luudee

Hi Guys,

so my (concrete) pool has developed a small crack in one corner.  Water is leaking slowly, but it is leaking.

I can see the crack between tiles. 

What's the best way to fix this?

I'm thinking of removing the tiles around the crack and then trying to fill it with something

The questions would be what to fill it with ?
 

Then I could apply a sealant and replace the tiles.

Any ideas/suggestions appreciated.

I'm in Pattaya ...

luudee

3 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

I went through AA insurance brokers (no charge) who got me covered with David Shield who also covered a pre-existing condition which the others wouldn't touch. The Pacific Cross rep lied about me being covered for my pre-existing condition and I cancelled the policy as soon as I found out and obtained a refund.

 

I suggest you contact AA insurance, tell them what you want and they will do the running around for you, I also covered my family through them through another insurance company where 2 of the 4 kids didn't have to pay for cover which saved us money and the brokers generally know who is a good payer or not.

 

If you need details PM me and I will send the brokers details across for you, no deductibles with David Shield as well and better than most insurers as far as I am concerned.

I am always worried when using brokers as I feel they will recommend the company that pays the most commission, not necessarily that is best for me.

But anyway, now  that I have done my own research, I will give them a try. I have been using the local AA brokers for my car insurance for at least 10 years now.

Thank you !

rudi

I tried to contact David Shield directly. Their website told

me they have no plans for me. So I left a message, have

not heard from them at all.

Has anybody ever made a claim with them ?

Thanks,

rudi

Hello,

I have a couple of these Garden Umbrellas (pictures below).

The Umbrellas are a couple of years old and still in good shape, except

that some of the mechanical joints are failing (pictured). 

Does anyone know by any chance where to get replacement joints/winder ?

Many Thanks,

rudi

Hello,

I am looking for a Water heater/tank with sacrificial anode (About 30-50L).

In the past I used "Alpha" brand, but now can not find them in any local stores or online.

Any suggestions/recommendations would be appreciated. I am in the Pattaya/Chonburi area.

Attached are pictures of the tank and anode I used in the past.

Many Thanks,

rudi

Thanks for all replies !!!

rudi (less paranoid ????

Hi !

I have two water tanks, which I fill up from my well and then use a constant pressure

system to supply my house.

This system has now been in place for about 15 years, without any major maintenance. 

My concern is that bacteria might build up in the tanks. I have no evidence, or any 

other suspicions, just thinking to much. ????

Does anybody clean or otherwise maintain their water tanks ?

Any additives or so ?

Somebody suggested to me to add a cup of 50% Hydrogen Peroxide to each tank every

months to kill any bacteria (the tanks are 2,000 Liters each).

Thanks,

rudi

Thank you Bagwain, very helpful info.

So my pool guy came buy and brought a large bag of Copper Sulfate (1kg). He said it works just

as well as the Algaecide at 1/6 the cost.  Now, 3 days later, the pool is all clear, looks like new.

He supposed to come by today again and bring some Calcium Hypochlorite too shock the pool.

I will research replacing the sand in the filters. Thanks to all for the help !

rudi

One more question: For the Black Algaetrine, it says to use 200 cc per 20,000 liters. Is that before dilution (1:9) or after?

Thanks !

17 minutes ago, SwimmingPoolsThailand said:

Black algae is particularly tenacious and can be hard to combat. It must be scraped out with a wire brush. If left too long it will take root deep in the grout and the pool will need regrouting.

Chlorine will prevent the growth of most algae, but only if the pH and chlorine levels are rigorously maintained. However, the main purpose of chlorine is as a disinfectant.

 

Products exist to combat black algae.

Thanks for your reply. I was actually looking at your guys website ????
 

What chemical is better, the "Black Algaetrine", or the "Shocking Chlorine" ?

Thank you !

rudi

My  pool is under attack by Black Algae ...

It's a salt water pool, generating the proper amount of chlorine, and otherwise balanced.

I read that shocking the pool once a week and extensive brushing is the trick to

get rid of the Algae.

Wonder if anyone has recommendations what to use for the shocking (and where to get

it in Thailand). Also, any other tips highly appreciated!

Thanks !

rudi

6 hours ago, Elmer Fudd said:

If you're trying to block heat then go for a ceramic tint. Regular tint does very little to block heat. 

Where would I get that ?

Thanks,

luudee

In Pattaya, you can get OK quality meats at AKA, and TKM foods.

Both have about the same selection of local and imported meets, at about the same price.

If you want something better, you can order from Paleo Robbie (but don't get their patties).

They ship from Bangkok, and have better selection imho.

Makro (south Pattaya) has a good selection of (NZ) Lamb.

luudee

https://www.facebook.com/AKA-traders-253642788512938/
https://www.facebook.com/tkmfoodsolutionthailand
https://www.facebook.com/PaleoRobbie/

I need to replace the film on my car windows.

Can somebody recommend a good quality shop that has polarized UV blocking film ?

General Pattaya area, please.

Many Thanks,

luudee

Hi,

I am considering to replace the in-dash radio in my 2011 Fortuner.

It's a 2 din type of thing with GPS navigation and built in amp.

I am considering Kenwood/Pioneer/JVC.

Anybody has any recommendation (god & bad) for a trustworthy shop in the pattaya area ?

Many Thanks,

rudi

5 hours ago, dabhand said:

This is a fairly recent thread on the subject that might be useful. 

 

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098472-pattaya-city-property-tax/

Thank you !!!

Apparently this is a tax on renting the property, since it is owned by a company.

I too just got a bill for the last 10 years. I don't mind paying it,  but 10 years at

once is a substantial about I have a larger house with pool.

Has anybody used a law firm to help them with this issue in Pattaya ?

Thanks,

luudee

Hi,

I own a property in a company name.

Now I have received what looks a property rental tax bill for the last 10 years!

This is a substantial amount!  They did not bother to invoice me annually, but are sending me a bill for the last 10 years.

I wonder if anybody else got this and what my options are. 

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks,

luudee

Many thanks for all the pointers. I will follow up with DLD !

If anybody knows their whereabouts in the Pattaya/Chonburi area, please let me know!

Best Regards,

rudi

1 hour ago, bkk6060 said:

Your question is good sorry no answer.

 

In the mean time I would put a muzzle on your dogs mouth for protection.

Yeah, unfortunately to late now ????

BTW, is there a difference between the disk with 4 small blades and a single large straight blade ?

Thanks,

rudi

8 minutes ago, bankruatsteve said:

I think Rudi has been mowing rocks.  ????  I wonder how that top blade got into that position?  Do you replace the whole disk?

555, yeah I wonder as well. I have a full time guy to takes care of my property, he is in charge of bending and grinding the blades ! ???? 

I'm thinking to just order a 455 baht 4 blade kit of Lazada ...  I think that should do it. I had the Mower for well over 8 years now, if I remember correctly, this is the first time we are replacing the blades.  They are really worn from sharpening them I think ...

rudi