₦airaland Forum

EgunMogaji:
1) Smoke detectors goes into the entrance of each sleeping area. Not necessarily a bedroom only. If guests occasionally camps out on the sofa in your living room then that location gets one too.

2) CO2 detectors goes into a central area and the number of units is dependent on the area of coverage.

These came from the Fire Chief of a city I lived in. He was a neighbor.

With the modern technology from Nest and other companies, there are combination devices now which has both smoke and CO2 detection in them. There are other non intelligent ones too that are cheaper.

I'll be using the Nest technology in my build in Nigeria for two reasons.

1) I can't control my neighbors or where they choose to place a mobile generator. What I can control is monitoring if there's danger to me and my guest.

2) I have two separate buildings. Since the Nest detectors will be networked then I'll know if there's an issue in any of the unit wherever I am.

The insanity to me is the Pastor that lost his whole family when it is totally avoidable.

There are building codes that governs these things and we don't have to guess.

The information is out there and we just need to harness it.

Lets talk about your number 2
well in my own view, one can die from CO inhaling when you are asleep, and your nose seems to by the primary point at which it gets into your system.In the Nigerian context there is no smoke without fire. We need to identify the primary source of CO within the house.I could only think of the Gen set, any suggestions?

Readonee35L:
That Car is European specification,
UK iS not the only country in europe, There are countries in europe which drive Lhd European specs.


As for it being converted , I'll leave dt to you too think it out

Oga b4 you jump in my throat you should have taken another look at the car number plate, I have done check on it as shown on the number plate it was first registered as brand new 2000 in teh Uk meaning the car is a RHD car.So it was converted and teh OP might and might not know this depending if he is the original owner.

diordaves:
[/b]Generator Fume Kills CAC Pastor in Warri After Fire Kills his Family[b]

In what people called a bizarre spiritual attack, a Pastor Of a Christ Apostolic Church in Warri has died several months after losing his entire family to a mission house fire.

51-year-old Pastor John Kayode died after inhaling generator fumes at his home in Warri last week.

The deceased who was transferred to Love District in Ughello South LGA of Delta State about two weeks ago died in his home on the 26th of June 2016 after he placed the generator in the corridor of his residence and slept off.

Residents of Agbarho were shocked when the news of his death went viral.

Reacting to the sad incident, Pastor Emmanuel Orode, the Chairman of the Coordinating Council of CAC, Warri District said the mysterious incident is a bad omen.

“This is beyond human comprehension that Pas­tor John Kayode, who lost his entire family of five while attending a general meeting of pastors at Ikeji Arakeji in Osun State, September 2014 has also died almost in the same circumstance,” Pastor Orode said in tears.


The deceased cleric lost his entire family (a wife and 4 children) to a mysterious fire incident on the 25th of September 2014 while he was attending a pastors meeting in Ikeji Arakeji.

May his soul rest in peace (amen).
https://www.nairaland.com/3202583/generator-fume-kills-cac-pastor

The above very sad and unfortunate news feed from Nairaland buttresses my view sadly that you need to install a fire/smoke alarm and position it nearest the home GenSet in the corridor, passage, balcony or wherever the place your Genset is. In Nigeria, Gensets are clear and present danger to house fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. Please folks get a genuine fire/smoke and carbon monoxide alarm and stick it in a position to monitor carbon monoxide breach from your generator into the living room or area. They are really cheap and will last for ten years before changing the battery. See pix below :

I think we need to discause this issue once again about right positions of where you need to put what
My view Carbon monoxide should be put in your room where you sleep and smoke alarms outside sleeping areas teh heat sensors in areas that creates heat ie Kitchewn
You cannot put the CO alarm next to your Gen set, that will be like putting a smoke alarm in your kitchen, they will go off every day.

sooperrescue:
What can I say? Thanks and I appreciate you.


A Range Rover Sport Supercharged is not in the same category with an HSE. Even though they look alike, they are not in the same category. The power in the Supercharged cannot be compared with an HSE, that is the difference.

What would you say about the Autobiography sport?I have not heard anyone say something about it and also how about Diesel Engines?

EgunMogaji:
https://www.nairaland.com/3202583/generator-fume-kills-cac-pastor

We discussed this recently.

If you're in Nigeria and you don't have a smoke detector at the entrance to each bedroom and at least one co2 detector then you ought to have a rethink.

It doesn't have to be a modern network one that I fully reccomend, it can be a cheapie but from a well known company.

Remember you can only control where you place a potential source of fire but you can't control your neighbors.

yeh true,nut I guess these people still put gen in corridors and leave them running then go to sleep, so that means the compound is not secured.I hope this serves asa deterrent to others, dont leave your gen running on corridors

Kristolite:
Good day guys in the house. Hope you all are having a great day. I just need your take on this b4 I venture into the market with my mech. I drive a Camry 03/04 model. Since I had it, I spend a little more on fuel. This had made me to use the a/c occationally. So my mech took out the part that has the 4 cylinder just opposite the radiator and found out that the catalyst wasn't in it. My question is: Can this be responsible 4 burning more fuel? Can the catalyst be bought separately or it comes together with the 4 protruding manifold cylinder?

Plz take foto of what you are saying as its not clear

LeJeun3:


Tie Rod sockets are usually ignored.... But they affect handling very much especially. The slight clearance tells alot about the response of car...

Do you know anyone who could do the RDH to LHD conversion of a 2008 Range rover Autobiography sport?

ReduceWeight:
With the comments so far, I think RR has more fans than tundra. I have always bn thinking that the tundra attracts more respect

Nah not where the RR is involved.

llamid:
I am about buying 2004 BMW 530i foreign used. But information I am getting from Nigeria is that BMW is very expensive to maintain and they mostly develop electrical problem except few people that insisted the car isn't that bad. The car is neat and relatively cheap but it has just done 200 miles. I want advice from this forum please.

Did you mean 200K miles?

jpride:
I'm really so happy for thos thread.
I own a 5 Series BMW 528i 2001 model. The alternator became faulty due to leakage from power steering oil. I took it to an electrician who worked on d alternator. After dat, d battery seem to b charging slowly but after some drive, d car stopped. I noticed my battery has run down. The electrician claimed my battery is bad but my still charge when i took to those roadside battery chargers. Now if i diconnect battery head, d car off after about 6seconds. Again I noticed dat my battery light is still ON even after he claimed to have repaired d alternator. What exactly is the problem? Pls help me

Change it

modee:
Hello,
Nice forum for the ultimate driving machine.I own a 2006 e90 though recently my gearbox has been overheating when travelling but doesnt when driving around town.Anyone knows the cause of this.Kindly assist

Have you serviced the gear box b4?did you change the filters?

gabbytabby:
I got sucked into the conduit this and that. I have since stopped the practice.

Im with you on this one.

msogunro:
I've been told to clear my land (dimension above) will be around 175K. Its virgin land so there are trees, bushes, and boulders.

Anyone willing to beat that estimate? The land is in Iyana-Abagla, Ibadan.

Cal me at 08075916079

U forgot to mention Bush Meat

ANBAKO:
Good people of this thread, kindly advise on doors/frames. What the best practices pertaining to purchase and installation? What type of doors is good for what? Price estimates? Available types? Recommendations and "referrals" will be appreciated.

In short I need "lecture" on doors for a project on tight budget.

Thank you as usual.

well I think this has to do with where your build is and how secure the immediate environs is.
Beside it would be a very good idea to show fotos of where these doors might be

aoshi:
mr oga, i am not talking about overseas. I am talking about Nigeria. If they all run all through the same system abroad as u say then i believe they are all sealed and out of sight and reach to the average joe. It isn't so here so it is wrong to connect your domestic waste water to flood drains here.
Wetin wrong no fit right.

If we are not talking abroad then why bring in central sewer into this argument then since we do not have one in Nigeria

mufutau55:
My Ogas... Please join me in educating some guys on this thread... about Septic Tank and Soakaway implementation and its purpose.
Don't mind the little boys comments... nah becos the thread has reached "Front Page". Thanks.

https://www.nairaland.com/3200098/it-wise-run-bathing-bathroom

Hajji M.

Thanks My Oga for bringing this here

NLresidentQS:
Still waiting for the pics boss.

I have not been near any church with one yet, the one I saw was too far for me to go snap a foto.Im on it sha

seguno2:
So how do we empower ourselves as the Britons did centuries ago and continue to do today?
They were treated worse by their Kings, Queens and Lords in the past, not so?
Can we learn anything from their breakthrough experience and apply?

well to believe in ourselves and think of what we could do for the nation not waht the nation can do for us.

Jaideyone:
I hope you know the economy has been on constant decline since 2014? I guess buhari was also in charge then?

Was it this bad then?

aoshi:
Central sewer lines you mean, is different from flood water drainage(gutters.You can't connect your domestic waste water to a flood water drainage system, it is wrong. Don't even try to justify it. Nigerians provide water, electricity for themselves anyway so what stops people from having their own septic tank & soakway pit?
Drains are meant for flood water only.
Come on people!

All water goes fru the central sewers there is nothing like flood drainage it all ends in same pot.

seguno2:
I see.
That I understand.
What I do not understand is how come they are able to hold the people they voted ACCOUNTABLE but we are unable?
Any thoughts?

We lack empowerment. There is also a big disconnect btw tho's e in govt and the citizens

highskies:
Have you ever heard of BOD, COD, Alkalinity, Salinity, TSS, TDS, NO(x), foam, etc pollution

I do as a matter of fact I used the word BIODIGRADABLE in one of my responses here. Anyway like I have been advised I'm out of here. All who intend on having adult convo on this matter should come to the property section where you can ask anything discuss anything 2 do with building. We have seasoned builders architects and Engineers there all Nigerian based.

mufutau55:
@Erico2k2 .... Whenever a thread makes it into "Front Page" you see people coming out with various theories.
They should join us in Properties Forum discussions for better understanding... I am out of this thread, you should too.

Hajji M.

I think I should too b4 small pikin insult me here

aoshi:
i find it shocking some Nigerians are actually suggesting channeling waste water to flood water drainage systems.
It shows our level of knowledge.
And these are future leaders?
Not a very bright future it seems.

In places like Italy.the UK and the US they have one line for all ie poo. Wee,waste water.so how do we distinguish which is which.mind you in the Nigerian context %70 of gutters are dug by citizens and not the govt unless you live close to a major road.

seguno2:
How do you mean- lack of empowerment?
Are the citizens of Nigeria different from those of the UK?

Yes I a billion ways. You can call the PM any name you want without fear. If the gutter is blocked and water floods my house as a result I can sue the government for compensation spot, the diffrence? ??

highskies:
Wastewater can only be discharged into public drain if and only if it treated to conform with NESREA standard.

I can assure you that most residents can't afford this.

Ok what's do you think needs treated in domestic waste water?

MabraO:
Irrelevant question
Cos waste water comprising palm oil don't just find its way into the gutters except u pour then in it..
All u mentioned are as a result of humans putting them there

But still U failed to give me an irrelivant answer.

seguno2:
Is it correct to say that WE, the citizens, have allowed our politicians take undue advantage of us by stealing our money so easily.

Yes oooo. But the citizen's are powerless cos of lack of empowerment

MabraO:
All of u saying he should channel it yo the nearest gutter are the ones killing the country den blame govt. how will u channel ur waste from inside ur house to the gutter govt constructed for flood?
And wen there is over flooding u start hearing people complain govt this govt that

Quick question for the mind.rain water washing fru from ladipo mkt going fru gutters and your waste water comprising of palm oil grease and balance soup.which do you think is more harmful to the environment??

highskies:
Without mincing words, it is wrong to pipe into the public drain ("gutter".).

Under normal environmental protection law such as NESREA's or USEPA, both soil waste and domestic wastewater ought to be piped into either a public sewer line or septic tank cum soak-away pit.

It is important to note that the septic tank and SAP work together. The septic tank works as an anaerobic digestic (thus the need to vent it to release CH4 gas and some others). The septic tank digests the solid and other putricible wastes from the kitchen. There's a "baffle" inside the septic tank that allows for hydraulic flocculation and settling of sludge (treated sewage) whilst encouraging movement of wastewater into the SAP.

However sir, the size of your septic tank, SAP and soil absorption rate is very important. Depending on the population equivalent (PE), the size of your septic tank and SAP would vary. You could discourage odours by piping kitchen waste to its own manhole and venting each toilet WC soil waste stack.

Another option is to have a cesspool (cesspit) for the wastewater only from bathrooms, laundry and kitchen.

Send me a mail on gbenga.julius@rocketmail.com

I could assist you with septic tank and SAP sizing.

NB: which ever way though, its a crime to pipe wastewater to public drain. The public drain is meant for rainwater conveyance and other miscelleanous water spills (flooding cases for example). Your wastewater constitutes foaming pollution due to high sodium content, alkalinity issues, pH, and it can be harmful to adjacent receiving water bodies which hosts aquatic life and other biotics.

Point of correction. .its not an offence to pipe wash and waste water to public drains however it's an offence to pipe your toilet to a public drain. I stand to be corrected.

seguno2:
I understand you but how do we get there in our country where TAP water is not even available?

No we do not,so this is why the govt don't have any moral ground to fine or jail anyone as such cos in its own right they have failed in thier responsibilty.