GaryB1263

If someone had the land it would be cool to have a true lifelong friend. How can someone acquire an elephant or three without contributing to the illegal elephant trade?

I thought somebody might respond to help. I haven't been in Pattaya for years - but I remember there's a Home Pro in S. Pattaya near where Sukhumvit and the road that goes to Jomtiem intersect. Cheers.

The only DIY home improvement stores in South Pattaya that I know of are HomeWorks by Big C near the intersection of Sukhumvit and Pattaya Tai, and Thai Watsadu on Sukhumvit between Soi Watboon and Soi Chaiyapruek. Both of them probably have ECLBs. In fact, I think I bought my Square-D ECLB at HomeWorks.

Thanks Bank. HomeWorks didn't have the one that Crossy identified for me. Next on my list is HomePro. I might check out Waisadu just for GP.

I'm pretty sure Home Pro, Global, (forget some of the others there) will all carry RCBO mains for Square-D in the 40-50amp range.

Isn't the only HomePro in Pattaya located near BigC Extra?

Excellent report hyku.

The device our OP wants is on page 7 of this document http://static.schneider-electric.us/docs/Circuit%20Protection/Miniature%20Circuit%20Breakers/0739DB9901.pdf

Probably the QO245MBGX30 (45A / 30mA)

Available in 16, 20, 32, 45 and 63A versions (all are 30mA leakage)

EDIT Charnchai have them at 2,640 Baht + VAT http://www.charnchai.net/product-en-1018745-5529517-Main+circuit+breakers+with+vacuum+++leak+QO+MBGX+Type+2+Pole+45+Amp.,+10kA..html

Yes! That's the one. Does anyone know where I can find this breaker around Pattaya

I got all the way on the order to the CC info. It was all in Thai and they only accept 10 or so banks.

TIT.

The device our OP wants is on page 7 of this document http://static.schneider-electric.us/docs/Circuit%20Protection/Miniature%20Circuit%20Breakers/0739DB9901.pdf

Probably the QO245MBGX30 (45A / 30mA)

Available in 16, 20, 32, 45 and 63A versions (all are 30mA leakage)

EDIT Charnchai have them at 2,640 Baht + VAT http://www.charnchai.net/product-en-1018745-5529517-Main+circuit+breakers+with+vacuum+++leak+QO+MBGX+Type+2+Pole+45+Amp.,+10kA..html

Yes! That's the one. Does anyone know where I can find this breaker around Pattaya

I was in HomeWorks today. They had what the clerk said was the replacement It was 67 amps and the over all length looked longer. I suppose that longer body is where the magic happens.

Is this still for a Schneider Square-D RCBO main breaker? 67 amps doesn't sound like a normal product. (?) Again, there is only one physical size and they usually come in 40, 45, 50, 63, and 100 amp (to wit).

And, you should be looking at 40-50 amp breaker anyway.

Yes. It was a 63 amp breaker. I am looking for a 50 amp.

Construction is scheduled for the vacant lot next to VT6. Does anyone know when it starts?

That is bad. GLTA in VT6.

I look at this empty property on the satellite view on my maps program. I wonder what that piece of land is worth?

It is big enough for a VT9 buildings Y and Z.

Construction is scheduled for the vacant lot next to VT6. Does anyone know when it starts?

That is bad. GLTA in VT6.

You may find it easier to just replace the entire control box with one that comes with or can be purchased with an RCD+MCB (RCBO) that fits.

Since you lack a Earth-Ground and live in the 22nd Century you won't want to use an actual ELCB, but instead use an RCD+MCB (RCBO).

Could I run a groung wire to the steel structure of the building? At least it would supply ground to a ELCB.

in your picture the green wire goes into the breaker but does not seem to come out at the top

Is this your neutral connection or is the neutral connection wired directly to the neutral block ?

Thes breakers are not ELCB and are available in most stores Watsadu for example. and in variable current ratings and are designe to fit in the sandard Box

In the Square-D units both the L and N from the top of the incomer go to internal bus-bars which the MCBs clip onto. You can see the live bar in the gap between the incomer and first MCB.

The green wire is indeed the incoming neutral.

Our OP wants to replace the 2-pole incoming MCB with an RCBO to give him earth leakage protection.

In the past 2-pole Square-D RCBOs were as common as hen's teeth, seem to be easier now.

I was in HomeWorks today. They had what the clerk said was the replacement It was 67 amps and the over all length looked longer. I suppose that longer body is where the magic happens.

I can see this problem with sourcing Square D RCBOs has come up in Thailand before. Crossy where are You!

Eh? Schneider main breakers with built-in RCD/RCBO (whatever you want to call it) are as common as Buffalo shit - practically every mom&pop electrical store will have them in stock.

lol. I can hear them now "No hab!" "Next week!"

Love the unused pristine-condition Earth-Ground Bar.

So... where are you hiding the earth-grounds?

I live in View Talay 5. I think the building is 8 years old. I can't see any evidence of grounding anywhere. TIT.

Thanks for the replies.

This Schneider is a 63A but I bet they offer a 50 A also

http://eseresu.tarad.com/product-en-1073318-6154510-SCHNEIDER+QO263MBGX30+RCD++SA.html?lang=en#

There has to be somewhere I can verify the size (L*W*D). The actual part of the breaker sticking out of the slot in the cover is 35mm * 57mm.

The picture givin is crap. I can see this problem with sourcing Square D RCBOs has come up in Thailand before. Crossy where are You!

If not how can I test the built-in ELCB on the shower heater.

Doesn't it have a test button (which puts a specific resistor that must result in the ELCB tripping)?

Or don't you trust it?

I didn't see a teat button.

Here's a Thai website which allows you to track projects price valuations.

http://www.hipflat.co.th/en/pattaya/condo

And "yes", the trend for Pattaya has been going down fairly steadily.

This last affirmation is in contradiction with the link you gave above.

I don't see prices falling on http://www.hipflat.co.th/en/search/condo-for-sale/pattaya

I see prices falling in some projects on this website but this could be attributed to location, location, location, which has been discussed before.

No doubt. I looked at the prices in View Talay 6. Location, Location for sure.

Here's a Thai website which allows you to track projects price valuations.

http://www.hipflat.co.th/en/pattaya/condo

And "yes", the trend for Pattaya has been going down fairly steadily.

This last affirmation is in contradiction with the link you gave above.

I don't see prices falling on http://www.hipflat.co.th/en/search/condo-for-sale/pattaya

I can understand your point Pattaya but IMHO aren't the condos in these listing services the losers nobody wants?

Where in the Pattaya area can I get a drop in replacement ELCB for the main 50 amp breaker is this possible.

If not how can I test the built-in ELCB on the shower heater.

Are you having sulfurous burps? That goes with Giardia.

What about a weed killer for weeds that come up through the gravel in our parking lot?

Is there anything that is not toxic?

I found it Charlie. It is Ortho Ground Clear Triox. I used it in the US many times. Maybe you can find the Asian equivalent?

This has been discussed so many times recently it borders as a troll post.

Here's a Thai website which allows you to track projects price valuations.

http://www.hipflat.co.th/en/pattaya/condo

And "yes", the trend for Pattaya has been going down fairly steadily.

1.) The military coup, as well as other negative publicity, has reduced the number of expat retirees and tourists.

2.) The Russians are retreating from their pervious buying purges.

4.) More desirable land acquisition in neighboring Cambodia & Viet Nam.

5.) Continued failing scholastic marks for local private schools along with raising tuition.

6.) Too much building of condos, off main routes (makes the market saturated).

Hipflat is very good website. I wish I had found it sooner.

I agree although some of their data may be stale. My building in Jomtien and similar buildings(direct beach access) here in Jomtien show huge increases or more moderate increases but those projects further from the sea with limited views are pretty much flat or down slightly.

I can believe there are over 100 condos for rent and 90 for sale in my building (VT5). The prices they are trying to get for a rental are ridiculous. This place is a ghost town.

Thanks for the various suggestions for the weeds in our gravel parking lot area.

I have found that getting cheap labor to do such a job often results in other complications!

I have even considered a sheep or two, or a goat or two,

But then the poop needs to be cleaned up!

I will try to find out the ground sterilent I was using in the US. It was very cheap. 3/4 of a gallon made 1.5 gallons of spray and it only cost $11.

This has been discussed so many times recently it borders as a troll post.

Here's a Thai website which allows you to track projects price valuations.

http://www.hipflat.co.th/en/pattaya/condo

And "yes", the trend for Pattaya has been going down fairly steadily.

1.) The military coup, as well as other negative publicity, has reduced the number of expat retirees and tourists.

2.) The Russians are retreating from their pervious buying purges.

4.) More desirable land acquisition in neighboring Cambodia & Viet Nam.

5.) Continued failing scholastic marks for local private schools along with raising tuition.

6.) Too much building of condos, off main routes (makes the market saturated).

Hipflat is very good website. I wish I had found it sooner.

They are generally used in the cups of instant noodles.

That sounds interesting. I might try it. Just crack the eggs in the noodles after the noodles are cooked???

Simple equation,

how long has one purchased a property

how much would rent have been in that period, then see profit loss

example

buy house 8 years ago for gbp, and 76 baht to 1 gbp, house was purchased for 1.8 million baht, cash

rent would have been 15,000 baht per month x 8 years is 1,440,000 baht, not rocket science is it?????. New rental 2014 may be 17,000 baht per month for 1 year contract.Obviously the exchange rate is lower now, but many expats bought when currency exchange was excellant, so one cannot look at some properties reducing in price. Many Bangkok thais are buying property in Chonburi, maybe protection against Bangkok being a water theme park in the future.

I'm curious to be informed where in Pattaya you could buy a house for 1.8 Million that fetches 17.000 Baht monthly rent today.

There near the new train station.