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Crossy, I really appreciate your invaluable advice on all things electrical. Sorry, I could be totally wrong on this but.... to my untrained eyes (not a structural engineer by any means) the design of that roof add-on looks to be suspiciously structurally deficient to be able to support long term the weight of that many panels.

Thanks guys So it sounds like I'd need to choose one of the meters as the "master" and then proceed from that. I'm thinking about selecting the older house as the host location for the solar panels and hardware. Does it mean then that it would make the most sense to choose the analog meter/overhead line as the only link to the utility company? In that case how should I go about the digital meter/underground line? Completely disconnect or leave it in the idle state? Sorry, I don't know much about the local electrical regulations/common practices.

Hello. I"m interested in a solar system that would be capable of covering the vast majority of our electrical needs, I don't know much about solar and all things electrical. I live in a newly built house located at a distance of approximately 15 m from another, much older house, which is occupied by my parents in law. Both houses are on the same lot/property. Each house is connected to a separate electrical meter. The older house is connected via an analog type, while the newer house - via a digital. Both meters reside on the same pole. The digital meter supplies electricity to the newer house via an underground cable , while the spinner is connected to the older house via an overhead line. I pay all electrical bills. I'm thinking of installing a hybrid system with batteries that would be big enough to cover both houses electrical needs while still having an option to draw from the utility company during the prolong rainy, overcast weather. All solar equipment (panels, inverter, batteries) will reside in close proximity to the older house. Questions: 1) How would you configure the connection to the utility company considering the above-described situation with two meters/households? 2) Would it be OK to run an underground cable from the solar station to the second house electrical inlet with an estimated run of 20m? Thank you

Some "snake oil" as is the case with gasoline additives?

OK, after looking into the topic I've discovered that the letter B(x) with the number stands for the biodiesel percentage content. With palm oil being the most likely bio-sourced additive produced in Thailand. The "Super Power" grade is what I'd assume to be the marketing term for the premium diesel grade, which is specific to the particular fuel distributing chain. Other chains market their premium grades under different names.

Apparently the V6-fitted Everest models are extremely popular in Australia where Ford is still having trouble delivering enough of them just to keep up with the demand. I'd assume they'll also release the V6 version of Everest in Thailand sometime soon since they have already introduced the V6 Ranger over here.

Diesel vs Diesel B7 vs Super Power Diesel B7 What's the difference between them? Why is the Super Power Grade so much more expensive? Which grades are acceptable for a modern car?

Which border crossings are available in the North? I've been told everything is closed. I'd rather consider an Agent instead of driving, flying long distances. Could you please suggest an agent(s) in Chiang Mai?

Does it mean that I can fly out of country to the nearest foreign airport and then come back on the same day visa exempt? And that would allow me then to apply locally for Non-O?

Not qualified on the basis living in the vicinity of the office making their own rules. My wife was with me. No problems with documents. I'm on a 30-day extension of the tourist visa.

Maehangson. Just called Chiang Mai, they said no problem to do the 60 days family visit, but...... since I live in the vicinity of Mae Hangson then have to follow their rules! My initial goal was to get the 60 days extension and then convert to Non-O. Now I don't have any other options left (5 days left on my current visa extension) but to drive to Savannacket and apply for a Non-O over there. My immigration office people told me "just" to fly to Syngapore from Chiang Mai and apply for Non-O from over there. I don't think that route is the best option. I've never done this before but remember reading that Savannacket has some shop on the Thai side specializing in Visa matters? Where can I get more info? Do they also require 400K for single entry Non-O?

Hello, what are the restrictions for getting this extension (60 day to visit family)? I've been just told by my local office that I'm not qualified. I've entered Thailand on a Tourist Visa then gotten an TR extension for 30 days. Now I want to get the 60 day extension to visit family members. I was under impression that it's very easy to get without much restrictions as long as it hasn't been already used since the most recent border crossing. I have 5 days left on my TR 30 day extension.

Just wanted to share what I've used - a cheap and strong chemical anchor solution. It is more than sufficient for hanging heavy objects. The materials are readily available and don't cost nearly as much as compared to the industrial products such as Hilti. Instead of using the expensive pre-made chemical anchors one can buy a cheap 1m threaded rod - available in either stainless or galvanized and sold in various thicknesses. To make anchors use a hack saw to cut it into pieces to a desired length. For an anchor adhesive use a Thai made Sanko VR-30 - less than 300B on Lazada. https://www.sanko.co.th/sanko/en/vr-30.php?id=334 It's designed to be used with a common caulking gun. Also comes with two mixing nozzles. Just remember to use a drill bit that is larger in diameter than the anchor itself, e.g. for the M8 anchor use a 10mm drill bit.

Thank you. Have found the Hilti product but wasn't able to locate the "test tube" on Lazada. Could you please share the link?

The picture shows a nylon plastic insert (in yellow) that is specifically designed to be used with chemical anchoring adhesives. Are there similar ones available for purchase in Thailand?