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Possumchops

Wide Bay QLD
Joined 27 March 2009
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13 years13 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
No hot water from shower mixer!

It could be the cartridge in the mixer. Can you by-pass the builder and contact the supplier of your plumbing goods and have a service request put thru.

13 years13 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Sinks in toilets and kids!

I see it this way...
Young kid goes to loo and does No2s, god knows whats on their hands when they then touch the door knob to open the door to…

13 years13 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
dont want tiles in bathroom/ensuite

Another product is called Akril http://www.akril.com.au/

13 years13 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Ensuite Drain Blocking

Go and see a plumbing store about a gratemate or grateseal (or drainseal, something like that). Its an item that you insert into the waste pipe that stops the smells…

13 years13 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Par Taps - used them or know what the quality is like?

I sell some of their gear thru work. I like that they are good solid heavy taps and mixers that are still australian made. Have had no real issues with…

13 years13 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Waste point for toilet too close to wall. Solution found

Looking at the photo thats a Stylus Venecia? Just know you have voided your warranty by using the offset pan collar. If you ever have an issue with it not…

13 years13 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Waste point for toilet too close to wall. Solution found

What toilet do you have?
I'd say you'll be up for a new loo. Using an offset pan collar will most likely void the warranty on your toilet. It may also…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Dorf Venus Kitchen Tap - replacing washers?

Venus taps need the whole cartridge replaced, they don't have your normal washer as they are ceramic disc and from anything I've had to do with them, they don't do…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Caroma Pressalit toilet hinge - $$$$$$

Ok, firstly there isn't (wasn't) a Pressilite 2000 Suite. I'm at work, gone back thru all my spec manuals, so I think you've mixed up a name somewhere, could it…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
wooden bath ... no go ... now what????

Aaahhh, So you want a bath to go in a hob, not a different freestanding.
Lanark do some nice looking tubs. good sizes and nice and deep too.

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
wooden bath ... no go ... now what????

Stone? Maybe Apaiser?

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Is it worthwhile to spend more on bathroom accessories?

Cheap ones are mostly made from a chrome plated diecast. Over the years you tend to find you get pit holes in the chrome (I experience this on my showroom…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
wooden bath .... what else?

I wouldn't go white, I'd keep it soft in natural stone type tones, but to go white to me would scream "I got scared and didn't know what to put…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Shower heads from the internet

They might have the same flow rates, but for a new home they MUST be WELS rated and be AS watermarked otherwise you won't get you house thru a…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Sourcing tapware from the US

I see what you mean.
Have you seen the Citi range by Bastow? Sorry the only link I could find was a PDF of the brochure. It comes with a…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Custom made vanity with semi-recessed basin

Try http://www.adpaustralia.com.au/furniture.html , then if you choose the Esadra range, you'll get a pdf file with their full range. Its not exactly what you are after…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Sourcing tapware from the US

US tapware also won't be watermarked for Aus standards. Technically that means its illegal for your plumber to install it. Find images of the stuff you like and take it…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Blogging about building our 9 star house

This should be an interesting read. I've bookmarked you so I can pop in for a squiz every now and then. Goodluck with your build, I'm looking forward to seeing…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover???

If your walls are tiled then you obviously can't move it easily. 50mm isn't that far off centre, but there are other factors like if its closer to the corner…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Would this look odd!!!

I was just in a kitchen yesterday with 2 different coloured benchtops. Looked awesome. They had the darker colour on the island and used the splashback tiles to tie it…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
dado baths

$6k, crickey! If money is no object then yeah, sure, why not (can you fling me a few grand too?), but if you after a nice freestanding bath you can…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Show me your kitchen...

Erin, your kitchen is awesome. Well done on stepping outside of the box. I love too see something different.

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Plants for Biloytix disperal area

I'm hoping you guys can give me some ideas of what I can put in my dispersal area for my biolytix. It will be partially under turf and partially garden.…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Possumchops Palace -Contract signed! Off for approval.

Hi Vanilla tree, the Daintree flooring we are getting thru Andersons. I know its NOT Karndean, but thats all I can tell you. Polyflor does seem familiar though.
We finally signed…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Help with ensuite layout please.

I have to agree with radiuz, put the bath closer to that wall and turn it into a feature and give you more actual usable space. Check that shower isn't…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
The longest highest bath or basin SPOUT

Are you wanting swivel or straight, fancy or just a spout?
Par Taps is a brand that has longer bath spouts, and they cover the 250mm range in various styles. If…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Buying on eBay

Unless its a reputable seller with an actual store front somewhere, you can probably kiss your warranty goodbye too. You are still best buying a larger familiar brand name so…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover???

Why not go with the 2 in 1 option? Something like this: http://www.dorf.com.au/product-ranges/s ... h-overhead
So you can still have your dumper and then you have your…

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
DAMAGE TO NEW ARCYLIC BATH CHIPPED

I would at least try and have the tiler pay to replace the bath. Thats pretty poor effort on his behalf.

14 years14 yearsPossumchopsPossumchops posted:
Shower Heads - any difference between Deva (UK) and Methven?

Probably not, but I don't want you to rely on that statement. But you also should be responsible and water wise and try and have it working at 9lpm also.
Can…

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