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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by debeey87(m): 12:14pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
@Topsy, @twinskenny, is it necessary to have 20mm pipes running through ceilings/woodwork or let me just ask, are there downsides to just running conduits in the walls only and running the wires naked in the ceiling |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 1:30pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
debeey87:Imagine what would happen if rat chop one and roof come leak join. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by folmus: 2:30pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
sonnie10: Serious kasala! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 3:26pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
debeey87: Not advisable sir. Do a full conduit system Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 3:35pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
sonnie10:fire hazard |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 3:35pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
debeey87: Na do full conduit sir Cost difference not that much |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 4:13pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
twinskenny:Is money everything, what about safety of people that will live there including the owner, if it is private resident. Does the law permit it. This kind of thinking should be discouraged. Thank all the professionals that stood firm to defend their positions. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 4:24pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
kopell:money is the most important factor to builders so you use that to advise them using what they care about. If safety is a priority, buildings won't be falling 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by henrymor: 4:49pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
I can't believe I am just seeing this. Thank you so much for your help. I appreciate boss. I have sorted it and everything is fine. God bless you. topsy23: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 4:54pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
michlins:Building a good 3 bedroom these days is not less #5-10M. Did you know that the pvc pipe that would cover the entire roof for conduit wiring of such building might not be up to #50k? There are areas that one might cut cost in building but this is definitely not one of them. The risk is enormous. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 5:44pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
sonnie10:I understand what you're saying but ordinary Nigerian wants to cut corners 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 5:53pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
henrymor: You are welcome sir |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by redgem(f): 6:14pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
My dad didn't do full conduit and his building hasn't burnt down or electrocuted anyone for over 30 years now... Yes it is good to be modernized but some old practices do not hurt though.... 10 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olukaygold(m): 6:34pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking. 3 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kalu61(m): 7:21pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
michlins: I believe this thread is to give the best possible practice, standard and safety. Tell the client the pros and cons of each and give the best advice possible. A country where electricity comes in low and high voltages, different wire quality and kids at home etc, nature of wiring must be given priority in a changing world. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BrickDevo: 8:23pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
olukaygold:Nice, Real nice.... but i like my balconies clear and open to enjoy the view and fresh breeze. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 8:25pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
Around 1989 about 34 years ago, my neighbor, may his soul Rest In Peace, was involved in a ghastly MVA with his 404 Peugeot pickup. It did not have basic safety features like airbag and seatbelt. The doctors said he hit the chest on steering wheel. This is over three decades, but we still see people driving same model of vehicle, with no incidents. The moral of the story; You can never tell when a devouring leopard is laying ambushed but you can be prepared. Safety first, is why the Boys Scouts has their moto as “be prepared.” Consider this when you build. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olukaygold(m): 9:38pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
BrickDevo:I also like Open Balconies but most Tenants esp Youth preferred a barricaded Balcony Apartment. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nadingo: 10:32pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
sonnie10:Apt!🙏 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 10:36pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
These my eyes ehh! Lord, may it not lead me into temptation. Amen. 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by asamwababy: 10:59pm On Feb 21, 2023 |
twinskenny: Does this building have adequate parking space? Looks clustered. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cash1115(m): 8:40am On Feb 22, 2023 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cash1115(m): 8:41am On Feb 22, 2023 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by debeey87(m): 9:08am On Feb 22, 2023 |
Una don talk very well on the matter. My question stemmed from what we do now and what was obtainable in the past. My dad did surface wiring for his house and it's still standing like @redgem said. I remember asking here months ago why we first do plastering on bathroom and kitchen walls then still use plaster sand and cement again to fix tiles instead of eliminating the first plastering and just fix the tiles directly on the blocks. Personally, the cost implication is minimal but it's what I have seen people do around hence the question 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by back2sender: 12:13pm On Feb 22, 2023 |
Please house whats the going rate for iron rods ( Local ) today in lagos 10mm 12mm 16mm Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MrDraey(m): 12:26pm On Feb 22, 2023 |
Good afternoon house Please how much is Coleman 1.5, 2.5 and 4mm cables now? What are the better alternative and their prices please, an electrician suggested seebest but never heard of it |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by visaclick: 12:53pm On Feb 22, 2023 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 2:54pm On Feb 22, 2023 |
debeey87:Remember also that what they did those days was mostly surface wiring and not half conduit. Secondly the wires were different. It had another thick insulation after the individual red and black insulation which served as the PVC pipe. Also the wires were not passed through ceiling, instead holes were drilled through walls. The half conduit which you asked earlier is a totally new invention were single wires (red and black ) are passed through the ceiling without pvc. That is the one that makes me cringe. Lastly, full conduit is a different ball game. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 3:36pm On Feb 22, 2023 |
MrDraey: Go for Coleman,?Nigerchin/Kabelmetal/Purechem 1.5mm 13,500 2.5mm 22,400 4mm 36,000 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dapotemi: 4:32pm On Feb 22, 2023 |
redgem: Give her access and you SWEEP daily 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 10:35pm On Feb 22, 2023 |
QS in the house.. How much is the rate of 1 cubm of 1.3.6. concrete now? |
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