Saint Mike posted:URBAN MYTHS .... ?
Not sure where to put this one - but ... I'd heard of people "burning" themselves when adding their acid to the self feeder in their pools. Not sure…
Saint Mike posted:Liquid Blue Pools
No. We did a Compass pool - seems OK. They have a Net site.
Saint Mike posted:Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria
Wow - now that would be useful - you could make a coffee while on the phone while ... 
Saint Mike posted:Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria
Its the waste water bit. How would the washer do this in the kitchen ?
Saint Mike posted:Ducted heated air con
Never heard of the 12 degree rule ... but if so - as temp increases doesn't 12 degrees setting rise with it ... ie as the warmer air goes out…
Saint Mike posted:Builder Refused to Refund Initial Deposit
You can always go to Small claims Court - will take time - but you will win.
They will NOT want this - or any publicity.
First - just write…
Saint Mike posted:URBAN MYTHS .... ?
Some are making multiple calls at a time Lou - they hang up on you if they get another answer fist ... but they usually don't know you. You should…
Saint Mike posted:URBAN MYTHS .... ?
Has anyone heard the one about the phone call trying to get you to say "YES".
Can you hear me - can you hear me ?
Then they scam you for millions.
Has…
Saint Mike posted:Electrician made a terrible mistake
Have difficulty with this one.
Why would Metricon refuse to fix an obvious safety mistake that might cost a life ?
Surely more to it than this ?
Saint Mike posted:Frames, Timber or Steel ??
Cost would seem the issue. I reckon steel frame is great.
But - not all that new is it. We had a steel framed house and the big…
Saint Mike posted:HELP!!! Forgot to seal wall after wallpaper before painting,
You say you cleaned well and removed all paper.
What's it look like now - ie under good light ?
Maybe no need to worry - if you did remove and…
Saint Mike posted:Rights with fixing defects? hand over in 3 days! (VIC)
I can say in 12 months much of this will be forgotten and laughed about - but at the time is real and VERY annoying.
Your desperation plays into their…
Saint Mike posted:So far...my new house :) FRONT VIEW - A bit of advice needed
Maybe also - check out what's around you. The colours being used. I like lighter.
House looking good.
Saint Mike posted:Rename rooms on existing floor plan
We had a value done - as I use one BR as a study they said it was a 3 bed one study house. No bed in study - so…
Saint Mike posted:Paying for Quotes
If they want the work they'll do the quote. If they are busy they may well quote high and request estimate fees.
If they are that hard up for minor…
Saint Mike posted:Pump - Underground Water Tank - Noises ?
Hi H2O - found a solenoid - seems to be OK. 2W NC 12-15 etc - 24 V - looks the same. Anything I should look out for.
If…
Saint Mike posted:Pump - Underground Water Tank - Noises ?
It was part of the deal - with land. Connected to house at build for toilets etc etc.
Yes - it does switch to mains when low. Only…
Saint Mike posted:Pump - Underground Water Tank - Noises ?
Yes - its a funny set-up. U/g tank - with equipment on side of house. Not the usual type I gather.
AND - not like the "plastic" above ground…
Saint Mike posted:Pump - Underground Water Tank - Noises ?
Its above pipe and connects the power to the man bit. Looks a bit like this - screws in.
The black bit - with the two wires.
Saint Mike posted:who is liable for this issue
If on council land then approach them - nicely ... 
Saint Mike posted:New Build with Henley ( Palace Q1)
How many defects are in the report and how many are serious ?
Are they listed in "critical" order ?
Do they suggest ALL must be fixed ?
Saint Mike posted:who is liable for this issue
I'm not sure why the power company would have done the drains ?
Saint Mike posted:who is liable for this issue
Do you know who installed the suspect drain ?
Is it on your property or Councils ?
Is your building warranty still valid ?
Saint Mike posted:Termite control
May I ask - are you building or is it an existing house ?
Do you live in a "termite" known/type area ?
And - do you have any reason to suspect…
Saint Mike posted:Brainstorming ideas on backyard
Can I ask - budget - if any ?
Also - do you have pets/kids ?
Then - are there any "must-haves" ?
Saint Mike posted:Pump - Underground Water Tank - Noises ?
I've now realised its the solenoid. The clicking is intermittent - ie goes off for some time.
But - will still need to fix.
Not sure why the thing…
Saint Mike posted:Quality of render finish
Whatever the result - you SHOULD highlight it - ie get it on paper !
It should be done properly.
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