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@khaan

Indeed you are right the Electrical systems in Thailand are shocking, and people have died in hotel showers. This just highlights the point that the electrics do need to be tested on a regular basis

The apartment block may have its own transformer. Yes, the earthing arrangements would have to be verified.

One note on the 20 ohms earth contact resistance if it can be attained it would still not be low enough to trip an overcurrent device (MCB) on an earth fault in less than 0.4 seconds. However using RCDs the tripping time would be reduced to less than 0.2/0.3 seconds.

I was only talking about RCD's

An RCD will provide superior "earth fault current" sensing and response time, compared to a conventional MCB. Hence a circuit protected by an RCD device during a fault provides suitable touch voltage protection.

Earth bonding ( equipotential bonding) reduces the effect of touch voltage also.

　

　

20 ohms is for TT systems (IMO), which would not operate any MCB's under fault in time specified

0.1 - 0.5 TNCS/TNC/TNS systems, will trip MCB's providing the cabling has been installed correctly, ie correct size and length for the job

lets keep this simple for the people trying to follow the thread

^ Indeed, and 95% of domestic dwellings here in LOS will be TT. The OP states that he is in an apartment block, so the earthing arrangements (If any) will have to be looked at in great detail.

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In my installations, I make sure that the earthing arrangements will be less than 20 ohms. May need extra earth rods, mats etc etc.

Listen guys this is serious stuff, and should be left to the experts. Cable sizing is another major factor here in LOS, which can be inherent of many a fire coupled with wrong size and type of MCB. The shower must be earthed, and indeed the earth needs to be tested, to make sure it is stable and of good quality, in the UK, we would be looking at between 0.5 - 20 ohms, in practice here in LOS the readings will be much much higher, and anything over 200 (IMO, and BS7671) is considered unstable, although a reading of 1667 ohms would work with a 30 mA RCD. These devices need to be tested and on a regular basis, and not just by hitting the test switch, appropriate equipment must be used. Its your life!

both pc's would require wifi for adhoc to work, lets keep this simple.

Of course we are assuming a lot without Endure to tell us what hardware is involved. However, I would think it is safe to assume that if Endure's mate is looking for a way to set up a WiFi signal that will reach his room, that the remote device in his room is already WiFi capable.

And as mentioned, adhoc connection will only work between two windows PCs. If the guy wants to use an android device, iPhone, Mac or some other device, then a proper router will be required to manage the connection. I've never seen a USB Wifi stick that has this functionality.

*applause* at last a sensible answer, without being smug

Once again, replies above are not exactly correct.

I'd imagine that there is a desktop PC located at the router / switch point.

If both PCs are Windows, a USB Wifi "Stick" could be used on the desktop PC to create an "adhoc" connection between it and the remote PC / laptop.

both pc's would require wifi for adhoc to work, lets keep this simple.

Which if the desktop does not have one will need one aswell, another 1000 baht or so

you need a wireless router/access point to send the wifi signal to the USB wireless adapter

I feel so stupid now, for pointing out the facts you missed.

I am out of this thread

Thanks for that, I didn't realise.

Very few do realise, then you get those in denial.

Fairly recent law by the way (last 50 years), my friend who is age 60 and born abroad, doesn't have such restrictions on his citizenship.

If you are a pregnant British woman (or have right to reside in the UK), best to travel back to the UK and have the baby.

(no matter what the nationality of the father)

please read this

http://www.ukba.home...zen/bornabroad/

In answer to the OP, It is my understanding that if one of the parents has a visa the child is entitled to stay under that visa.

Really? A child born to British parents is only British by descent? Are you sure?

Child is British with right to reside in the UK but can only pass on citizenship if, children are born in the UK.

utter rubbish

You will need a elcb/rcbo in each apartment, otherwise under fault conditions the whole block would go off

you will have to change the router for a wireless one.

Nonsense.

Access point in the spare port on the switch, as mentioned.

still the same cost, whatever way you do it

Let us know how it goes, however without any form of earth leakage protection such as an RCD or Safe-T-Cut (that's the beastie with the Test button) you are still in a less than safe environment.

You should get one installed as soon as possible, a whole house unit would be easiest for the building people to install for you.

I will echo that

you will have to change the router for a wireless one.

Try SriRacha, the name of the shop is Racha Jakkayan (situated at the back of Robinson's SriRacha). I think the name of the owner is Khun Tee... Price is reasonable and he's quite accomodating. Bring a Thai friend to better understand as he may have trouble speaking english but good enough to explain few things. Highly recommended.

Is that now the Tescos, on sukhumvit coming back from Laem Chabang on the left hand side?

alloy will suffice, exact locations?

Looking to buy a decent Mountain bike in Patters, anyone know where??

used to be on on Pattaya Tai, but seems to have gone

Good luck at figuring out Asian wiring... I have no trouble with light switches, though. If they are up I turn them down and if down I turn them up. Pretty simple concept.

80% of that crap is redundant tv cables

buying a new switch and installing it. As has been mentioned, this is a job that anyone with a screw driver and enough brains to turn off the circuit breaker can do.

This would be illegal in a lot of countries I suspect, I know it is in Australia.

TiT

For a while, I worked in an office outfitted with these motion detector switches. Right when you were alone, engaged in deep thought, maybe reading something, the lights would go off. The maintenance people said the solution was to wave your arms wildly when the light went out. Really interrupted your train of thought

the latest ones have 'microwave' technology, and work on heat, which overcomes this problem

I like the American story too, does your Dad know why the Americans drive on the wrong side of the road.

6 years and I still get confused with the light switches.

The electric wiring in Thailand is supposed to be BLACK live and GREY neutral, the alleged electrician that did our house wiring made all GREY wire LIVE, and so again coming from the UK myself I prefer that, as it is common for older electric wiring in UK to be a BLACK neutral.

Im the same still have to think every time, and my biggest problem is the other wire that earth thingy, very rare is that to find

I have presence detectors fitted, no light switch required.

For the simple reason, that my wife would always leave the kitchen/bathroom, or whatever room she walked into on!

with lux adjustments, and movement adjustments, they are excellent, will only come on after a certain level of light, and will go off after a set time with no movement!!

If found guilty of a drug offense he will get deported anyway

Is this true ? I'm pretty sure I've read of cases in the past where people get a fine for possession of 'weed'.

Yeah, I'll I've ever heard about is small fine, probation, and sometimes mandatory drug counseling

for the thais maybe, not for fralang

If found guilty of a drug offense he will get deported anyway

Is this true ? I'm pretty sure I've read of cases in the past where people get a fine for possession of 'weed'.

The fact that it has gone to court is very serious indeed, you must stop it going to court!, now you have to pay the Judge and immigration to stop deportation