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On 6/23/2021 at 6:33 PM, Sheryl said:
9000 BTU with as 12,500 BTU
And so it should be working better than the old one.!'
It's a split system, there would have been a fitter come out to install them.
Maybe he didn't put enough gas in them.?
There will be 2 copper pipes (as well as some wiring) coming out of the wall going to the compressor/condenser, also usually mounted on the wall.
Sometimes these pipes have a plastic channel covering, if you cannot see the pipes because of this covering try to remove it, they usually just clip on.
Turn the unit on max cool, then go outside and feel these pipes, one will be warm the other cool, even cold to the touch, if they are both warm there is not enough gas.!
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15 hours ago, Yellowtail said:
Seriously? Do you not remember what a ten-year old interior used to look like?
Most certainly do.!
The DS was soooo comfortable, way more so than modern hard seats.
Even the Chev Impala I had before the DS was too, but it was a big bench seat.
The comment about why are seats (car and aeroplane) are so hard these days was specifically directed to seat manufacturers, not any car model/maker.!
Those with well padded posteriors (inbuilt cushioning) may not find modern hard seating quite so uncomfortable.!
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4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:
it is a bit smaller in interior space, the seats are nowhere near as comfortable, and the gas mileage is not nearly as good,
I to have experienced the "hardening" of car/aeroplane seats over the years.
If only seat manufacturers would sit in the seats in a 1960/70s DS Citroen, they were like sinking into a Jason recliner.! What's with that.? Surely they have been told their seats are horribly hard and uncomfortable.! I've a set of thick sheepskin seat covers with 40mm of cushion material under it on my Ranger, it helps but still nothing like my old DS.
It's odd there is a big difference in the mileage too, Mazdas are usually very economical.
But if it gets anything over 30 mpg then that's not too bad.
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On 6/20/2021 at 12:59 PM, spidermike007 said:
I am considering buying one.
General rule of thumb (not specific to particular model)
Several motoring writers/reviewers suggest.
Toyota, popular, sometimes a little cheaper, quality of engineering design can be a little 'loose'.
Mazda, can be a little bit more than Toyota but better engineered, thus may last longer and less complex to repair if needed..!
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18 hours ago, Why Me said:
Anyone had a similar issue?
Once, with a dentist (I obviously never go back to) put a crown on a tooth that was abscessed....!
Crown had to be removed (by a better dentist) root canal treatment and a new crown fitted.
Not a fun time.
Hope your issue is not that but might be worth exploring if the issue is not resolved soon.!
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23 hours ago, JAN said:
what size pump and filter I am supposed to get?
Determine how many gallons you need to pump per hour to clean all the water in your pool in eight hours. Divide the gallons of water your pool holds (answer from step 1) by eight. Using the example number of gallons previously given, this equation would look as follows: 24,000 gallons ÷ 8 hours = 3,000.
This link may be helpful.........
https://blog.royalswimmingpools.com/blog/what-horse-power-pump-should-i-get-for-my-pool
Or just google "what size pump do I need for my pool".
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On 6/17/2021 at 3:59 PM, chicowoodduck said:
folks I see NOT wearing a helmet
No helmet....no brains... one way or the other..!
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7 hours ago, CharlieH said:
whats your shaving routine
As little as possible....! Shaving is a drag....!
Twice per week, electric razor, if it's not so close, who cares, and/or who will notice...!
More important things in life to worry about than if your shave was perfect of 0.0001 micron....!
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On 6/16/2021 at 1:17 PM, pattayapip said:
Does anyone know how to dim a rear LED Car Plate like Photo attached for an example
Just add a resistor to the supply line for the particular LED.
First identify the wire supplying power to the offending light, (usually on the plug going into the light) cut it so both ends are accessible, solder in place an appropriate resistor.
The resistor can get warm so an air gap between it and anything else would be recommended.
Most probably a 1 watt or 5w wire wound ceramic would be appropriate, the value of which should be determined by trial and error.These are cheap so I would suggest buying 1 x 500ohms, 1 x 1k ohms and 1 x 2k ohms and then try each one till the desired 'dimness' is achieved.
Tip: If after use of the highest value still does not reach the desired dimness, they can be added together, or even all 3.
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12 hours ago, CH1961 said:
Since decades (1983) the voltage in Europe is 230 VAC +/- 10%
Minor pedantics.!
Europe converted from 110v to 220v starting in the early 1970.
Many electricity authorities add an extra 10v as a means of cheaply adding extra capacity without actually updating infrastructure.
It's a common practice.
Point remains, many manufacturers now use universal motors rather than voltage specific motors.
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5 hours ago, humint said:
My core question is when does overvoltage become hazardous to electronic devices
5 hours ago, humint said:My core question is when does overvoltage become hazardous to electronic devices
Many, but not all electricity authorities consider 10% fluctuations acceptable, on a 220v system that's 22 volts, up or down.! And thus on a 240v system that's 24v.
Most, but not all white goods use common motors, that is motors capable of running on 190v-260v or 90v-140v, this is to save costs, making specific motor for 220v (Europe, Asia and some pacific countries) and for 240v (UK Australia and NZ) and 90v-110v (some sub Saharan African and south American countries) and 110v-140v (US and Canada) is more expensive.
Therefore where universal motors are used and allowing for fluctuations (10%) most can run OK up to 260v, possibly even more.
Electronics are similar, look at your laptops power supply, most these days specify voltages of between 80v and 260v or 90v to 250v.
Thus most modern equipment can withstand over and under voltages OK.
Not always guaranteed.A recording volt meter can be handy to determine the time most often when over voltages occur, these would obviously be times when it could be prudent to avoid using sensitive equipment.
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On 6/12/2021 at 3:16 AM, Meat Pie 47 said:how much do you support Thai people
We don't give Thais any money.
We go to Makro and buy lunch/dinner for the Blind school on Arak rd, and every other week we buy lunch/dinner for the Chiang Mai Orphanage foundation Wua Lai rd.
We think that's better support as we don't know how much of donated money goes to line less needy (greedy) peoples pockets.
I once saw a very dirty bedraggled overweight beggar (who appeared disabled) laying/begging in the street near Chiang mai south gate, when we returned later in the day we observed him get up, walk over to a shiny new motorcycle and ride off.
It's then we decided sustenance was better support than money.
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On 6/10/2021 at 2:39 PM, Kwasaki said:
My old Fireblade is reliable because if something goes wrong I can fix it myself without having to use computers
Totally agree, way easier to fix something you can see is worn or broken.!
How do you see a broken sub program within the ECUs main program without thousands of dollars of specialist equipment.?
Which I've just experienced, at the dealers workshop, at a cost of hundreds of dollars, for what, reprogramming a computer..!
Whereas my old Datsun super six (1970) which I still have, still runs fine, starts every time, drives smoothly, not rusted (garaged), has nothing computerised, and uses about the same amount of fuel as the Ford.!
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On 6/11/2021 at 8:15 AM, Peterw42 said:
On the plus side, I haven't lost my keys all week, because my arm is now magnetised
I had AZ a few weeks ago, and the flu shot 6 weeks back, flu shot was worse than AZ.!
Was hoping for an increase in human magnetism, but it seems when you're old and wrinkled even AZ won't help.! Although haven't checked my phone yet, only 4G so doubtful it will be any assistance either.!
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18 hours ago, StevieAus said:
the submersible pump is too low in the bore and needs lifting
Perhaps so, but the increased flow (suction) may be the problem, drawing sediment from the area around the spear (filter section at the base of the bore).
The spear is usually not fine enough to filter out fine sediment.
If you can get access to a very large air compressor (the type used for jackhammers) with a 25m hose, try developing the bore.
Remove the delivery pipe and pump from the bore.Insert hose to bottom of the bore, allow the compressor tank to fill (120psi), release all of the tank (tap full on) into the bore several times, allowing time between each blast for the water level to stabilise.
Stand back as a large gush of water will erupt from the bore like a geyser.
Reinstall the pipe and pump and allow it to settle for an hour or two.
Turn the pump on with the pipe open and watch what comes out, at first it will be filthy drawing out all the disturbed sediment, but it should clear quickly.
Good luck with it.
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12 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:
60 and find the blue pills not really working as much as they used to.
Years ago I used to brew kombucha.
Made with tea, sugar and a kombucha plant.
I had a friend who enjoyed it too, I often used to give him a few bottles every week.
He called it 'stiffener'. It doesn't take much imagination to think why.
I found it had a similar effect on me.I'm 67 and Mr Pinky still stands to attention most mornings, and as required.
Maybe a natural assistance could be better and more sustainable than chemicals.
Note: I expect the kombucha needs to be 'home brewed' as I've not heard any reports of the now available commercially brewed drinks having the same effect.!
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On 6/2/2021 at 12:52 AM, Pla nin said:
As cruel as this sounds lockdowns won't achieve anything
Cruel and ill-informed, just look at Australia..!
Lockdowns work in 2 ways, assisting in preventing the spread and allowing time for contact tracing.Finding and quarantining the infected works.
But proper lockdowns with closed borders are required for them to work, not the half hearted efforts without closed borders instigated by conservative governments, eg: U K. -
19 hours ago, Crossy said:
That does seem to be a big difference
Usually these older analogue-rotating disc (mechanical) meters are quite accurate.
The only notable problem can be incorrect wiring, which will cause them to run in reverse, obviously PEA would be very quick to correct that problem if it does happen.If anything, as they age they can become slightly slower.
The clip on (current transformer) induction type equipment you use could well be less accurate.And certainly the long distance between meter and consumer is a problem.
The clip on meter needs to be attached over the load (active) wire only, not the load and return wires (active and neutral), also as close as possible to the PEA meter.
If there is still a difference and you have a friendly neighbour who is close to their meter, connect your clip on device to the load wire of their supply and after a time compare the two for difference, if there is little or none, it could suggest your equipment is OK and your PEA meter is suspect.!
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20 hours ago, Daffy D said:
Is cooking gas Propane and /or will it work with my flame thrower?
Propane or Butane will work just as effectively.
Butane burns a tad hotter as it's the next one up on the fractionation tower, (slightly more volatile).
Commonly propane is used for bottle gas - cooking - BBQ - hot water - heating and gas for cars (LPG)
Some countries (including Thailand) use liquefied natural gas (LNG) for cars.
Some countries (France) have the choice for heating/cooking of Propane or Butane.Only application I know of for blends is the new enviro gas used in car A/C systems (R290 R600)
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5 hours ago, Gandtee said:
And did she clean it and give you a happy ending?
Of course not, it would have taken napalm, 100 gals of bleach, an industrial sand blaster and a fire hose, and work, none of which she was interested in, she only had her purse in mind, and thus she wasn't rewarded.!
End result:1 discussed farang.
1 grumpy Thai.
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18 minutes ago, RobMuir said:Thais use a bumgun
Certainly, but who's used it before them.?
And sure, smearing faeces around your bum with toilet paper isn't too hygienic.
But bumgun usage does not guarantee the toilet is clean.!Do Thais bums ever explode faeces all over the place after eating something with a bug in it.?
Infact bumguns could work to their disadvantage.
Thinking it's clean and lulling them into a false sense of security.
What about cubicle handles, toilet seat, flush knobs, taps, bowls and towel dispensers.?Without any doubt, the most discussing, filthy, stinky toilet I've ever had the misfortune to use was at the old bus station in Chiang Rai.
The only thing I touched was my Mr Pinky and the woman had the gall to ask for money, she was told to clean it before any payment.!-
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7 hours ago, possum1931 said:
I paid by debit card, as far as I know that doesn't count.
If it's Visa it does.
I've never had a credit card, only debit cards and once have got my money back for flights cancelled using the chargeback
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Not sure of the area size or accessibility but boiling water is a possible solution.
Obviously just pour it on the weeds.
The suggestion of cleaning the roof down, filling the cracks, and then sealing it, even with just a good paint is valid, if there is no where where a germinated weed seed can put down roots the next time the sun comes out it will dry out, shrivel up and die.
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Not sure if this will help but I will post it anyway.
If you paid by card it may be possible to do a chargeback.!
If the agent has gone bust, done a runner, or refuses to reply, talk to your card people.!
It would come under the 'goods or services paid for but not received' provisions.
Shade the original roof with a second roof : is that a good idea?
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We recently built a new home.
Heat deflection, passive/active insulation and ventilation are not priorities for Thai builders, cost is the priority.!
If you are building new or renovating you will need to take charge of the built and insist on including what measures you want.
A second roof is a good idea but may not be needed.!
Standard thai roofing (aluminium with 10mm foam insulation underneath) is completely useless.
Here is what we used, which may be useful for you.
1: Corrugated iron roofing with chrome like finish (like zincalume), the shinier the surface the greater heat reflectability. The other advantage to this is it's strong enough to walk on (for solar panel installers) try to walk on aluminium roofing and see the result.
2: +40cm gap between the roof and ceiling (40cm at lowest point).
3: 150mm fibreglass insulation throughout. the roof cavity, I think this is Thai rated R115.
It is one of the thickest and highest rated available, if this is not available then use 2 layers of the lesser insulation.
4: Install large air vents into the walls at or just above ceiling level.
5: Install one industrial sized or several smaller 'whirly bird' (rotating roof vent) at the roof peak.
Note 1: item 4 and 5 are required together to create a flow of air into and out of the roof cavity, thus removing built up heat.
6: Shade roofs (may be angled) or verandas on sun exposed sides, (Thai built walls do not have insulation). If they are cavity walls add insulation to them.
7: Build on a slab, Thai builders built post and beam construction, with floors raised up on little foundations, this creates an air gap between the ground and the floor, with the average ground temperature in Thailand being 23c any cooling advantage offered by contact with the ground is lost, thus building on a slab is recommended.!
Note 2: Solar panels offer little insulation as they absorb light, not heat.. They are dark with a glazed surface, most of the heat passes through, they only offer shade.
Note 3: When you have decided on your plan, stay in the shadows, get your other half (assuming they are a Thai national) to do the price negotiations, then when everything is agreed on, step out into the light and ensure everything is done to agreed specifications. Given the chance a Thai builder will take short cuts.!
Good luck with it.