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@THAIPHUKET what "heavy" item do you want to hang? If there's a significant pull-out load (big TV on an arm) you will need something a bit different from hanging something like a cabinet which, whilst heavy, is mostly a downwards load.

Barclays pulled my on-shore account about 10 years ago, despite having a UK address, as I "appeared to be non-resident". Nationwide know I live in Thailand but don't seem to mind (they have a UK address for me). I have Lloyds offshore accounts in IoM, they also have my UK address.

We use bucket loads of these as it's quick and clean. Pretty well all the kit you see on BTS stations is fixed down with them. Hilti = Not particularly cheap of course.

Yeah ^^^, I reckon the "not bricks" team are correct, 99% certain they are facing over "something else". Chemical anchors (epoxy in the hole) work well, you do have to ensure that ALL the dust is removed from the hole (Hilti actually make a special tool for this) otherwise it will pull out.

Yup, need to avoid them. I like dumb!

Yup, match the size to the outside diameter of your chosen cable. We have a 2HP pump on the end of 50m of 1.5mm2 it probably doesn't meet the volt drop regulations but it starts and runs just fine. Power tools are very tolerant of supply voltage so up to 50m I'd go 1.5mm2. Over that then 2.5mm2, but remember 100m of 2.5 isn't something you want to be dragging around. Maybe split it into a number of shorter, more manageable lengths?

These are all low-cost Chinese units and essentially identical. They are powered by Chinese knock-off "Chonda" (copy Honda) engines. Ours has been perfectly reliable and starts every time (converted to full auto) and has only needed the carb cleaning out and a fuel tap (it came off in my hand, honest), replacement cost peanuts from the local farm shop. Other known brands such as Hyundai etc. are available but at more "premium" pricing.

The outlet looks pretty OK. Do you really need the "universal" socket? If not then try to find one with a standard Thai socket for better reliability. Of course, it's only IP66 when it has right-angle plugs inserted. To be honest I'm not sure I want to be using electrical stuff outside in "IP66 weather". You will need a cable gland to keep the damp out where your cable enters the box. The plug also looks OK although I've not seen inside one to look at the terminal arrangements (some are really terrible). The 2.5mm2 cable may be too big to fit in the plug. Unless your extension is really long 1.5mm2 would normally be adequate.

Nothing in English I'm afraid, even the Thai wiring code isn't structured like BS7671 (UK) or AS3000 (Aus) so a translation really wouldn't be of much use ???? If you want an English language standard to adhere to you could do worse than use AS3000 (.pdf copies are readily available online). Oz has similar climate and wiring accessories to those here so it's a pretty good fit ???? The UK uses some wiring structures (such as ring-finals) which really don't work here (to the point of actually being a hazard) and the NEC (US) is so prescriptive and US-centric as to make no sense here.

Why did I read this as "A good start for everyone is waking"

The amalgamating tape you stretch a LOT more, almost to the point you think it will break.

Readily available on Lazada etc. You have to follow the instructions by stretching the tape a lot more than you think in order for it to do the amalgamating thing. But done right it doesn't fall off, ever!

Yeah, the crimps are specific to a range of wire sizes. Those joints do look a bit, er, skimpy, on the tape; but I doubt there's any real hazard. Compared to what you see fizzing away at wedding venues or markets it's hyper-safe!

With the exponential rise (mine is up 14% this year before any age-related increase) in insurance premiums, it's definitely worth keeping it up if you are entitled!

When you were 6, birthdays and Christmas were soooooo far apart!!! When you are 60, birthdays and Christmas seem to come around sooner and sooner (and you're happy to see each one, it means you're not quite dead)

Harry or Piers? Or both?

Is there any chance we could make Asean Now A "Sussex's Free Zone"? Please!

If it's done by PEA, they are nowhere near as amateurish as some would suggest! They've probably used service-drop crimps like this: - Which can be installed onto existing cables without cutting, just remove the insulation and crimp. These are what they use at the top of your drop to connect to the overhead supply. The tape will be one of the high-voltage self-amalgamating rubber tapes such as 3M Scotch 23 splicing tape. EDIT According to 3M data this is good to 69kV! 220V is a walk in the park. Which when applied correctly becomes a solid insulating mass after a few hours. This type of joint is pretty safe and waterproof although I probably wouldn't go around deliberately grabbing one. As others have noted, it's not yours and it's generally out of reach so nothing to do about it other than not try to touch it.

Welcome to the Bird-s**t Welding Club! (Do we need a separate forum?) The angle-grinder and paint hides a multitude of sins I learnt to weld as an apprentice xx years ago, trust me, it is NOT like riding a bike! I just don't have the fine motor-control needed to maintain the arc. So, it's Thai style splat and wriggle.

Yup, it seems that a government U-turn has occurred.

That's identical to our KwaiThong unit which happily runs our inverter welder. The welder says Imax is 27A but I doubt it ever really goes over 20A. It certainly has never opened the 20A breakers on our outlet circuits but we rarely run it over about 80A weld-current. It's also less than the 18k we paid in 2011 (but that was a flood-enhanced price).

As last-ditch protection after the BMS and then the MCB have failed to do their job. Definitely. In normal operation (or most abnormal operation) the fuse should never open so it should be a one-off cost.

From their FaceBore page ????

Both feet, whilst seeming remaining standing and playing the trombone!

More of a flap!