LivinginKata
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Where are you located. And good glass shop will cut to shape.
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From Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_brake_(road_vehicle)# "Air brakes are typically used on heavy trucks and buses. Typical operating pressure is approximately 100–120 psi or 690–830 kPa or 6.9–8.3 bar. A compressed-air-brake system is divided into a supply system and a control system. The supply system compresses, stores and supplies high-pressure air to the control system as well as to additional air operated auxiliary truck systems (gearbox shift control, clutch pedal air assistance servo, etc.). The air compressor draws filtered air from the atmosphere and compresses it, storing the compressed air in high-pressure reservoirs.[4] Most heavy vehicles have a gauge within the driver's view, indicating the availability of air pressure for safe vehicle operation, often including warning tones or lights. A mechanical "wig wag" that automatically drops down into the driver's field of vision when the pressure drops below a certain point is also common. The control system consists of service brakes, parking brakes, a control pedal, and an air storage tank. If the vehicle is towing a trailer, it often has a separate trailer-brake system that receives compressed air from the supply system. The parking brakes use a disc or drum arrangement which is designed to be held in the 'applied' position by spring pressure. Air pressure must be produced to release these "spring brake" parking brakes. Setting the parking/emergency brake releases the pressurized air in the lines between the compressed air storage tank and the brakes, thus allowing the spring actuated parking brake to engage. A sudden loss of air pressure would result in full spring brake pressure immediately. The service brakes are used while driving for slowing or stopping the vehicle. When the brake pedal is pushed to apply the service brakes, air is routed under pressure from a supply reservoir to the service brake chamber, causing the brake to be engaged. When the pedal is released, a return spring in the brake chamber disengages the brake, and the compressed air is exhausted to the atmosphere.[4] Most types of truck air brakes are drum brakes, though there is an increasing trend towards the use of disc brakes."
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Best ask the condo manager
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Local Patong council election ....
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Phuket immigration issues yellow cards to Thai landlords and foreigner
LivinginKata replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
I think we all know 'rules' vary with the mood of the day ... Easy enough for me to report online each time I return home. -
Phuket immigration issues yellow cards to Thai landlords and foreigner
LivinginKata replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
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Like the previous poster in my youth I drove a scooter when 16, passed my test and graduated to a 500cc Triumph. You just wrap up to suit the cold wet conditions. How selfish to say you 'personally' don't know anyone killed. Have some consideration to the families and friends. I know 'personally' quite a few of our many guests who rented a bike and had a bad accident. Ruined their holiday.
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Phuket Immigration discovers 186 visa overstayers in just 7 days
LivinginKata replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
Ukrainians can apply each month for a 30 day extension. -
Man, 25, fighting for life in Thailand hospital after horror crash
LivinginKata replied to anchadian's topic in Phuket News
To be honest I have been quite confused by all the accidents and incidents, and calls for 'fund me'. I think about chap died in Patong police holding cell. -
Man, 25, fighting for life in Thailand hospital after horror crash
LivinginKata replied to anchadian's topic in Phuket News
Are you sure you got the correct guy Xyl. Or you think about Aussie guy ? -
Me too, and I am 74 with 2 million baht health insurance. Just a few days back I visited a long time neighbour in a CCU (critical care unit). He's 89. Fell down at home, ambulance too local hospital, seemed to have caught covid. Been on his back for over 4 weeks in a high cost private hospital, multiple tubes each arm. Ventilator down throat. Can't speak, too tried open eyes more than a few minutes. He has Insurance with Thai company but must be about all used up. Told my Thai wife .... don't let me go through that. Pull plugs if no hope. My best wishes to the young boy, may luck be with you .....
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Phuket’s oldest department store to close after 28 years
LivinginKata replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Yes, I remember that one. Escalator etc. Was still open when new Robinson open but closed a few years later. Spooky to walk about. I always thought it was replaced by the new one ?