going to be replaced.
    3. Not sure what you mean by having to disconnect power to the ensuite. The power will be isolated at the mains while electrical work is...
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    Interesting to see you have a gas cooktop, I have...

    Interesting to see you have a gas cooktop, I have been told that you can't use acrylic splashbacks behind a gas cooktop.


    Splashbacks and gas

    Most installation requirements relating to...
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    Day 3. Old kitchen all gone and ready to start...

    Day 3.
    Old kitchen all gone and ready to start installing the new kitchen tomorrow.
    Found out today that because I have a gas cooktop only glass or tiles are permitted for use as splashback...
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    From the Bunnies website: More sizes and...

    From the Bunnies website:



    More sizes and colours available through Special Orders

    Contemporary high gloss finish
    Scratch resistant and repairable
    Custom colours available
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    The project manager (SWMBO) would prefer a larger...

    The project manager (SWMBO) would prefer a larger tile, her reasoning is that there would be less grout to clean. Who am I to argue :rolleyes:.
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    Thanks for the feedback Rob. If I do settle on...

    Thanks for the feedback Rob. If I do settle on tiles I would like to use the largest tiles practical, less grouting and less cutting, IMHO.
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    I'm having a day off the tools today, but I would...

    I'm having a day off the tools today, but I would like to get some feedback on whether to use tiles for the splashback, or use an acrylic splashback. I'm sure there are pros and cons for both...
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    That's the backside of the DPP in the ensuite. ...

    That's the backside of the DPP in the ensuite.

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    No doorway Ian.
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    Funny how the terminology differs between the two...

    Funny how the terminology differs between the two countries. We call it plaster, or plasterboard. Sometimes referred to as Gryrock, brand name.
    No, one layer only, not sure which pic you are...
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    I'm guessing that's not a good thing. Funny...

    I'm guessing that's not a good thing.

    Funny you should mention it, the wall you're seeing is one of the bathroom walls. Bathroom reno is somewhere in the distant future.
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    Day 2. From what I'm seeing now that the plaster...

    Day 2.
    From what I'm seeing now that the plaster has been removed I'm guessing that these are not the original cupboards, or appliances. Eighteen months ago when I replaced the wall oven and cooktop...
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    Thanks DJ, the like notification came through on...

    Thanks DJ, the like notification came through on both Firefox and Waterfox. I've been having other issues with Firefox since their latest update, looks like time for a change.
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    Thanks DJ for looking on to this. I just tried a...

    Thanks DJ for looking on to this.
    I just tried a different browser - Waterfox - and I can multi-quote. A little tick appears when I click the multi-quote button, this does not happen when I use...
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    Thanks for the quick response DJ. Here is a...

    Thanks for the quick response DJ.

    Here is a screenshot of my current settings, as you can see I have not disabled notifications.

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    I have tried using the multi-quote button as you...
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    Two questions

    I am subscribed to this thread but I am not receiving notifications of replies, or likes. I do receive email notifications.

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    How do I do a multi-quote?
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    Already had this in mind Ian :).

    Already had this in mind Ian :).
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    Thanks for the tips Rob. I'll look into the...

    Thanks for the tips Rob. I'll look into the possibility of using a cement sheet, however I'll probably just use plasterboard as it's easier to work with. As for the vinyl tiles I will be tiling up to...
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    Day one. So far there have been no nasty...

    Day one.

    So far there have been no nasty surprises or unexpected difficulties, but this is only day one :D.

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    Thanks Skew. I must admit the job of finishing...

    Thanks Skew. I must admit the job of finishing above the wall cabinets is a concern, hopefully I have come to the right place for advice :fingerscrossed:.
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    Thank you for the timely response Ian, much...

    Thank you for the timely response Ian, much appreciated
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    Where do I start - Kitchen Reno

    I'm doing a kitchen reno and would appreciate some pointers on the best way to go about it. I'll be ripping out all the existing cupboards and replacing them with new ones. I will be extending the...
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