mufutau55:


Yeah! I guess inside the tanks... Nigerian will improvise on anything, that is why I like us. Thanks.

Hajji M.

tranxo:
Actually it's not a new device. It's been in existence. Search Google Image for Float Shut Valve System and you will see thousands of varieties

tranxo:
Actually it's not a new device. It's been in existence. Search Google Image for Float Shut Valve System and you will see thousands of varieties

bugmenot:


I think you're right. I lived in a building (in Lagos) in the eighties where the water pump shuts off by itself when the water gets to a particular level and turns on automatically when the water falls below a particular level.

Maybe this is what local electricians call it but the device is also called a float switch.

bugmenot:


I think you're right. I lived in a building (in Lagos) in the eighties where the water pump shuts off by itself when the water gets to a particular level and turns on automatically when the water falls below a particular level.

Maybe this is what local electricians call it but the device is also called a float switch.

mufutau55:


Many of the roof water tanks I have seen are like this.. That is why I built a steel tower stand for my water tank stand.
Thanks Spyder.. I was looking for sample photo to post to the OP (Bebe2).

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Yes. But that is for the toilet... How did they install/use this on the decked floor Water tanks?
I need to see how this is implemented... Thanks.

Hajji M.

bebe2:
Gd evening all.

Am slowly getting frustrated with my project.

Been building it slowly for about 18 Months, it's gulped all my money and I don't even like wat I saw wen I went home.

The latest now is the fencing, I told my builder to use blocks as the pillar but he is insisting on using concrete pillars.

This is the second fencing he is doing for me and leaving space for pillars even though I have often told him to always use blocks as the pillar.

his excuse now is that it's the property is on the road so it needs pillars because of passing cars.
but the road is a close except for pple who live there no other cars go pass.

I don't want to distrust him, but we are sliding there fast .

spyder880:


Block pillars has nothing to fear from passing cars, except if the protruding blocks will impede on passing cars/humans. If for the fear of collapse, you have nothing to fear because the block pillars even act as additional support for the fence, with the protruding blocks acting as stabilising members.

bebe2:


tnk u sir, am begining to suspect this guy, he is bent on ruining me.

he keeps saying the difference no reach 20k. but i know say e go pass.

so fed up.

gabbytabby:


such thing dey annoy person especially when it is totally unecessary. When you are far away youjusttake a deep breath and exhale to let off steam. See if you tell that you will get someone who will do what you want and csn afford if he will stop.

bebe2:


It's ridiculous, slowly but surely am beginning to see the other side of him.

Am suppose to be doing foundation for 6 flats in June but with all this am going to just leave it.

He has given a rough estimate of 1.3m already.

After this, am going to slow down don't trust his judgement anymore.

spyder880:


Just be firm with him, shop around a little and tell him how much you are ready to pay, dont be quick to discard him because you never know how good the next man is going to be.

spyder880:
Toilets, bathrooms, water heaters...........

spyder880:
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.

lawali:
Dear Spyder, please what is the capacity of your borehole pump for this house? Any rule of thumb for basis for capacity. Thanks.

spyder880:
Toilets, bathrooms, water heaters...........

timothy001:
@spyder you practically and systematically Avoid giving the whole N'lander the total amount spent ,Guess you were afraid Of criticism from the members Just like the last time. Just give us overall Budget , At list that part of learning too .

We are Used to your I'll ask the Owner for permission U've been saying that since d beginning of this thread.

@ Manie 28-30M should do Excluding Land.

manie:

Currently doing a project in Agbara Ogun State and I can give the money spent as at any stage of the project.

mufutau55:


It will be lovely if you can open a thread and show us the projects with the cost analysis. People here are always interested.
Thank you.

Hajji M.

timothy001:
@spyder you practically and systematically Avoid giving the whole N'lander the total amount spent ,Guess you were afraid Of criticism from the members Just like the last time. Just give us overall Budget , At list that part of learning too .

We are Used to your I'll ask the Owner for permission U've been saying that since d beginning of this thread.

@ Manie 28-30M should do Excluding Land.

manie:
@Spyder since you have refused to tell the house the total money spent so far on the project, can you give us an idea of the budget of the owner of this house. At least every sensible person should have a budget before embarking on a project of this magnitude. we do not need the exact figure, just give us a range.
From my layman's experience working on smaller personal housing projects, I think N35 million to N40 million should be able to complete this project excluding the cost of land.

manie:

I know N30 million can do the project, but this is only possible for experienced and informed owners who have the luxury of time to do running around, direct management of workers on site and do quotation/price comparison.
Since most people on this thread may not be that endowed with the requisite information, knowledge and considering the problem of time constraints, I think it will be okay to have a budget of between N35 million to N40 million.
We may just have to stick to this figure of N35 million to N40 million until when Spyder finishes computing his figures.
Currently doing a project in Agbara Ogun State and I can give the money spent as at any stage of the project.

spyder880:

Thank you my people, your estimated amounts are very close to the actual amount spent. No need for me to add or remove anything to the nice discussion, I have not sat down yet to tabulate every amount spent building this house, that should be done later as I have a few jobs to complete now. I am so happy we have a lot of us who are very knowledgeable in building matters, I am very proud of you all. Happy Easter my people.

mufutau55:


Off-Topic Mode ON
Oga Spyder, have consider running for Politics at sometimes? If so, please count me as one of your God-Father, I get money plenty.
Even if you are not running in my Party (but I know your party), I will finance you. You will make a good Poiltician as you make a good Builder.
But you have to attend University of Pathological Liar like those other Politicians oh! You no sabi that one yet.
Off-Topic Mode OFF

This house is a very good edifice.. the owner got a good Builder to achieve his dream.

Hajji M.

spyder880:

No, I don't l like Nigerian politics, na building houses I love best.

mufutau55:


You are one of the wisest young man I have came across. More respect to you, Oga Spyder.
And YES, you are a very good Builder and will continue to improve as the Best. Please keep it up Sir.

Hajji M.