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20th March 2024, 10:50 PM
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Do not do this. Double trapping is an absolute no...
Do not do this. Double trapping is an absolute no no. Gee 2 plumbers with no results. What tests did they carry out?
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20th March 2024, 07:42 PM
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As long as you're happy with it Bob, I ain't...
As long as you're happy with it Bob, I ain't telling anyone.
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20th March 2024, 06:29 PM
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FYI the outdated method I refer to was a coupled...
FYI the outdated method I refer to was a coupled connection to a 40mm, or larger, trapped standing-wastepipe. This comprised of a barbed fitting screwed into bush with holes drilled in it, to prevent...
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20th March 2024, 03:22 PM
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You could substitute the 's' trap for a double...
You could substitute the 's' trap for a double nippled combination trap (available from bunnings) and connect the dishwasher hose to the lower nipple. This would displace the flow from dishwasher to...
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20th March 2024, 02:31 PM
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Sorry. Fail to see your point. Talking about...
Sorry. Fail to see your point. Talking about seperate connection to a standing waste, ie. dropping the drain hose into top of a 40 or 50mm vertical pipe, where the trap is at the base.
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20th March 2024, 01:35 PM
Thread: Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill
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NEW No worries.
No worries.
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20th March 2024, 01:19 PM
Thread: Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill
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NEW Hope the suitable Rhom chuck comes down to more...
Hope the suitable Rhom chuck comes down to more realistic price sometime soon.
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20th March 2024, 12:46 PM
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I don't believe it to be practicable for an air...
I don't believe it to be practicable for an air gap when connecting a dishwasher or clothes washing machine to a trapped standing wastepipe. The likelihood of siphonage is fairly negligible unless...
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20th March 2024, 11:27 AM
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Don't mean to burst your bubble Bob, but if there...
Don't mean to burst your bubble Bob, but if there isn't a trap incorporated in the waste drain of the coffee machine, then technically this is not legal.
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16th March 2024, 03:18 PM
Thread: Got a quote from a builder
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Whatever happened to getting 3 quotes ? With 45...
Whatever happened to getting 3 quotes ?
With 45 years in the building game you must have connections, to obtain more realistic prices.
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18th February 2024, 04:54 PM
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A cheaper alternative to Fillcoat fibre is...
A cheaper alternative to Fillcoat fibre is Fastfix Wetshield (available from bunnings). Can be applied over silicone. For the
small amount you need , a 500l litre tin would be ample.
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18th February 2024, 04:27 PM
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Nonsense. Fillcoat fibre & noxyde can be applied...
Nonsense. Fillcoat fibre & noxyde can be applied to a box gutter, which has a minimum fall requirment of 1 in200.
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18th February 2024, 11:23 AM
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To give yourself some breathing space, treat the...
To give yourself some breathing space, treat the worst affected areas, ie rust holes lead collar etc with fillcoat fibre.
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10th October 2023, 04:30 PM
Thread: Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill
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NEW Amazon Au Prime Big Deal 2 day sale $254.03....
Amazon Au Prime Big Deal 2 day sale $254.03. Unfortunately no site or mention of the Rohm 871050 chuck.
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27th May 2023, 12:35 PM
Thread: Hot and cold pipework orientation
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Call the Vba complaints dept. and ask for...
Call the Vba complaints dept. and ask for guidance.
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26th May 2023, 09:39 PM
Thread: Hot and cold pipework orientation
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Whoever you spoke to from the Master Plumbers is...
Whoever you spoke to from the Master Plumbers is absolutely right. It is a compliance issue and therefore the responsibility lies with the Plumber who signed off on the compliance certificate for...
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27th June 2017, 10:48 PM
Thread: Triton 2000 locking pin
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Triton 2000 locking pin
Hi all, wondering if anyone knows what this particular part is really called. I'm referring to the pop out pin on the legs of the 2000 model. Yes, I know the Triton parts list name it as a locking...
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11th July 2015, 09:41 PM
Thread: Masters Hardware
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Was in masters today. Store has had a major...
Was in masters today. Store has had a major reshuffle since my last visit. Wandering thru the tool section happened to notice a triton 12" sliding drop saw. New look, motor is positioned on the top...
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24th January 2015, 11:50 PM
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In your first post,don't you mean BOC ...
In your first post,don't you mean BOC
Anyhow,glad bunnings stock acet. bottles.Picked one up end of last year.Went to trade counter paid and received sales docket(need to photo copy this and file... -
15th March 2014, 08:35 PM
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Don't know what the obvious is,but that's got to...
Don't know what the obvious is,but that's got to be the ugliest bride I've ever seen.
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14th March 2014, 11:46 AM
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Elroy wanted to break the shackles and put an end...
Elroy wanted to break the shackles and put an end to the meaning "Balls and Chain"
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13th March 2014, 01:21 PM
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Ha,cousin Elroy always in it for a laugh
Ha,cousin Elroy always in it for a laugh
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13th March 2014, 01:01 PM
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Warning-riding chainsaws can be detrimental to...
Warning-riding chainsaws can be detrimental to your health
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13th March 2014, 12:44 PM
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Now if I just give this a pull,I might find if...
Now if I just give this a pull,I might find if there's a crack in it
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13th March 2014, 12:41 PM
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Is it a two stroke or a four stroke?
Is it a two stroke or a four stroke?
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18th February 2014, 10:42 PM
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Think it's time to let this one slip and get some...
Think it's time to let this one slip and get some other blood on the slab.
Liked em all.Special mention to Chris,would've had it if you added"but not the installer".
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17th February 2014, 11:03 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.XI
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O/T(overtime)=Double Bubble
O/T(overtime)=Double Bubble
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17th February 2014, 10:55 AM
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Hey John,if your still looking for guard support...
Hey John,if your still looking for guard support I've just spotted one on eBay(buy now $16+post)
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15th February 2014, 10:56 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.XI
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strife
strife
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14th February 2014, 08:07 PM
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Thanks Chief hope I don't bleed too badly. Now...
Thanks Chief hope I don't bleed too badly.
Now try this -
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14th February 2014, 04:52 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.XI
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seam
seam
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13th February 2014, 09:09 AM
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Poor paw fruit
Poor paw fruit
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13th February 2014, 08:57 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.XI
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Chrome
Chrome
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3rd February 2014, 10:34 PM
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Same as malb said. Is it 12mm or 1/2" or does it...
Same as malb said. Is it 12mm or 1/2" or does it have some interchangeable collets?No mention of speed control.
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3rd February 2014, 02:01 PM
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50 bucks isn't a lot to part with.So is it worth...
50 bucks isn't a lot to part with.So is it worth it?Sure,you'll always get your money back if you sell it on.Question is for this price how many components are missing?I see you've started another...
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28th February 2013, 04:40 PM
Thread: Old Triton Table & TR-12
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I'd say the table top is Model RTA001...
I'd say the table top is Model RTA001 (manufactured from 1985 to 1995).If you were contemplating fitting it to a Series 2000 Workcentre a Router Table Fitting Kit (part no.WCA311) would be...
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27th February 2013, 05:52 PM
Thread: Old Triton Table & TR-12
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Hi,what you have is a Mk3 New Series Router &...
Hi,what you have is a Mk3 New Series Router & Jig-saw Table.The accessories,cogged thing(mystery),the black items are overhead saw guard and protractor/mitre gauge from a mk2 workcentre.
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28th January 2013, 11:04 PM
Thread: Prep Work for welding Gal Steel
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Thanks for the words of wisdom Grahame.Galvanised...
Thanks for the words of wisdom Grahame.Galvanised poisoning is right up there.I've found that the galvanising on the 100x100 posts has been pretty light on and grinds off easily but the galvanising...
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28th January 2013, 09:08 PM
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Looks similar to festool,if price is compatible...
Looks similar to festool,if price is compatible might be worth considering if ever gets here.
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28th January 2013, 08:32 PM
Thread: Prep Work for welding Gal Steel
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Prep Work for welding Gal Steel
I'd love to say I'm in the middle of a major project,but I don't believe I've hit the 1/2 way mark just yet.Still coming out of the ground after many years of grunt&toil.I've been carry out some...
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23rd January 2013, 11:42 PM
Thread: Fein Multitool-Switch Operation
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Fein Multitool-Switch Operation
I've had my fein multitool for a no. of years now,use it only when need arises.Perfect tool for tight places,been happy with the end product and had good results on the job tasks tackled.The only...
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19th January 2013, 07:28 PM
Thread: Wet/Dry Vac for Dust Extraction
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Hey Doug are these prices for DWV or Stormwater ...
Hey Doug are these prices for DWV or Stormwater
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19th January 2013, 05:10 PM
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Some trivia for you.Just found out yesterday that...
Some trivia for you.Just found out yesterday that Triton use to make a Bevel Guide for MK3 New Series.One was listed on EBay BRA001 never been used still in the box,said they'd had it for 15...
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5th November 2012, 10:20 PM
Thread: News from Triton
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Triton Spares?
G'day Andrew,
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19th August 2012, 12:17 PM
Thread: 6 inch pipe
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The 'Y' junction is a 45 degree or 45 degree...
The 'Y' junction is a 45 degree or 45 degree offset junction,once referred to as an oblique junction.The 'T' junction is an 88 degree or 88 degree offset junction,sometimes referred to as a sweep...
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17th August 2012, 07:25 PM
Thread: Darwinian Selection At Work
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Like the way how #1 darts off momentarily comes...
Like the way how #1 darts off momentarily comes back shows all it's a chisel, not just a sharpened piece of stick.But I do like his square.#2 hard to say whose got more teeth,saw or operator.And who...
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16th August 2012, 03:51 PM
Thread: Steel Blue Boots
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A few years back, I was needing a pair of...
A few years back, I was needing a pair of replacement work boots. got a new pair of steel blues(steel cap lace ups) from the purchasing officer of the company I was working for. Found them extremely...
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14th August 2012, 07:56 PM
Thread: TRA001 router bearings
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Be interested in how you go at "picking them up...
Be interested in how you go at "picking them up on the way".Unless you pull the bearings out and match them with a Generic Brand,I would'nt have thought they'd be a shelf item.The only place I've had...
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13th August 2012, 01:38 AM
Thread: wire wheel
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wire wheel
That's an impressive shiny hammer you have there in that 1st pic Pete.Another pic of the offending apparatus would be a nice touch.I would take soundmans' sound advice and rip that outer guard off...
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26th July 2012, 02:36 AM
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Funny I thought the acronym for KISS was (Keep...
Funny I thought the acronym for KISS was (Keep It Simple Stupid) surely things aren't that different in the west :wink: