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  1. Crossy
    For tiny systems many don't bother and just DIY. Just ensure that you never go into net-export and that the meter man doesn't see the meter going backwards (assuming you have a conventional disc type meter, electronic meters are a different animal).
  2. Crossy
    If you post on the Thai Biodiversity Facebore group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thai.species.id with location details they will ID for you. Usually, a very rapid response ???? If you don't use FaceBook I'll post the photos if you can give a more precise location.
  3. Crossy
    Generic "Sports Equipment" (HS Code 9506.99.0000) should be 10% duty plus 7% VAT on the declared CIF value. So about $19 if we take $104 as the CIF. Then of course DHL have their fees to add on. The problem is, of course, they have the money so there's really no reason (by their thinking) to actually do anything about giving some of it back. How much is your time worth?
  4. Crossy
    The use of AC rated MCBs on DC circuits has been discussed a few times, but what about mis-wiring of DC MCBs? Check those polarity and direction markings. It matters!
  5. Crossy
    I would certainly clean up any splintered ends with a nice sharp saw. Madam has some mysterious stuff she paints on the cut ends which apparently prevents fungus. I'll try and find out what it is.
  6. Crossy
    I suggest you start a separate thread to discuss this situation. But generally, what you are proposing will work just fine.
  7. Crossy
    Antennas (and associated electronics) of some kind, possibly 5G.
  8. Crossy
    I doubt there will actually be any issue, many meters are unsealed (ours is one) and many don't even have the covers fitted. If your local man removes the seal then you can blame him Even in the UK they simply re-seal the meter (IIRC they use a different colour seal) and note on the account. Remove the seal again and you're possibly for the high jump.
  9. Crossy
    Looks like the meter reader had his wellies (although he did manage to come at low tide) ???? Unfortunately, we used 303kWh so a reduced discount of 156.06 Baht ????
  10. Crossy
    Yup, that's the number I have and got little joy with. I'll try again later and see if I get a different rep.
  11. Crossy
    Do you still have the number? I applied through an agent so don't have the actual VFS receipt ????
  12. Crossy
    Perfect! Used my Thai mobile number. Got to be handy in future.
  13. Crossy
    Of this I'm not sure, it's been aeons since I used Skype-Out to call a real phone. I did actually get to talk to a person. Story in the post above yours.
  14. Crossy
    Which number did you use and how did you get to speak to an actual person. I only have the VFS reference which doesn't work with the automagic system. I'm evidently missing something here. EDIT Well I got to a person using the "anything else" options, he took details and "transferred" me, at which point the call dropped. EDIT 2 Finally got a human again. Net result "We cannot deal with this you have to contact VFS!" Grrr.
  15. Crossy
    Fell at the first hurdle, can't use Skype as it appears as a "withheld number" ???? I suppose I'd better load up my mobile credit ????
  16. Crossy
    Yeah, looks like I'll be calling them soon ????
  17. Crossy
    That was my immediate thought on reading the topic title ????
  18. Crossy
    13 weeks and counting since UK Passport Office took the $$$ from my credit card ???? I knew there were delays, but ...
  19. Crossy
    Is there an "other information" or similar box on the outgoing Santander transfer page? Maybe putting your and your wife's names in there would satisfy Wise.
  20. Crossy
    Yes, JIB have an excellent delivery service, I've used it several times (although never in the middle of the night).
  21. Crossy
    Do let us know how you get on ????
  22. Crossy
    Yeah, we've actually just crept over the 300 unit mark this month due to some poor sunshine days ???? I don't think we'll starve because of it unlike some in the UK ????
  23. Crossy
    I just realised we haven't had a water bill this month, but since the meter is actually under water ...
  24. Crossy
    Yeah, if we haven't got a bill by tomorrow night (which would be the latest he's ever been) I'll get Madam to call. Just looking for previous knowledge, knowledge is power!
  25. Crossy
    Does anyone have experience of how PEA or MEA handle meters that are not accessible due to flooding? Our meter man is due over the next couple of days, if he has his wellies and comes at his regular time (which just happens to coincide with low tide) all will be good. But what happens if he can't get to the meter? Do they just wait until next month or something else?

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