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6 minutes ago, Anythingleft? said:

You can use a flat blade screwdriver in the gap with a twisting motion from side on. If the clips are siezed in place normally they overstretch though and deform
This can be dealt with by crimping them back gently with normal pliers before refitting by hand.......

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Yes in an emergency external c-clips can be removed with a screw driver. Replacement isn't by crimping as the clip needs to be expanded before fitting. It's different for internal c-clips. The clip needs to be compressed (crimped ?) before extraction and removal.

For centralized repair activities buy the appropriate tool. In the field, where's the grinder? 

On 1/31/2009 at 1:26 PM, ignis said:

I have a heater, Climate Control, front and rear window demisters.. Audi A6

Yes. If you have climate control you have a heater. The cars irrevelent.

On 5/6/2019 at 10:24 PM, Delight said:

 The term Humidity has been used on the blog.

So I thought that I would have ago at explaining it.

Feel free to correct my offering if appropriate.

Understanding Humidity

 

Air comprises Nitrogen molecules-N2- (78%) and Oxygen molecules-O2 -(21%). That is 99% . The other1% is not relevant to this piece.

However the other component which is highly relevant is Space.

Space is not air –it is just Space.

The molecules present do rapidly move about in the Space.

 

If air comprises N2 + O2 + Space and no water vapour is present then it has relative humidity of zero%.

Relative humidity is the space occupied by water vapour molecules relative to the Space available to accept water vapour molecules.

0% Humidity in every day experience never occurs.

When water vapour molecules enter the air the relative humidity increases i.e now the air  has water vapour molecules  –they have displaced the  Space.

When the water vapor molecules occupy the same volume of space as the Space. We have 50% humidity.

When the air temperature drops the Space contracts. The other molecules do not contract.

When the Space cannot contract any further  then saturation has occurred . 100% humidity

When the temperature drops even further then some of the water vapour molecules are in effect expelled from the air.

(100% humidity can stay in that state if there is no further drop in temperature .It is not pleasant to humans) to

-Expelled is probably not the correct scientific term –however I think that it makes it easier to understand-.

The temperature at which this occurs is called the Dew point.

When trying to imagine humidity think firstly about the Space -then add water vapour molecules to the Space.

 

So where do they-the water vapour molecules- go. They will go to a cold surface.

The heat exchanger in the A.C circumstance. In nature they will go ,typically .to cold leaves.

The next stage is the same –A.C or leaf.

Condensation will occur.

Liquid water will appear.

The falling of this water is called precipitation.

If the cold surface is below zero  C  then frost will occur . In nature and potentially in a badly adjusted AC system.

 With an A.C -because water  is being removed from the system total –the air must be dryer.

A symptom of this is waking up in the morning with a dry mouth.

Precipitation is not the correct term unless it rains. Condensation is correct and the condensate should be carried away via the drain.

There is a relationship between air temperature and relative humidity. Relative humidity decreases with decrementing temperatures. But the level of humidity is relative not fixed. Dew point is a true measure of humidity. You can also have a hot gas with a low dewpoint.

Icing of the heat exchanger is due to contamination of the filament. Seldom have I seen an a.c that will cool to zero degrees or less. Environmental chambers and freezers/ice-boxes will.

Simple humidity values are given as a resultant algorithmic value extrapolated from a temperature measurement. Dew point is determined differently and can be used as a metric of air/gas contamination.

You can also get a dry mouth from your body's dehydrated state. Don't blame the a.c. for your hangover every time.

Basically cooling air with an a.c. unit will reduce the dew point/relative humidity of the air in the cooled area.

Reduced humidity in the area will also help your body to cool by evaporation of sweat because there's less water vapour in the air enabling a higher rate of moisture absorption within that area.

Maintaining a reasonably consistent temperature and thus level of humidity in a building will also prolong the life of electronics and materials in that area. We keep 3 units (not inverter)running 24/7 all year and the additional running cost isn't that high. Less than 8% by my reckoning.

6 hours ago, billd766 said:

A good idea but unless the trees are watered regularly they will die off too.

Catch 22 Cpt Yossarian. For sure there's something for Lt Minderbinder to exploit though. 

11 hours ago, 30la said:

When will we ever learn to save water?

Would you get interest with that?

Seems Karen had a heart of gold and the fortitude to carry through with what she believed in. No shame at all in doing that.

Lack of recognition for the good she did is the shame. And that's on others who made her acquaintance and opined with lesser hearts. 

Sadly just another sad tale of what goes on in the world. 

On 5/7/2019 at 7:04 AM, JoeW said:

Thanks for the kind words.

 

You're right. The way the police deals with a case depends completely on the officer.

Add the attitude/behaviors of those involved in the accident to that.

Exempting weekends, popularity in the centre has been declining for a few years now. Some of the declination has likely been due to expansion of surrounding developments.

Probably the number of visitors hasn't changed much but the number of venues has increased. A venue with a high customer turnover isn't as common nowadays.

On 4/14/2019 at 12:23 AM, Kwasaki said:

Yeah well my post was a kinda joke mosh, OP and others just keep to speed limit + 10 k and you'll be fine.

It's higher than that.

15 minutes ago, Beggar said:

I saved a lot with the new aircon. I am not kidding now but it was for sure 30 percent or more. I have to look if still have the electricity bills from this time. But I didn't think much about the savings because at the old aircon the compressor was broken and so I needed a replacement. 

 

But anyhow - you only can compare a new conventional aircon with a new inverter aircon and this under the same conditions. Everything else are just baseless assumptions. 

Done that already. Have 5 standard units and 2 inverter units. Compared a new inverter unit to a 6 year old standard unit of comparable capacity and in a similar sized and located room over a period of time. The energy saving was 3%. Even a 500% error in measurement and method would only equate to a 15% saving. Far short of the manufacturers claims and you pay 30% more than a standard unit. That nulls any potential saving in the short to medium term of the units lifespan.

If you could reproduce the manufacturers test conditions it is highly likely you could reproduce their empirical data. Given the complexity of variables in real life conditions it would be extremely unlikely for anyone to achieve that.

Would I purchase an inverter based on potential savings again? Answer: No. Because it doesn't do what it says on the label.

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

I'm having a hard time with this. The heat load required to cool a room is the same no matter the size of the AC. If a small one running constantly can't cool the room but the larger one still needs to remove the same amount of heat. Unless larger units are more efficient the energy input should be no different. 

 

The above sounds like the logic of someone who turns a car AC to minimum temperature when starting up because they think on minimum it gets colder quicker.

If the smaller unit can't cool the room to the desired temperature (because it doesn't have the capacity to do so) it will run at full load forever. The larger unit can cool the room to the desired temperature (because it has the capacity to do so) so has no need to continuously run at full load. Once the desired temperature is achieved the unit will cycle (standard unit) or modify the motor speed (inverter) to maintain the set temperature.

The repeated inrush current to start the motor when a standard unit is cycling is lessened by modifying the motor speed of an inverter unit. Reducing the overall current drawn over a prolonged period of time.

On initial start-up an inverter unit can draw more current than a standard unit (of the same capacity) until the desired temperature is achieved.

On 4/26/2019 at 9:15 PM, apknug said:

As mentioned above, difficult to "count it home" om energy savings alone of you are throughing out a fine working unit.

But One should consider the increased Comfort level achivded as well. Lower noice and a stable temprature. I cant wait to have My old on off unite replaced.

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Yes, for sure there's fewer periods of icy blasts needed to maintain a comfortable temperature and the fan is marginally quieter compared to slow speed on my standard units. Conventional units don't have the 400Hz whine from the power supply though.

Uncertain if not being noisy will be a strong selling point in Thailand and I'm sure efficiency figures were calculated out by Volkswagen.

On 4/22/2019 at 12:01 PM, KittenKong said:

I know. But a compressor that is working at all would be likely to make some sort of noise I think.

Correct. The outside fan would also run as heat would need to be extracted from the heat exchanger. Overall the noise generated in extended use would be lower than a conventional system but will continue for much longer periods. Not really a problem as that part of the system is usually located away from the cooled area.

Slower running motors and fans generate lower noise frequencies which are more audible than higher frequencies at the same noise level though.

I currently project that it will take 7-8 years just to recoup the 30% extra I paid for my 2 inverter systems. If over time the efficiencies degrade to a level where that effectively becomes lifetime of the system. I would have wasted my money.

Until recently used to take our dog to Khoa Takiab beach in the mornings (for years). Never a problem if you go onto the beach further South than the ferry terminal. No soi mutts and the beach is much nicer once you get past the beach food establishments.

Sold our property there 5 weeks ago so now we don't take her when we visit.

8 minutes ago, DaRoadrunner said:

Just don't rent it out to Thais.... nothing but trouble

Seems you've had some bad experience. Our business modal has been the converse of that. Worked out to be very successful too.

Probably a very different model to yours. We don't rent anything other than cement with porcelain and wooden accoutrements.

Success can depend upon where you realistically place yourself in the market-place. Then take organic growth from that success.

On 4/12/2019 at 2:52 PM, transam said:

You in LOS ..?

Probably a Brummie that lost his way using  a Luftwaffe map.

On 4/11/2019 at 1:21 PM, Kwasaki said:

llAsk the highway police. ????

Would be amazed if they know.

The spectrum of the OP's system is quite broad. It's very unlikely that it would detect a laser though.

Remote door sensors, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certainly. It's more about prf's than frequency. Unless you're driving an F-35 you're pretty much screwed.

Must admit speed limits here are archaic but given the abilities of indigenous folks they're much too high.

Better to find out the overspeed percentages. Keystone will know those and I'm sure Johnnie Walker would help with that.

On 4/11/2019 at 7:56 AM, ThaiBunny said:

That's exactly why most condos are rented out furnished - people can't afford to furnish for themselves

Many that rent just don't want the inconvenience of moving basic possessions. They prefer to transfer their personal items which tend to be less of a transportation issue.

Whether a property is furnished or unfurnished isn't really important so long as the charges reflect the status. The status will be a reflection of the attraction though. It all depends on your business model from when you decided to invest.

On 4/7/2019 at 9:55 PM, sometimewoodworker said:

About AU$ 28

But the labor is cheaper here. Only happened once and didn't get my hands dirty or sweaty. It was a bargain as far as I'm concerned.

Good of you to take the time to research the exchange rate legacy.

On 4/7/2019 at 9:43 PM, ukrules said:

Yeah, it's dead again, low season started early this year.

 

Again, timings are important. The place has been mostly quiet for the past 3-4 years when I've been there. Doesn't stop me from visiting though. Just not so often nowadays. 

14 minutes ago, DaRoadrunner said:

Remember the words of Caligula. "Trust no one and thrust everyone." Except it may be the Thais doing the thrusting. Who are these share holders? Can you trust the lawyer? Is he part of a well known reputable firm? Thai lawyers are not like the ones you are used to back home.

Having read through the thread. This is the guy I would heed to.

At the very least you should get an independent lawyer to investigate the veracity of the shareholders that potentially would have a control over your investment as well as investigating the submitted annual tax returns for the period since registration. The dating of this original registration fits well with a period when many doubtful submissions were made.

There are just so many properties available that don't overly expose you to these potential risks. Bear in mind that a proven non-trading (holding) company registered with the purpose of circumventing land registration rules is illegal and assets can be seized without compensation along with a prosecution.

UP2U.

On 4/3/2019 at 6:59 AM, Dazinoz said:

That happened about 6 years ago and looking back I did not lose any sleep over so I guess I am not too worried. Plus person who owned AC was quoted over $2000 for a new inverter  installed so he was VERY happy with $50.

 

As it was 6 years ago could have been $5 just $50 came to mind. But as I said I am not going to lose any sleep over it.

Units are purchased at reduced or exempt duties as they're assembled in Thailand. Spares carry the full duties. Was charged 800 THB for a Mitsubishi condenser alone 5years ago.

No idea what that relates to in antipodean currency at that time. 

20 minutes ago, kingdong said:

never been on the ferry when it, been more than 20% full if they put the price down to 500 baht sure they,d make more profit long term.

The timings are what put me off using the ferry more than the cost. They aren't conducive to having a short visit in either direction.

Just spent almost 4 weeks there and the place is the most quiet I've known it for a long time.

Location and vista command a higher price everywhere.

Not sure of the current price of coffee and croissant at St Marks Square nowadays but last time we went you needed to get off the duck-boards and wade to you seat. Worth the money? Yes indeed.

2,000 THB for 8 people to lunch is just not expensive at all.

Were the ripped off? Yes for 20THB.

Did they enjoy the experience? Apparently not.

Who in their right minds would allow their days holiday experience to be ruined for the loss of 20THB? Hmmm.