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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 6:58am On Mar 24, 2015 |
lawali: Its difficult breaking all electrical current consumed into individual flats, who then pays for the gate man and all the outside lighting. I will tie the current for pumping water with those for outside lighting, I am working this out today. On the doors, I used foreign doors on local frames, then some local doors were done. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 11:14am On Mar 24, 2015 |
Still in the site this morning, we bought a tank of water and pumped up to a quarter of each tank here. We are currently testing the connections, the flows and areas of leakages. We are fixing up all noticed leaks now.
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 11:18am On Mar 24, 2015 |
We need to bury all cables into the walls and seal them, then we place a roof over the electrical board.
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 11:27am On Mar 24, 2015 |
All the tanks. ....... 1 Like
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by OmenifenIgbo: 11:39am On Mar 24, 2015 |
Dear Spyderman. I really appreciate these exciting updates. You have done a great job here. Many of us are interested in undertaking this kind of project. It will be great if you can update on the total cost of the building so far. Even an estimate will be okay. Cheers spyder880: 2 Likes |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by tranxo(m): 2:33pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
spyder880:It can be done. You can run a separate cable from each flat to a convenient spot on the wall of the gatehouse or anywhere else. Each of these wires will terminate in separate sockets. Then run the wire from the pump to where these sockets are located. The pump wire should be fitted with a plug that will match the sockets. So whenever any flat wants to pump water, tenant simply switches on his own socket from his flat (a knife switch will do or any other you deem fit), goes down and plugs the pump cable into his own socket. When he is done, he simply unplugs the pump, goes back to his flat and switches off the socket. You can tie the security lights as you said. Tieing the pump current will be unfair to those who may be low water users. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by mufutau55(m): 3:02pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
spyder880: Oga Spyder, is there a reason why these electrical boards are installed outside? No space in each flats or what? I just want to understand the rationale behind it. Thanks. Hajji M. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 3:33pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
mufutau55: These are the step down from the public power supply, each flat has their own boards inside the passages. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by tranxo(m): 3:34pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
mufutau55:From the look of things it seems the whole compound was divided into two wings (electrically). Two sets of supply cables from the pole terminating at two banks of high capacity 3 phase cutout fuses, feeding each of the two wings. Spyder880 is that what was done? Safety because of the higher load of the fuses? |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 3:36pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
tranxo: Sure. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by tranxo(m): 3:39pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
spyder880:Okay. What do you think about my suggestion for the pumping issue. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 4:32pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
tranxo: I have taken note of your suggestion and it looks good, only snag will be wires running around the compound again. I am looking at all options anyway. Thanks. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by tranxo(m): 4:49pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
spyder880:Okay. You are the man on the ground. Jisi ike. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by mufutau55(m): 7:23pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
spyder880: OK. Thanks Boss. Hajji M. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by Onuokwu: 7:37pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Exciting thread. I almost feel like I know everything about building electricals and plumbing. Indeed a most exciting journey even as it looks like the project is rounding up . But it is good for Landlord o. Spyder880 we are waiting for your promised 2015 projects so that I can complete my masters degree in building.....and proceed to PhD 2 Likes |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 9:37pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Onuokwu: It was an enjoyable experience for me too, as we prepare to leave this site soon, I look back and feel so much happiness, that most of the work we have done here can stand the test of time. One day I will review the whole project, with a view to explaining the tough tasks, the behind-the-scene actions and workers disputes, the fights with all manners of thugs trying to fleece contractors and home owners alike, the good and the bad, and the hilarious More new projects planned for this year, lets just see the back of a peaceful election first. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by mossycreek: 12:33pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
Please, can you give estimate of how much spent to complete the house. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 1:04pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
mossycreek: Still crunching numbers, still calculating. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by Alwaysareward: 1:10am On Mar 26, 2015 |
spyder880:Spyder...I have sent you emails in the past on Ckenneths@yahoo.co.uk but no response. I sent you another one today from my address(obeleuche71@gmail.com). Could you check and respond. I appreciate all your good works and will love to have you pioneer this project. |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 6:52am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Alwaysareward: My brother, I got your mail but just like I always told others, I am not good at giving estimates based on description of the structures alone. I want to see a building plan and even the site to determine what the costs could be. There are things in a building that could only be read from the building plans. The size is important as well as the structural details like the foundation design and other architectural items like parapet and window positions and shapes. Giving you an estimate based on your brief description will be like guesswork, it might be wide off the mark and will not help any of us. I plan to open a thread one day to explain all these. I advice that you bring in an architect into the picture, let him design the building to your taste. As soon as the drawings are ready then you can send them to me and I will look at them carefully. I might demand a physical inspection of the site to see things for myself before concluding the estimates. I might ask for transportation fees. However if its in areas I know very well like most parts of Enugu and northern PH, I might not need to see the site. Welcome. 2 Likes |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by Alwaysareward: 6:26pm On Mar 26, 2015 |
spyder880:Brilliant...Thanks a lot spyder, will work on all the ideas you gave and contact you again. Once again, thank you. 1 Like |
Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 9:44pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Now that this project is almost completely done, some of the final pictures of this project from our work today..... Inside one living room of the 1st flat.
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 10:14pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
The double Turkish security door, with a brass knocker on all the entrance doors...... 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 10:18pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
These are the same types, same priced doors from Turkey, I am currently using these in my duplex project in Ebonyi state...... 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 10:21pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
This is the way to the stairway to the upper floor........the ground floor security door is visible...... 1 Like
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 10:25pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Toilets, bathrooms, water heaters...........
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 10:28pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Terraces....... 1 Like
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 10:36pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
In retrospect, what if we used concrete handrails.... Matter for another day's discussion..... 1 Like
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 10:53pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Some bedrooms...... 2 Likes
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 10:58pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Remember the void I put in the center of the building? We have now placed plumbing pipes to send the water out of the house..... 1 Like
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 11:07pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Looking through some windows..... 1 Like
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Re: How We Built The "Luxury Block Of Flats" In Enugu by spyder880(m): 11:11pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Its the season for washing, and so we shall wash, scrub, mop, sweep and vacuum every dirt off the surface of this whole house..... these are our cleaning chemicals
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