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12 years12 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Chlorine or saltwater

We have just about got our concrete pool finished and don't know whether to go chlorine or saltwater
The pool is 6m by 4m and is 1/3rd covered by a verandah…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Best place to get bottled gas for house

Hi all,
We are at the stage where we need to get two 90kg gas bottles for the house to connect to the hot water and gas cooktop.
Has anybody got any…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Metallic Paint - Exterior

It has to be sparyed on and we are going with a protective coatings specialist.
Cost effective is an open term.
It is cheaper to buy the Weathertex and get it painted…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Metallic Paint - Exterior

We have gone with a Dulux Quatumn FX paint
It is a commerical protective coating
http://www.duluxprotectivecoatings.com. ... um-fx.html

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Sound Bars?

There was no mention of budget :lol:

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Metallic Paint - Exterior

Hi,
We are up to the stage to get our exterior Weathertex painted.
The Weathertex is this product Selflok Ecogroove Smooth 300
http://www.weathertex.com.au/products.php
As it is not a large…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Sound Bars?

Libratone
http://www.libratone.com/
Includes Apple AirPlay support

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Data points in Kitchen

Cheers Pugs.
I am trying to get as wide a feedback as possible.

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Data points in Kitchen

Hi,
I have seen some people around the Interwebs recomend data points in the kitchen.
Although i have never seen why they recomend that.
Is it for appliances and if so what?
Or is…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Clipsal - cat6 Cable Titanium and Actassi?

I have just found out that Clipsal stopped manafacturing the Titanium brand Cat6 cable in 2010 and now use the Actassi brand Cat6 Cable which is exactly the same spec.

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Security Deposit - Energy Australia

Hi all,
We are doing a knock down rebuild and had the power disconnected some time ago and now the electricty has been reconnected and we received a bill for $350…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Floor first or Kitchen Cabinets first

Floor first.
Doesn't matter what you do you can then always change the kitchen etc later.

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Online purchases - savings...

Bought my tapware and lots of other things from Grays Online.
Just remember to account for the Buyers Premium and the postage or petrol to collect

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Lights in a beauty room/salon

Fluoros are the way to go besides natural light

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Clipsal - cat6 Cable Titanium and Actassi?

Hi,
Is Clipsal Titanium Cat6 cable the same as Clipsal Actasssi Cat6 cable?

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Red feature wall?!

Have a look at Dulux Heifer

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Retractable flyscreen in alfresco

My only advice from experience with three kids and sliding doors is to upgrade from the standard plastic mesh.
Is doesnt take much for one hand to push out the mesh…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Easement on the house. Showstopper?

The easment must be shown on the plans.
Our 2nd home had an easment at the rear for drainage that was 2m depth by the length of the block at the…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Digging up concrete

You dont say how wide the driveway is but at 5m long i would look into hiring a Dingo mini digger or similar stand behind loader to save your back.
Will…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Alternative to tiles in shower

Have you priced glass?

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
WIR and Kitchen pantry

Here is our pantry floor plan

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And 3D. Benches in pantry are stainless steel.

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13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
NBN ready - is this a rip off?

PDU - Power Distribution Unit
A power distribution unit (PDU) is a device fitted with multiple appliance outlets designed to distribute electric power, especially to computers and networking equipment located within…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
securing wooden slats as screening

Pre-drill and then screw.
You will get better purchase (grip), more control and easier to remove later if needed.

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
NBN ready - is this a rip off?

Sounds like you need a rack with PDU's

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
What cooktop/oven do you have?

This is exactly our kitchen plus a Miele DGC 5080 XL Combi Steam Oven

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Hi from the Hunter!

Welcome.
Im also in the area.
Look forward to seeing your progress

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Wall mounted TV height

If i was to recess the TV like the attached picture, how much space should i leave around the TV?

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Wall mounted TV height
13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Wall mounted TV height

Thanks.
I have a non-tilting bracket.
BTW, some good prices for wall plates and cables etc on your site!

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
NBN ready - is this a rip off?

Interesting that the Network Termination Device (NTD) is now inside your home, not external.
Externally that seems to be replaced with the Premises Connection Device (PCD).
I thought the NTD was the…

13 years13 yearsmotefmotef posted:
Wall mounted TV height

Oops sorry.
Should have said on lounge room wall

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