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What's the spec. on that Schneider unit? The problem with lightning surges is that they are far too fast for any electro-mechanical device to operate. The MOVs in the SPD's are very fast, but have to have enough current capability to snub the likely surges. They reset by themselves but do wear out (hence the "replace" window). We have a 100kA SPD on our incoming supply where it enters the house, then smaller 60kA units on the feeds to the solar on the car port. Delicate or expensive technology gets local good quality, plug-in protectors too. I think you are going to need another box with a nice meaty SPD mounted right next to your incoming MCCB as a start.

TSP - Trisodium Phosphate. Get it on Lazada https://www.lazada.co.th/products/chemipan-trisodium-phosphate-tsp-industrial-1kg-i283758879-s461522578.html? Let's move this to DIY.

The dogs have their own coats to augment their built-in furry jackets and internal heaters ????

I noticed that Madam has located and prepared her scarf, cardi, gloves and woolly hat. Not wearing them just yet but they are at the ready. I'll stick with the shorts and T

Nothing that I'm aware of, it would be almost unenforceable anyway in a place the size of BKK. If you live in a village / moo baan there might just be local rules but I doubt it.

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Would you buy a used car from either of these men??

Error in translation?

This is probably the best bet for keeping the costs down. Obviously more in-country hassle but if you want zero hassle don't come to Thailand.

"I'm bored" task for the day, write an App to encode plain text to "Old Phone Speak".

Maybe. But unless you've decoded it too you wouldn't know what "one" is!

Freezer topped up - Check. Beer in stock - Check. Fuel in car - Check. Strike away chaps, you're already protected from the worst of the fuel cost by the current 30 Baht cap.

This is good advice, however mahjongguy already has 5 RCBOs, I'm assuming on "risky" circuits.

Yes, I admit, I decoded it

HomePro have a few things that might suit, what we in the UK might call a zed-bed ???? https://www.homepro.co.th/p/1151876 Check for local stores and availability.

I assume our OP is not talking about this:- More something like this:-

I hope all that black is tape and not fried wiring!

Was the guy in the other truck hoping to catch him for a quick barbie? Allegedly quite tasty ????

Flame deleted - let's keep it civil shall we?

Yeah, it does sound like it's on it's last legs, definitely time for a replacement. You might score by giving it a de-scale with vinegar but that might just as easily finish it off.

Yeah, 9,000 to 12,000 BTU would be the standard Thai guesstimate. With a well insulated bedroom then towards the low end would be just fine. I would go inverter or the (relatively small) energy savings.

Did you buy one of the boxes you linked to earlier? Does it have instructions?

it's a hybrid, solar during the day, existing hydro to cover the night time load. Actually a pretty clever idea.

^^^ This!!! Way too many people become victims of their own security!!