Thomas J

• HIV/AIDS: 1.6 million deaths.
• Tuberculosis: 1.3 million deaths.
• Pneumonia: 1.1 million children under the age of 5.
• Infectious Diarrhea: 760,000 children under the age of 5.
• Malaria: 627,000 deaths.
  
  I don't see people quarantining or testing for TB yet it kills far far far more than any Coronavirus and has for decades. 
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33 minutes ago, PatOngo said:

He's doing you a favor, he's scaring away evil spirits!

PatOngo,

The evil spirits have left.  They couldn't stand the noise either.  Now that they are gone, how do I get him to stop. 

We live in a group of homes but across the main street there are a number of businesses.  Each day one or more of these businesses turn on their loudspeaker and play extremely loud music.  I use the term music loosely.  It is mostly Thai drums.  Are there ordinances that limit the nuisance to the neighbors from playing at such an extremely loud level? 

11 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

How do you stop a cat from roaming?... is that the norm for house cats?

Dogs of course are different. 

richard-smith237

Same as the dog.  Either put them on a leash, or build a fence in a way they can not jump or climb over.  They are your animal.  It is disrespectful and rude to impose your desire to have a cat on your neighbors and let them defecate and urinate in other peoples yards. Better yet, keep them inside the house, and use a litter box. 

I certainly dont condone the killing of any animals.  With that said, many people are irresponsible with their dogs and cats and let them roam.  Certainly it is inconsiderate to allow them to defecate and urinate on other peoples property.  If they are your animal, keep them contained within your yard. 

Eocene

If you want to keep your money in USD I know that Citibank in Bangkok offers a dual currency account.  Minimum is $30,000 USD.  I think Bangkok bank also does.  I would check with immigration if USD in Thailand bank qualifies or if it has to be in THB.  If in THB then you would get shaved by the bank for the conversion to THB  

7 minutes ago, Nigel Garvie said:

So many European populist leaders have been funded by Putin,

Nigel Garvie, 

Where thin air did you pull this statement out of.  Russia can't afford anything.  Russia has a GDP per capita that ranks 61st in the world.  Less than such economic "powers" as Poland, Malysia, and Greece. 

My fiance was going through menopause and took her to Bangkok Hospital in Pattaya for a consultation with a doctor.  Not much of a consult for 1000 THB about two minutes and she put her on Cyclo - Progynova.  They filled only a 2 month prescription of course at an inflated price.  The medicine is working for her.  Without a prescription we can not refill her prescription next month when it runs out.  I am sure Bangkok Hospital wants to just have her return every two months for another 2 minute doctor consult before giving another two months.  Can anyone suggest where she might obtain a doctor willing to write a new 12 month prescription for her?  

On 2/19/2020 at 7:03 PM, thaibeachlovers said:

 

Speaking of reality. Climate change is real and man made climate change is real. Those are the facts.

Sujo, please explain the last 11 interglacial ( earth warming periods) when we had no man made pollution. 

2 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Why not simply shut off the city water to the pump and allow the city water to fill the underground tank and then run the house always on the pump.

VocalNeal

That may be the solution but I am not sure where the shut off is from the mains to the pump.  I have to do some investigating. There are two shut off valves at the street.  Perhaps one is to the pump and the second to the tanks. 

 It would appear as though whoever put in this system originally ran PVC from the mains directly to the pump and a second run of PVC to refill the tanks.  

33 minutes ago, Fruit Trader said:

The screw you adjusted is the switch balance differential and the place to tweak the gap between on/off . It is normally factory sealed with a blob of paint. Its not a good idea to adjust these switches without pressure indication.

Fruit Trader,

As you can see there is no blob of paint.  So if I understand you correctly it merely adjusted the differential between when the pump kicks on and off not the pressure?  So if I wish to adjust the pressure there is a thumb wheel next to the bladder?  If I adjust is clockwise increasing or decreasing the pressure that the pump will kick in on? 

2 minutes ago, Fruit Trader said:

The Hitachi pressure switches have a small adjuster at the top for switch differential and a large thumb wheel under for operating pressure.

The pressure switch setting is optimized around the bladder tank charge pressure (normally shown on the bladder tank) and should be adjusted and tested using a pressure gauge connected to the pump outlet.

Example :-

Switch on 16 psi

Switch off 23psi

Bladder charge 12 psi

Fruit Trader.  Does that mean that the screw that I turned counterclockwise does not adjust anything?  I know some pumps have two different settings.  One that adjusts the range and a second that sets the shut off.  

14 minutes ago, steve73 said:

Your problem is when the mains pressure is to low, so you need to set the pressure switch up in this situation..  Shut off the mains water at the meter to simulate this.

Bankruasteve, 
Steve73

Well I turned counter clockwise one full turn.  We will see tonight when the mains water pressure always drops after 12:00.  Thank You everyone for your help. 

3 minutes ago, steve73 said:

It's not totally clear from the photo which is "+" and which is "-"...  Try adjusting it both ways to make the pump start when you open a tap - best to shut off the direct mains water supply so you are sure this is not providing the pressure to stop it from starting.

Steve73,

I read on "most" switches clockwise increases the pressure setting.  Assuming that is correct. Isn't that what I would want?  Shutting the mains I don't think would tell us much.  The pump does run and draw from the tanks.  It is strictly that the pump does not kick on when the mains pressure is too low not non existent. 

4 minutes ago, Thomas J said:

When you close the PVC valve you are probably just introducing a small pressure fluctuation sufficient to "kick" the switch to "on", and overcoming any "stickyness".

Steve73,

There was another person on Thai Visa with the same pump and had a similar problem.  His pump would kick in if he flushed a toilet but not if he ran the shower.   This is the diagram of his system.  I 'think" mine is similar since if I unplug the pump the water from the mains still flows through the pump and to the house.  If I close the PVC shut off exiting the pump it cuts the water to the house. 

Just now, steve73 said:

When you close the PVC valve you are probably just introducing a small pressure fluctuation sufficient to "kick" the switch to "on", and overcoming any "stickyness".  You can test this by tapping the switch lightly (with an insulated tool)...   If it is sticking too much that it won't switch off when there are no taps open, yet won't switch on when a tap is opened, then you can try spraying it with a little light oil (eg WD40), but if that fails then it's time for a new switch (about 250-300 bt).   

Steve73

We tried the tapping and nothing.  The switch is brand new. The pump at one time would never kick on and the "plumber" replaced the pressure switch. 

4 minutes ago, steve73 said:

Yes - that is the pressure adjustment

Steve73 

Given that the pump does not kick on wouldn't I want it to come on at a higher pressure?  Does that mean I would turn the screw clockwise? 

1 minute ago, bankruatsteve said:

Are you sure you want higher pressure for turn on?  Seems like it would be lower to me.  But, I dunno.  Maybe play with it.  Mark the where the screw is now and then turn one way a little bit, if nothing happens, turn the other way a little bit.  Repeat with longer turns until you find the sweet spot.  

Bankruasteve,

Is this the screw that needs to be turned?  Also since the pump is not kicking on when the government water pressure is sufficient wouldn't I want it to be when the pressure is high rather than low?  Or am I thinking incorrectly.  Certainly when I close the PVC valve is that increasing or decreasing the pressure that the pressure switch is registering? PS, I saw another post on Thai Visa from a person who was experiencing exactly the same as I  am. 

bankruasteve, steve73

i unscrewed the yellow cap and there is plenty of water.  I also checked the filler tube and there is plenty of water.  I was going to try and adjust the pressure switch but it is not very easy to determine how to do it.  If I want the pump to come on with a higher pressure than it currently does.  How do I do that?  Thank You. 

19 hours ago, DoctorG said:

It is nearly always the 9th. Very odd. NOT

I believe they are the most overturned Appeals Court in the USA.

DoctorG

You are correct.  The ninth circuit which has also been called the Ninth Circus court covers it is based in San Francisco and covers as it is described the LEFT COAST.  It is really frightening when you consider that the courts are suppose to read the law not make the law.  It is a sad commentary when the very same law can go to multiple courts finally ending in the Supreme Court and end up with different rulings.  If the law is properly enacted either by Congress, the regulatory bodies, or Congress it is not in their purview to inject their bias into the law.   Saying keeping them in Mexico was not "protecting them" is a fallacious argument.  Does that mean that the USA has the obligation to protect every person on earth?  Common sense says that these people were born outside the USA and should reside there until it is determined if they have a valid claim to be admitted.  No different than a citizen of Thailand who wishes to permanently reside in the USA.  The judges in effect were created law.  An open border policy where once you reach US soil you can not be deported but must be released in the general population.  That is hardly protecting the citizens of the USA not knowing who you let in. Further it makes a mockery of having any immigration laws which the justices are suppose to uphold. 

Monomial,

I would look at Singapore.  Cheap flights.  Take a day there and buy hop on hop off bus tickets. Tickets are cheap and cheaper for kids.  Most amazing city in the world. 

https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/big-bus-singapore-hop-on-hop-off-tour-6-routes.a203344.activity-details?semcid=US.MULTILOBLX.GOOGLE.AT-c-EN.LX&semdtl=a11345517908.b178728843444.r1.g1dsa-802368727582.i184967012811.d1377689229432.e1c.j19073376.k12702.f1.n1.l1g.h1b.m1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOjyBRC0ARIsAIpJyGMJG6e0YO5BO8yfWOn1IqTxRhAdXjnWeESdbk1WcigGgIHhJZEUmxgaAq3JEALw_wcB

We typically shop at Maakro and they do not carry any black rice.  I see a few smaller bags are offered in Tesco Lotus or Big C.  Does anyone know where you can buy black rice in Pattaya 5kg or larger? 

On 2/22/2020 at 9:06 AM, Kenny202 said:

1) Can I use the same VPN on my notebook and smartphone?

2) Is it an app you use, turn on turn off as required?

3) Any downside? Does it slow your connection down?

4) I assume it gives the appearance of browsing from another country? Can you select the country?

5) Is it totally anonomous, I assume you still have history etc on your device? Does your provider still have history?  

6) Last and not least what company are everyone using? Best and cheapest of course ????

 

Anything I have missed or any other advice welcome.

Kenny202

I use Nord VPN about $79 USD for 3 years of service. 
1. Yes you can use the service on I believe 5 devices
2. You can turn on and off.  Sometimes sites determine you are using a VPN and block you.  I then first try to change the server location.  If that does not work, I turn the VPN off. 
3. It definitely slows down your connection.  You should expect about 50% reduction in speed. However if you are using a high speed fiber optic service for your internet, the speed will still be fine. 
4. You can select what county you want the server to show you in.  There are times if I am looking for something in Europe, I need to change to that countries location in order to gain access to the website.  I am from the USA and it happens all the time if I have it set to Thailand. 
5. I don't know if VPN is truly anonymous.  Certainly there is a trace somewheres.  What I notice is that I get fewer ads from companies seeking to sell me something based on my browsing history. 

13 minutes ago, bankruatsteve said:

What is underneath the home?  Checking the prime is simply unscrewing the yellow cap in the pump.  ??

Bankruasteve, 

The pump is located under the house fairly close to the underground water tank.