YorkshireTyke

Yes, I've just watched a couple of videos on Youtube and looks no more difficult than any domestic plumbing job. You are correct about GDL, I actually booked them to come and check my system a few weeks ago but I cancelled as I had to go away. I don't think you are correct about Poolrite though as not only are they still trading in Aus even my pump model is still available. See Mr Pool Man in Aus. Poolrite Pumps (mrpoolman.com.au)

How the system works is just for my personal satisfaction in case there is a problem in the future.

Thank you for your reply. As the system is already in place I don't see changing a pump as a big job, however, it would be my engineer friend who has already done electrical, plumbing, air con and tiling work at my house who would undertake the task. He can fit plumbing joints so I see that as the main task or are you telling me different? I live in Hua Hin and on a local forum a few weeks ago a guy asked a similar question as he has been to 2 local pool people and said the quotes were excessive!

I am a complete novice of how pools work, for 8 years I've left it to the pool team to sort out any minor problems. In fact I've tried posting photos yesterday of my pool room to ask how it works and what do the 4 pipes coming out of the ground do. I've had to take an interest as the pool pump is leaking, it's been patched up a few times and is about 11 years old. Its a Poolrite EP930 which is 1.25 HP. I know Poolrite is an Australian company who don't operate in Thailand anymore so I will be changing manufacturer. I'm looking on Lazada and Shopee at a Emaux SC150, so 1.5 HP, will that do the job? Also may have a chance to get a 2 year old Hayward super pump, also 1.5 HP, also compatible? I presume I will have to change some pipe/fittings to fit if it's a different size, are these just plumbing pipes available from Homepro/Thai Whatsadu etc or specialist pool pipes from a pool shop? Where is your pump mounted? is it on the floor? Because of the height of the inlet and outlet pipes mine is currently stood on 3 breeze blocks so not really firm and secure, how should I mount it? Any advice appreciated as I do really know nothing and although the pool team do a great job of cleaning their technical knowledge is only as good as mine. I will try to post photos of my setup later, yesterday I kept getting server error although I was using my phone to post, not my laptop.

Where the damp course should be at the bottom of my outside house walls the paint flakes a bit because of the damp. I want to put a course of outdoor tiles, is there a product I could use first to seal the area before tiling?

Well finally bought some eggs yesterday so decided to test Khun LA's microwave idea. After 50 seconds still a bit runny, probably due to the microwave power/settings so did another 10 and it was OK. Wish I had asked before I wasted money on the contraption from lazada !

Never heard of that, I need to go look in tile/DIY shop. Is that for the pavers surrounding the pool?

My pool is just over 10 years old and the brown grout in between the brown 'stone?' on the pool surround is wearing away with a few holes and ants making their homes there. Is it 'special' grout for pool surrounds or any outdoor waterproof grout ? TIA

Received a sms in Thai but clearly says 15mbps 365 (days) 3/8/2566 23.59.59 so I'm happy with it. See you in 365 days time ????

Tried both and carrier info in Thai so I will need to wait until I can get someone to translate, thanks again Bruno.

My sim card arrived today so off I went to True with my passport to get it activated. Now the card says True 5G world with a small leaflet. Nowhere does it say Thor which is what the vendor was calling it I believe so how do I check the sim is what I was expecting?

Yes 5GB, sorry. Yes, more than I wanted to pay but I have no idea if 6 or 15 is enough, initially I was going for the AIS with 100 GB max but I didn't really understand it.

I paid the extra for True because my home package that gave me 5 MBPS free on my mobile was True and worked perfectly everywhere whereas I've never tried DTAC. Just about every bar and restaurant has free wifi so it's only really on the beach where I can't connect or if I have to go somewhere in the car and need GPS.

Just ordered the True Thor 15MBPS unlimited for 1790 on Shoppee. Thanks Bruno and other posters.

Thanks Bruno Very rarely make old fashioned calls, usually use Line or Messenger so I probably won't use that facility at all. I live in Hua Hin, used AIS and True for internet whilst on the move but not DTAC so not sure of coverage here but that looks the best value.

Can you point me in the direction of unlimited sim please? I'm not bothered what network.

Isn't that a lot? I pay for wi fi in my home which gave me 5GB for my phone to use if I was away from home, on the beach etc and I only exceeded it a couple of times. I don't watch movies or stream or download anything on my phone. I've upgraded my home internet to fibre 500 Mbps from 200 Mbps but that package doesn't come with internet for my phone. Hence the need for an annual sim, only to look Line, a bit of FB etc

I am also looking to buy a year internet sim card, someone mentioned, maybe on another thread, a AIS marathon card with 15 mbps for around 1590 on Lazada. I looked at a few of these on Lazada but when I translated the Thai text in the description some said activate by 1/1/22 or 1/6/22, all dates in the past. Anyone bought one with a futue date on please and where, link if possible to lazada or Shopee. TIA

Can you expand on that please? I would love to have a try.

Anyone bought or knows where to buy outdoor fire pit in Thailand? Not for use as a BBQ, just for it's aesthetic qualties really, to enhance my outdoor cabin area and garden. Found one company in Ko Samui, just looking for another to compare prices, preferably cheaper ! Coronado-Powder-Coat.webp

I forgot to say 3rd floor...........

Yes, Big Camera. Near the lift if accessing via basement motorbike park.

I will try Khun LA's method first, it looks the easiest as I don't have any vinegar in the house at the moment.

Looks good, one to try next week, thanks.

OK guys, how do you make a good poached egg like the restautants serve? Do you use a gizmo? I just bought from lazada a metal 3 round slot gizmo and it's useless. What do you use? This is what I bought : Egg Poachers Egg Boiler 3 Stainless Steel Grids for Cooking Eggs Non-Stick Pocket Egg Cups | Lazada.co.th I also have a oblong plastic two egg microwave poacher which is reasonable but leaves the eggs a bit dry or if I cook for less time, the whites are too runny. Suggestions please.