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14th July 2007, 09:56 AM
Thread: Removing Stumps
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Just a thought for you. Removal of existing...
Just a thought for you.
Removal of existing stumps and replacing with steel beams is going to place more weight on the remaining stumps. It may not be a problem depending upon how they were... -
20th June 2007, 07:50 PM
Thread: Huge price to replace A/C compressor
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Unless they taught me wrong in tafe motor theory,...
Unless they taught me wrong in tafe motor theory, there are no capacitors in 3 phase motors.
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20th June 2007, 07:08 PM
Thread: Hardiplank vs Weatherboard cost
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Weatherboard wall linings: Hardboard Plank -...
Weatherboard wall linings:
Hardboard Plank - $35m2
Fibrecement Plank - $32-$42m2
Labour rates pretty similar at around $17m2 which is included in the above price.
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10th June 2007, 06:51 PM
Thread: Instant v stoarge Howt water service
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Huh, I'm referring to the Smartstart below the...
Huh, I'm referring to the Smartstart below the gas hotwater system in the picture - I've never seen it mentioned in the numerous gas hot water discussions here.
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10th June 2007, 06:13 PM
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And get some padlocks made up at the same time...
And get some padlocks made up at the same time from the same key. I paid around $20ea for heavy duty padlocks keyed alike. I've my whole house(*) keyed alike including the gates - nothing worse than...
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10th June 2007, 04:32 PM
Thread: link to costing web-site
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10th June 2007, 04:13 PM
Thread: Instant v stoarge Howt water service
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Digging up an old thread I thought a few of you...
Digging up an old thread I thought a few of you might like this gadget.
http://www.rinnai.com.au/hotwater/home/smartstart.asp?whs=home&pg=6
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5th June 2007, 09:55 PM
Thread: Shed Power Question
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At least 2.5mm. It could be a larger cable and a...
At least 2.5mm. It could be a larger cable and a 20A breaker installed due to a number of reasons.
20A continous, more depending on the duty cycle of what you're operating. Circuit breakers... -
4th June 2007, 08:52 PM
Thread: Walls -what are they made of?
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Most won't be generally too concerned as working...
Most won't be generally too concerned as working in the industry you're exposed to it nearly everyday for domestic work. (Everytime you climb into a roof and stir up some dust it's likely you're...
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4th June 2007, 08:43 PM
Thread: Walls -what are they made of?
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Most won't be generally too concerned as working...
Most won't be generally too concerned as working in the industry you're exposed to it nearly everyday for domestic work. (Everytime you climb into a roof and stir up some dust it's likely you're...
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4th June 2007, 07:47 PM
Thread: draftsperson, Brisbane
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The original draftperson may own the copyright on...
The original draftperson may own the copyright on the drawings and you may not be allowed to modify the drawings. Unless specified in writing the copyright will ussually belong to the designer....
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30th May 2007, 08:53 AM
Thread: another timber identifying query
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http://www.timberqueensland.com.au/services.asp#3
http://www.timberqueensland.com.au/services.asp#3
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26th May 2007, 08:37 AM
Thread: Architrave Light Switch
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Then you're most likely up for a whole rewire not...
Then you're most likely up for a whole rewire not just a switch replacement.
The black stuff is plastic insulation which falls apart after a number of years leaving bare uninsulated copper and... -
25th May 2007, 10:30 PM
Thread: Architrave Light Switch
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I don't spose the cable was enclosed in black...
I don't spose the cable was enclosed in black outer insulation by any chance ?
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24th May 2007, 09:14 PM
Thread: What's the Best Turf
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I put down about 120m2 of sir walter around 3...
I put down about 120m2 of sir walter around 3 years ago under two large mango trees where the grass never grew due to the trees shading the area for most of the day.
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17th May 2007, 08:35 PM
Thread: Source for MR16 LED
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Most now come with switch-mode power supplies...
Most now come with switch-mode power supplies which would be in the order of 80-95 % efficiency. Gone are the days of the big iron core transformer - unless you buy budget.
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14th May 2007, 08:28 PM
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Up here in QLD you can also whole completed...
Up here in QLD you can also whole completed houses moved onto your site.
You can get decent houses quite cheap but the majority of the costs is in the moving.
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9th May 2007, 08:18 PM
Thread: Height of Handrail
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At least 1000mm to the top of the handrail to...
At least 1000mm to the top of the handrail to meet BCA requirements.
But then handrails also depend upon the hight about the ground. If it's less than a meter fall from the deck then you can put... -
2nd May 2007, 09:23 PM
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On the inside of the window.
On the inside of the window.
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2nd May 2007, 09:19 PM
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Yeah, Stegbar make them - thanks.
Yeah, Stegbar make them - thanks.
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2nd May 2007, 09:16 PM
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Yeah, I have thought of that, but was more after...
Yeah, I have thought of that, but was more after the ventilation while remaining secure. Being able to leave the house open at the front which being out the backyard and not have to worry about...
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1st May 2007, 11:30 PM
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security options for timber casement windows
Has anyone got ideas for security options for timber casement windows ?
I know I could just fit bars, but by the time you fit bars and fly screens the windows just don't look as good anymore.... -
30th April 2007, 08:07 PM
Thread: Pool Earthing
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http://www.stackmasula.com.au/lit_update.htm ...
http://www.stackmasula.com.au/lit_update.htm
An electrical fault in the swimming pool at a gold coast resort killed a man a few years back. My understanding is that a normally earthed part of the... -
23rd April 2007, 10:45 PM
Thread: how long to draw up plans??
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Queensland Housing Commision still had the...
Queensland Housing Commision still had the original plans for my style of house (they used a number and did variations such as reversing the layout etc). They came in handy and will look good framed...
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23rd April 2007, 07:00 PM
Thread: plastic pipes for hot and cold water?
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Great photos. Thats the ones I'm talking about....
Great photos. Thats the ones I'm talking about. Available in most hardware stores - Like i said, just a few taps for the rainwater tank. I've seen them used at other houses when driving past too.
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20th April 2007, 09:17 PM
Thread: plastic pipes for hot and cold water?
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I installed 3 taps off a rainwater tank pump in...
I installed 3 taps off a rainwater tank pump in around 3 hours taking it easy using the plastic pipe. Would have spent the whole day doing it in copper - not to mention I prefer to spend as little...
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17th April 2007, 05:21 PM
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Thanks, I'll try and source a copy of it -...
Thanks, I'll try and source a copy of it - hopefully a free electronic version.
Even though one may be used in the middle - this is where the gyprock sheets will join and I've just read thats to... -
16th April 2007, 11:49 PM
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Wall framing using battens instead of noggins
Im planning on carrying out renovations to my existing house.
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14th April 2007, 08:19 AM
Thread: Paint prices online
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Don't forget that a cheap paint may require three...
Don't forget that a cheap paint may require three coats compared to good quality paint that only needs two coats. Don't seem so cheap when you factor that in as well as time.
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27th March 2007, 10:26 PM
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Thanks for the update. I'm a hundred meters or...
Thanks for the update.
I'm a hundred meters or so away from a substation so maybe I'm getting more signal here.
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14th March 2007, 11:30 PM
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[/URL]http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=...
[/URL]http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_1302[URL="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_1302"] <-- stupid icons (its on their website)
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1st February 2007, 10:43 PM
Thread: Telephone Connectors
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If you are going to go this way, make sure the...
If you are going to go this way, make sure the silicon is neutral cure otherwise any exposed metal will corrode.
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31st January 2007, 08:18 PM
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The 240V lamps have thinner wire inside them....
The 240V lamps have thinner wire inside them. Vibrations from people walking above them may cause them to fail prematurely. Use electronic transformers as they don't run hot. Make sure you can remove...
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31st January 2007, 08:13 PM
Thread: Telephone Connectors
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for a year until they corrode even with tape. ...
for a year until they corrode even with tape.
Underground joins even in conduit even with tape aren't recommended.
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19th January 2007, 10:54 PM
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You're not the only one that notices it. I hear...
You're not the only one that notices it.
I hear it in my ceiling fans, 2400W bar heater and see the interference on my TV.
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12th November 2006, 11:40 AM
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It's likely the thing will run fine off 12V DC if...
It's likely the thing will run fine off 12V DC if you get stuck and polarity (+ and -) doesn't matter.
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10th November 2006, 09:25 PM
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www.altronics.com.au...
www.altronics.com.au M8925
Plugpack DC 9V 1.7A Switchmode
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9th August 2006, 11:27 PM
Thread: Lights Dont Work :(
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Yellow used to be used instead of white on three...
Yellow used to be used instead of white on three phase boards years ago, so was possibly allowed at the time when the house was wired.
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5th August 2006, 09:36 PM
Thread: Painting with an air compressor
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You'll find the first coat applied with an...
You'll find the first coat applied with an air-compressor won't have enough paint to soak properly into the timber. I spent many weekends hand-painting the first coat on around 2,500 fence pailings...
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26th July 2006, 11:42 PM
Thread: copy of book
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Try Brisbane City Library: More colour...
Try Brisbane City Library:
More colour schemes for old Australian houses
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3rd July 2006, 11:26 PM
Thread: What is MDF
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The cutting of MDF onsite is not allowed in a...
The cutting of MDF onsite is not allowed in a number of shopping centres and construction sites. Where required to be done on-site, it must be done in a fully sealed room.
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30th June 2006, 10:45 PM
Thread: Stripping old (very old) architraves
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If you have an air compressor, you could try a...
If you have an air compressor, you could try a sand-blaster to clear out all the little specs of paint. Super cheap sell a $40 or so blaster and $20 for some 10kg fine grit. I've found it easy to...
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28th June 2006, 06:24 PM
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Centor have lots of range for this:...
Centor have lots of range for this:
http://www.centor.com.au/
If you're in Sandgate, QLD you might be in luck. [edit,m they have offices in most states]
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26th June 2006, 08:47 PM
Thread: Roof - Add-on, Rebuild or redesign ?
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Roof - Add-on, Rebuild or redesign ?
A draftman and myself are trying come up with a suitable roof layout to suit an extension - I'm sweet with the rest of layout but the roof is a problem neither of us have had much luck with. I'm...
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21st June 2006, 11:14 PM
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Sounds like the same problem as I had a few...
Sounds like the same problem as I had a few months back, on the same model, but don't know how someone could do the fault.
There's a round rubber diaphram that when water flows pushes up a small...