shaemus

13 hours ago, Why Me said:

Never done this before. Where is the place? Same forms to be filled as for CW? Does it take long? Thanks.

As you come down the stairs after security it is in the corner of the room next to the glazed wall. 

Give yourself a bit of time to walk between the 2 desks, 1 has school kids checking docs and the main one has the immigration officer who gets the glory of placing the stamp in your PP. 

SHAEMUS 

10 hours ago, toast1 said:

I'm not using Whatsapp, just want to make calls using my phone company, over wifi. 

There is a wifi call setting in Android

 

thanks

 

this can be a bit hit and miss as the technical points are pretty complex, but basically if your provider supports it and also support the exact model/firmware type handset that you have then you should be ok, its easy and free to try.

pull down the main menu from the top of the screen.

click on the plane mode logo, this will turn off your mobile connectivity and also wifi.

when you see the plane icon on the top of the screen where the battery % is normally located, press wifi, your phone will connect via wifi to the network.

get someto call you when in this mode and see if it works.

there is also other areas that you can try to turn on the VOwifi, but it changes dramatically from model to model and also from Android version . so i suggest if the above steps dont work to find the exact model number of your handset and the version and firmware version and google those along with Vowifi or wifi calling. or you may have a shortcut button already loaded on your settings screen that you pulled down in the steps above.

if you get stuck, then just reply with your model Number, android version and firmware version an i will find some info for you. but depending on where you bought your phone may possibly influence the carriers decision to enable you to be able to use their network via wifi. The reason for this is they want to sell the phones that they have customised the software for their own network, for example i have a One plus nord, Telstra in Australia dont support the VoWifi even though the software on the phone does

Shaemus

try copper grease.

its probably cheaper to get a few new sockets than buy it though..

Shaemus

On 1/12/2022 at 8:15 AM, farmerjo said:

You may be able to re registar on this link.

http://roi.in.th/kubotaSparePart_demo/kpad.php

its seems like a dead link. As it has Demo in the title i assume its a work in progress, i got to the register screen but nothing is registering and there is latin text used in the address area as a dummy data.

I am stumped as i found this incredibly usefull  as my local kubota are somewhat helpfull but lazy, and its easier for me just to walk in with a list of part numbers rather than take hours attemting to explain what i want.

thanks for the Link, lets hope it goes live soon., i did post on the FB page of siamkubota but they deleted my post.

Shaemus

Does anyone have a link for Kpad access

it the online parts directory for Kubota machines

i cant seem to find it on the Website and the Link i have wants me to Log in which i cant remember my username password etc

TIA

Shaemus

my MIL bought a rice mil recently.

i recon it was the cheapest in the shop as they dont sell it any more, its somewhat well made but as with alot of local made items here it lacks finesse.

here is what is have learnt from having to fix the machine.

• Its is very likely the machine will not be earthed, you should do this.
• look for the ability to adjust the motor position so the belt/pully system can be aligned and made true
• look for a machine with belt tensioners that isn't provided by just the motor position
• what spares are available now, and can you get them with the machine upon collection
• does it have a contactor type switch arrangment
• does it have a type D circuit breaker installed of have they used C which is not for motors
• can you take a bag of your own rice and mill it in the shop so they can show you how it works properly

just a few tips

shameus

The threads used in Thailand are predominantly BSSP with some male items being BSST. 

Quite acceptable to use tapered into parallel. 

I use a combination of ptfe tape and thread sealant paste for my outdoor / pump thread. I was chatting to some pipe fitters at work and that is what was in the spec for their work (bhp) so I decided to copy it. 

Shaemus 

Buy a 4 pole ip66 enclosure. They have a din rail already installed inside and a see through door that enables you to fiddle with the settings onnyour timer

Eg

https://s.lazada.co.th/s.UTK0r

I am looking to buy drainage channel like this. 

Has anyone ever seen any? 

Its for outdoor use on a drive way as an example 

Thanks 

Shaemus 

On 10/6/2021 at 2:57 PM, AhFarangJa said:

So do I, but wanted a professional opinion on whether they are safe or not. it looks like they have a separate unit within the box itself that is completely sealed.

Hi mate, 

Just a few things to consider from an electrician: 

The active / live & neutral is transposed between the uk style and the universal type pictured, sonyou would be switching the neutral only if you used a uk type convention. 

Also the usb outlets have habbit of breaking and outputting far more voltage than you or your device are looking for plus they generally are not (smart) so QC3 or 4 ans may be very slow at charging devices. I personally would not have any in my house unless a very reliable brand

Food for thought

Shaemus 

On 10/21/2021 at 2:28 PM, mahjongguy said:

Why no soldering?

A good electrical system has low resistance, normally obtained by good installation practices, the primary method is not to put too many joints in or keep to a minimum. 

Solder certainly has its uses but it use should be kept to the absolute minimum. 

If you search "terminal on lazada a wide variety is shown as available. 

Shaemus 

On 10/21/2021 at 11:52 PM, sometimewoodworker said:

Mostly single cable is used as it’s much easier to pull.

Its cheaper, to buy. It doesn't even come on a cable drum so not easy to use. It only because labour is cheap that is tolerated by industry. 

Its termed "singles" in the UK and building wire in the uk. In both of those places it is not cheaper to install as it is not double insulated and CANNOT be installed surface direct or just floating above ceilings. Its for electrical safety of which there isn't a great deal of reguard for here in the LOS. Its seemingly accepted as the norm here as there isn't any looking who cares nor can do anything about it and it may well be perfectly to the standards here but as always in any industry the national standards are the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM methods you can use. 

Shaemus 

On 10/21/2021 at 10:22 AM, tamsam6 said:

Thank you Shaemus.  Solid information.  I'm going to see about getting these recommendations translated by the translator I use and just hand them to the contractor.  Thanks again!

It might be an idea to go to your local large diy store and spend a few hours literally looking at the materials that are available of the shelf, and whilst you are there in situ. Google the name of the equipment eg. Imc /  emt metal conduit and search for images. This will give you a decent idea of how the equipment is installed. The emt metal conduit system is much cheaper to install, lighter, and obviously quicker, apposed to imc which requires higher level of skills and the requirement to have each piece of conduit threaded. 

The above is just and example another would be the size and depth of the back boxes in the walls for the switches / sockets etc. The standard format here is 4" x 2" box. There are different depths of box and also  4" x 4" for a 6 gang plate or 2 rows of three switchs one ontop of another. Your house plans ideally will have the switching layout on so you can work out the box requirements from that. 

Whilst we are on the subject of switches also consider this. Are you cabling for smart switches? 

I personally always take the neutral to the switch, which in the UK is called 3 plating. So you have a feed in Live Neutral & earth. Through the switches (live only) and back out to the lights. It makes the requirement for deeper boxes or set back more into the brickwork but makes testing much easier as it does to second fix ( install accessories) as you are not on a ladder stripping multiple cables. Just one T&E or L, N, E. 

Just a thoughts

Shaemus 

On 10/14/2021 at 3:28 PM, Yellowtail said:

My pleasure. To be clear, I have not used the silver, but I have used the green and the gold and both worked great. I used the green for ceramic kitchen counter and wall and the gold for glass mosaic trim in the bathroom and kitchen. Good results and a few years now without issue. 

Thanks again, 

I went to Dohome yesterday and found the silver cement by Crocodile

I was a bit startled by the Price. 300Bht.

Luckily there was a very helpful sales assistant who showed me the TPI product which is also suitable for tile on tile which was less than half the price of the forementioned brand. 

More of an FYI for other readers than reply @Yellowtail. Thanks again for your help. 

On 10/17/2021 at 9:16 PM, tamsam6 said:

A few questions

Don you want UG service mains?

What does UG mean?

 

UG = underground or burried, for the sake of clarity, in a conduit specifically for that service (low Voltage power) ideally at 600mm depth using cable that is specific for use underground,

Insist on a set of standardised and uniform colours are used for cores of cable

This is gold. Thanks

A bit more info, you can buy quite easily VAFG cable which will be potentially uniform in it core colour if you buy the same brand at the same time. there is plenty of info on cable online, vafg is a 2 core and earth cable, called T&E (twin & earth) in the UK or TPS in Australia (thermoplastic sheathing). you can buy it in various lengths 30, 50 & 100m and ranging up to 16mm though most big hardware stores will sell up to 6mm, mostly the stuff i see is 1.5mm & 2.5mm lighting and power. its not cheap though as copper has gone up alot recently and you are buying a premium type cable as the local market here don't seem to use it. if you can find stranded rather than solid core this is not only easier to install it is less likely to snap. They use solid core in the uk but generally not in Australia. it can still be run in a conduit but obviously the outer sheathing makes it a bit cumbersome. but from my experience you want to have as much protection around you cable as possible as rats and mice quite enjoy the insulation on the cable.

 

 

Do want solar? 

I'm looking for a panel supplier that can connect in with our system.   Any recommendations?

 

There is a whole section on PV solar here. i used to design and install Solar systems in Australia, So in essence no i cant provide a supplier but i can provide a few tips.

 

Research Panels well id look on Aussie forums as there is alot of PV there in the Domestic setting and has been for 10 yrs, Dont be wooed by warranty as you are in Thailand and consumer rights / law isn;t so strong

Build your roof with solar in mind, orientation and size, do you want to generate from just the South facing roof or east west as well , if so that will need to be in your design as you will need more MPPT inputs, There is also a serious limit on Size in Thailand as anything over 10KW needs a few volumes of paperwork.

dont be put of by Stuff from china some of the inverters are pretty good

Don you want a genset with a auto changeover switch? If so allow room for the ATS  

No idea what this means ????

Genset = generating Set, if your power goes of do you want a back up ? An ATS is automatic transfer switch it senses the street power has gone off and starts the Genset and changes over the supply from Street to Genset. this can also be done with Hybrid solar inverters which can do the same if you have battery storage

@tamsam6

17 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

The silver crocodile is tile over tile. 

Many thanks Sir. 

Shaemus 

5 hours ago, Crossy said:

 

220V units are unknown here and for that matter in much of the world.

 

They are just starting to be recommended in the UK and cost £££££££.

https://www.discount-electrical.co.uk/section.php/111481/1/wylex-afdd-rcbos

 

It's also hotly debated whether thay actually have any significant effect.

Definitely expensive but the Op wants to spec his electrical system, so I posted a few questions to guide him in his research. I dont have arc fault items but spd's yes. 

Shaemus 

5 hours ago, Crossy said:

If you need something in English, the closest Western requirement is AS/NZ3000.

I pretty sure the UK onsite guide is in English. A bit cheaper than the Aud300 for as3000. Plus not many pictures in AS3000. 

Shaemus 

3 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

Required in data centres, irrelevant in practice in domestic installations, though zip ties to power cable isn’t a great ide

Well you dont use zip ties on data cables for a start. And the OP has asked for guide which doesn't exist. So i am mearly giving my professional opinion as an trained qualified practicing electrician. 

The unit cost is higher than cat5e for sure but its the same cost to install and terminate. Only a half wit would install cat 5 or lower on a new build. 

Shaemus 

I am looking for a brand / type of tile adhesive that specifically is for tile on tile applications. I could have sworn that Webber thai has one in there range but the boy at global had no idea and i couldn't find it in their range when i looked online. 

Any ideas please 

Shaemus

My wife  son who hold both Thai and Australian citizenship and myself Aus/uk citizen would like to visit Phuket. 

Id like to combine this trip to the beech with a trip to the Australian consulate so my wife and son can have a combined/dual person interview to get their passports, my wifes a renewal my sons first passport.

I am curious  as to where to obtain facts about what is open etc and what procedures i would endure to travel and for how long. 

My vaccinations. Are from Australia my wifes here in LOS. My 2 year old is obviously not vacinated. 

I am looking to do a long weekend type trip. 

Any shared  experience of this would be most welcomed 

Shaemus

My wife  son who hold both Thai and Australian citizenship and myself Aus/uk citizen would like to visit Phuket. 

Id like to combine this trip to the beech with a trip to the Australian consulate so my wife and son can have a combined/dual person interview to get their passports, my wifes a renewal my sons first passport.

I am curious  as to where to obtain facts about what is open etc and what procedures i would endure to travel and for how long. 

My vaccinations. Are from Australia my wifes here in LOS. My 2 year old is obviously not vacinated. 

I am looking to do a long weekend type trip. 

Any shared  experience of this would be most welcomed 

Shaemus

11 minutes ago, PMK said:

What is MEN?

2 meanings.

Multiple earthed Neutral : A UK term for multiple earth spiked on the service neutral

Mechanically earthed Neutral. An Australian term  for a permanent link between Neutral and earth, required by standards at the consumers Switchboard to equalise the potential difference due to poor ground conductivity in some areas  (sandy)