EgunMogaji:


Yep. It's extremely DIY and you can even knock it out professionally with what Samsung calls SmartApps from the built in Marketplace. As a quick example I use Amazon Echo to interface voice control. I'm not digging out my cellphone to make commands and simply just use voice to tell echo to turn on/off lights (those not on motion sensors), turn on music, etc

It's the same principle between an existing build and a new build with a few differences. For example, I was not going to wire any switches to my wall but the Wife won't have none of that. Having wired switches is no longer necessary so you can save that money on wires and outlets. The bulbs themselves are iOT so you can address them directly. The wall sockets are iOT so they can turn on or off any appliances connected to them so you don't need a switch.

The door and window sensors are battery operated (3 year life) as is the motion sensor, so you totally eliminate all those traditional wirings.

So as you can see we're already saving wirings and sockets if one dares to go that route.

One of the reason that I'm going 120v versus 240v is that there's a larger market of 120v accessories versus 240v to me.

Let me know if you have additional specific questions.

Note: A big issue, because it is the internet of things, these requires full time internet connection. If you don't have full time internet then some things will not work but controls for some stuff will still continue to work. For example, you can still turn lights on and off but of course if theres a fire it won't alert you via cellular.

I am hoping that Nigeria will be well advance in the next few years as far as unlimited data is concerned.

n3xt:


Internet users will always complain like PHCN customers because most ISPs don't have a reliable support service and do not have experienced WIMAX engineers. All they want is to recoup their investment even if it means "no value" to their end users. Some times, the basic modem/router supplied to end users may not be enough to deliver right service to user but what they do is to just sign ion people without considering how they'll be served.
One easy way to get it right is to let them know you want dedicated Internet and sign a 99.9% Service Level Agreement with them.

Some will argue "Can this happen in Nigeria?" And I'll say "Yes, it is possible" but at extra cost.

Uberness:

It is very interesting to know that unlimited data + 24/7 Internet can be possible in our Nigeria .
I genuinely wish to have first hand reviews from anybody that is enjoying the "privilege"
In Engineering, you have to consider cost. Is the price over the top? Is it Reasonably Practicable?
Can you please give a more detailed suggestion as per ISPs. I'm sure many would be interested. Thanks

diordaves:


Electrical works could be very tricky. It is not just all about the length or rolls of the cables. The pipping work plays a significant roll as well and the design, position and quantity of points or outlets: How many plugs per room, living room and dinning, fan points, security lights or not, side lamps at every wall etc will add up to the quantity of cable used.

Below is my outlay for a six flats. Mind you, my project is mix-mode: 2 units of three bedroom flats, 2 units of two bedroom flats and 2 units of one bedroom flat. Two toilets each in both the 3 and 2 bedroom flats and one toilet each for the one bedroom. Mind you, if you have all ensuit, you will consume more cable.

My outlay includes Generator point for all flats, A/C point for all rooms and living room and two points for water pumping machine:

QT................................Cutix Cable..................................................................Unit Amount.................................Sub Total

25 Rolls of 1.5mm-15 Red, 10 Black N5,500= N138,750

38 Rolls of 2.5mm - 14 Red, 14 Black, 10 Yellow N9,350= N355,300

1 Roll of 6mm N21,800= N21,800

2 Rolls of 10mm - 1 Red, 1 Black N36,000= N72,000

3 Rolls of TV Cable N3,500= N10,500

Workmanship 250,000

GRAND TOTAL N848,350

Can you do sometime about your labour cost? 600k? But be mindful of over bargain to rock bottom price as you may encourage the eletrician to cut corners to make up. There is a fine line between fair price and slave price. I hope this helps.

The pix below are not Cutix products but Wickes UK.

allCopacetic:


....

1.5mm- 92 vs 60
2.5mm- 60 vs 48
4mm- 36 vs 13

That's about half a million diff , and it's a worst case scenario. Everything ultimately depends on your piping network and the size of your rooms . You could even "manage" 4mm for the cooker

lastpage:



I guess he made a misake or mistook PVC for something else.

As long as you dont set it on fire (the fumes are very toxic), you are good to go with PVC.

Asbestos is what l know to be dangerous.



I thought same. Thanks.


Lastpage!

danowena:


Thanks for your help. It was very detailed. I appreciate. However, the 1.5mm is 72 and not 92. As little as one might think it is, it is actually a very huge saving in cash. Do you know how many blocks I can buy with that amount?

allCopacetic:

Look closely
Its 72 + 20
The 20 coils of 1.5mm green are listed separately (numb 3)

allCopacetic:

Look closely
Its 72 + 20
The 20 coils of 1.5mm green are listed separately (numb 3)

topsy23:


The 1.5mm green cable might be earth cable for the 2.5mm.

EgunMogaji:


I remember Itara as specifically noted by HSLBroker.

EgunMogaji:
Another fire with burglary involved.

https://www.nairaland.com/3263973/2-children-die-house-fire

Smoke detectors are a must.

lafolabi:
https://www.nairaland.com/2986521/construction-ofsemi-detached-twin-duplex-restructuring

n3xt:
@ agarawu23, who are we supporting for the Nairaland Men's contest.
N50k is a very juicy prize money o

mufutau55:


All these time...

We are Voting Fynestboi
cc NLjega

Yes! Sometimes I get involved, only when I am respectably called.
Not be only small pikins dey get excited o.

Hajji M.

EgunMogaji:

The rules people, the rules....

"Off-Topic Thread - To Discuss Anything and Everything that doesn't fit into an individual thread."

Na joke I dey joke o

Ajoji okin ba onile dule, after all.

n3xt:
Mr Kola007, can you open your bible and read the Book of John 4:48 (Unless people see they won't believe)
So post pics next time!
I'm sure this is not the first time your attention is been called to this.
Which brand of PVC are you promoting? And what is it made off? Is it wood like the Chinese brand or galvanized steel like the Turkish brand?

kolaa007:
When buying or having a home built, it is important to take windows into consideration.
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Why you should Choose pvc Windows


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2. pvc windows have a very good cost-benefit ratio
pvc windows offer clear-cut cost advantages, both in procurement and throughout the entire life cycle. Timber frames are approximately 20-30 % more expensive than pvc profiles, and aluminium windows cost 30 % more again representing the most expensive alternative. Based on the high energy-saving potential and minimal maintenance throughout the entire service life of more than 50 years, costs are also saved in the long-term.

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Contact us at FKJ Ventures

19b Bola Ajibola street off Allen Avenue Ikeja Lagos

07038937391 (Mr Folorunsho Kolawole)

Kolaa007@yahoo.com

mufutau55:


The guy just post and disappeared. You won't see any other post from him... I tire for the moderating here o...

Hajji M.

EgunMogaji:



My hotel is feets away from his shop. I'll go in there one day and forcibly take pictures and interview him myself

danowena:
Plz house and experts in the house. See the quotation I got for wiring 6 flats of 3bedroom ( all ensuite ). I feel this is too much.


Pls.Find Below D Quantity Of Cables Need 4 Main Building Except D Fence. Gate House & Load Cables 2 D Meter Board With Gens, Cables,
< 1>, 72 Nos Of 1,5mm (Nig)
<2>, 60nos Of 2,5mm(nig)
<3>,20nos Of 1,5mm Green
<4>,36nos Of 4mm
<5>,4nos Of 6mm
<6>,4nos Of 10mm
<7>,10nos Of 25mm
<8>,6nos Of Snake Tape
Trspt D Goods 2 D Site .=#35,000.
Labour Charge=#600,000


Cc: diordaves, mufutau55,gabbytabby, allCopacetic, twinskenny

I think the materials quoted here is enuff to start a mini warehouse for wires.

EgunMogaji:
Unverified, if true then a slight disaster in the making

https://www.nairaland.com/3264776/money-transfer-service-nigeria-suspended

Only three companies – Western Union, MoneyGram and Ria - will be able to continue operations, following an extreme and unexpected move by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

https://www.nairaland.com/3265066/cbn-blocks-money-transfers-into

msogunro:


It all makes sense now. I received no reply when I made multiple requests for the rate from the agency I always use to transfer. Dang!