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6 hours ago, bankruatsteve said:

Just got ours fixed for a similar scenario.   A big can capacitor had failed.  B800 including service call and clean out of a bird's nest.

The internal unit runs if the ballast capacitor has failed. Not to say it hasn't failed also. Most likely there's another fault. Try fitting new batteries in the remote.

7 minutes ago, khunPer said:

And it might also need coolant refill, or might even be leaking, so the compressor is working too hard. Often coolant check, and refill, is part of a normal service with cleaning filters and indoor unit's grille.

Certainly getting the thing serviced is the first step. Detritus on the filaments decreases efficiency. As does a coolant leak. Would get worse over time if either of these. These things along with others are checked out during a proper service.

Unit may not be empirically adequate for the property in question.

Inverter systems mostly save you money if you are renting. They are more efficient (and occasionally noisier) and you pay for the savings in advance when you purchase. There's no guarantee they will last longer than a non-inverter system after the break even point.

19 minutes ago, 55Jay said:

On the flip side, the sometimes meandering ways of the host nation really grates.  Sure, years of dealing with various host nationals/foreign government officials/military, helps understanding, but doing that for years also wears down one's tolerance.  How many times I've sat quietly in Immigration, observing their processes..... just want jump in there...... so much low hanging fruit.

 

After living here a year or two, found myself driving through the local Army or Air Force base just to enjoy a familiar sense of a squared away environment.  Grass is cut, streets are clean and tidy, sound of aircraft turning, the acrid smell of burnt JP4 exhaust, the pop pop sounds from the small arms range.  

 

All good until, a number of times, they bust the sound barrier and damn near pop the windows and roof tiles off the house.  God damn Zoomies!!!!  ????

The crackle of a twin gas turbine on full reheat does it for me. Along with; single, double and four engine merlins.

1 minute ago, chickenslegs said:

Quite a few LED drivers on Lazada.

As usual, the search facility doesn't help to narrow things dow - but maybe worth a look

If the PSU rating is the same (or better) then you're good to go. Higher current rating will still work as it's current available. Not current drawn.

Personally I've found Lazada to be lacking for technical data.

3 minutes ago, Anythingleft? said:

Good luck...

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3 minutes ago, Anythingleft? said:

Good luck...

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Specifications are rationalized. LED rating = PSU rating. What works for one will work for another.

All you need do is open the box and read the labels.

37 minutes ago, Anythingleft? said:

Try RS components online

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Maybe easier to shop locally and find lights which use the same driver/power supply.

So, what's the OP using?

Crickets!

2 hours ago, Mansell said:

Went to a tent place with an American mechanic friend. There was absolutely no oil under the vehicle, but he came from under it with his hand covered in oil. They must have been wiping it up every fifteen minutes. He also pointed out based on the engine wear and tear that the mileage had been rolled back.....he even knew the guys who did this for a price. All this was on Phuket.

i was in the car business for some years in California, and based on my experience I wouldn't buy from Thai people. Find the car you are looking for from farang, you are much more likely to find a decent vehicle, and they should have the service records. Sadly most Thai people do not maintain their cars or motorbikes. I think the concept of preventive maintenance doesn't exist in their brains. So do yourself a favor and be smart and buy from a farang.

Pretty much, all new cars are sold by Thais too. I witness many Thais rigorously meeting their service schedules. Some don't and I'm sure that's the same for farangs whom allegedly know better.

BTW. How do you assess engine wear without a strip down?

Don't trust anyone here. Period.

Never served in any military, but have spent a lot of time working alongside many from different countries who did. 

It's not about what you did, so much as who you are. A lot of folks I worked with wouldn't fit at all well with your premise because of their military training. Others would fit well because of their experiences.

Were you front or back-seat in the ADV?

22 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I don't think there are too many golf clubs in Thailand that don't have a bar attached.

My six iron doesn't, neither does my putter, nor my woods. The reference was having to walk via 18 holes to get a beer. The comment wasn't meant to be taken literally.

On 3/19/2019 at 4:36 PM, transam said:

Non turbo petrol will be a slug, no grunt and cost more in fuel..

With or without a shaker?

If only compulsory insurance was held by both parties then costs are shared between the two parties. For medical purposes there's a limit of around 30,000 THB per policy. If the police were involved (and directing the proceedings), nothing will be paid until all parties agree and someone has been charged and fined.

1 hour ago, riche60 said:

mazda 2 D by far better than the rest in every way 

 

Personal choice. I much preferred the Suzuki Swift which I bought 4 years ago and still own. Not so good for moving golf clubs around. Then again golf impedes a nice walk to the pub.

What aircon and what purifier? What manufacturer? Positioned where? What's the quoted dBA level in the specifications? Direct feed or inverter? How could opinion be verified?

Just a few of the many variables.

Possibly you are referring to internal fan noise which may appear to be similar. Depends on the quality of the motor driving the fan and the quality of the overall construction.

On 2/22/2019 at 7:58 AM, VocalNeal said:

 

As has been said the cooper plated ones should have a long life. from my experience it is the connection that corrodes. here they use a yellow metal clamp sometimes with a steel bolt and just roughly clamp a piece of copper wire to the rod.

 

If worried put three rods in a triangle formation. 

Galvanic corrosion is at fault. Iron and copper don't mix. Cheap stuff doesn't cut it.

1 hour ago, bkk6060 said:

Unfortunately, seems you made the choice to have a 3rd world water supply.

Good luck.

 

Reporting reflects what's an achievable narrative in any country. It's 'much hotter here this year' seems to be another bombshell claim for some reason. Coolest I've known it so far, over the past 12 months. Been here since 1992.

8 hours ago, Cheops said:

If it's shipped overseas, it does not mean that it's not good. Many overseas sellers are good. 

 

I got a fake Logitech mouse from a LOCAL seller. 

Converse is also true. Not all local sellers are bad either. Would never say my Thai is fluent, so I don't waste time vetting sellers information in Thai. Price can be a good indicator but the better grifters know this all too well.

Sometimes you're lucky when you gamble.

On 2/14/2019 at 7:30 PM, Burma Bill said:

Chinese made ones????

On 2/14/2019 at 7:30 PM, Burma Bill said:

Chinese made ones????

Want to buy a Chinese helicopter? Just buy a rai of land and wait.

4 hours ago, mirage said:

Thanks for the reply, yes the water is crystal clear and looks very clean. We are very close to the Mekong I suppose that might make a difference.

Cycling of the pressure switch can occur if the integrity of the system is compromised i.e. no leaks. This can be overcome by using a bladder tank for storage or adding a float switch in a buffer storage tank. Both around the same price but the latter is less maintenance. The latter would need to include an additional pump from the buffer tank.

11 minutes ago, Christophers200 said:

The electrical engineers may well be degree qualified but I very doubt tradesman electricians have a degree.

Shouldn't need one for such simple tasks. Doesn't bode well for the BSc standard if all they can do is perform mundane tasks.

The guy was much more of a danger to the public than the dog. Seldom met a Thai that can build a square structure. Let alone 'build a castle'. Discharging a firearm in a public place (unless in defence) deserves jailtime. 

15 hours ago, Crossy said:

 

Yup, whilst looking for a drill stand (and being scared by the prices) the man in MegaHome showed me that exact machine (Chinese, branded Zinsano, 5 speed and blue), I think it was about 3k on offer at 1,900. It's soo much more convenient than a regular drill in a stand.

 

Along with my cheap Chinese lathe it makes many tasks much less hassle. Now how do I get that milling machine past Madam?

 

How have the belts held up?

On 2/15/2019 at 7:01 AM, Crossy said:

Tickles from Class-1 appliances isn't good.

 

The basic checks are not beyond a reasonably competent DIYer with a multimeter (a few 00 Baht from Tesco), a screwdriver or two and a modicum of common-sense.

 

Have a look at this pinned thread

 

A number of board members are retired (or otherwise) sparkies from various countries. I'll leave it to them to come back to our OP.

Doesn't indicate that 'ground' is/should also be a bus connection.

Picky? Yes I know! 

On 9/22/2018 at 9:19 AM, CharlieH said:

2 things

 

First the sender has to initiate if there is a problem not the receiver.

 

Second, in my experience,, the issue is often the Postman not the Post Office. Get yourself a PO Box at the local office and I doubt you will have any issues in future.

Not a panacea for all ills. A while ago my issues where precisely because I had local PO Box.