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n3xt:
@ erico2k2, I take God beg you don't continue to talk about Naija like some primitive cage where people still leave under the rock.

Checkout this Ibadan company that produces precast slabs
http://www.itbng.com/affiliates/hollow-core-precast-slabs-factory/

Go to their project page to see how Four Point VI was built.

nah mate U missed the point,waht I was saying is used in our small houses like mine.not like full scale commercial buildings

EgunMogaji:
Strictly from a Nigeria building scheme of which I am not an indepth expert.

The side support is of extreme importance, can't be of the weak shyte blocks that is common, so has to be reenforced poured concrete. Added cost.

The good thing is that once that is done, and limited to span, then the slab can be completed in a few hours and immediately ready for loading.

I've watched many episodes of Grand Designs where this type slab has been used.

Here's a variation being used in Ghana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmu2QrkVSxk

I'm not a builder and I yield to the "real" builders.

I think I would be more conffy using this as a german floor rather than a suspended slab.

princemillla:

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What you don't know, you don't know. After watching the video. I feel like a duped dude'. Those guys tested it for me in the cold. May be I should check for a brand new ones. Also do you in anyway support the radiator can with thermostat?

your car MUST have its thermostat in place

mufutau55:
May be in commercial buildings... in residential; long time.

Hajji M.

Hmm true, the word on the street is that its far more expensive,this method of slabbing

mufutau55:
Please forward me info, if you come across it... or may EgunMan will dig something out.
Fell in love with them for my short duration in Seychelles.

Hajji M.

As requested Boss http://www.xxl-sale.co.uk/search/?q=Classic%20Mini%20Moke&campid=5337249842&gclid=CjwKEAjwkPS6BRD2ioKR7K245jASJAD1ZqHOgdB0zBRu3iz8lQGIl3vxPfsR63e05aPmZnv3IWpSlhoCv_7w_wcB

[quote author=n3xt post=46521732][/quote]I wonder when we would start seeing stuff like these in our local building sites, even if its in shorter leghnt

mufutau55:
Go I love the Mini-Moke or what? Very much, one of my best favorite. No more in the making, right?

Hajji M.

I think you can get the Q plated ones,I'm not entirely sure.

mufutau55:
True... and guess who stopped him from becoming the President.... same person they nullified his election.. Karma is a.....
My sympathy doesn't go so far...

Hajji M.

True

[quote author=n3xt post=46521732][/quote]Ok I have seen these,they are slabs and the holes are to reduce weight, I was on about conduit piping and if that practice is safe,,I have seen most builders abroad not using this system, the tend to build in a ways they can easy reach these pipes and electricals.

manny707:
Oh, about the fan being always on.. Internal combustion engines are not efficient at low temperatures due to friction and all that.. An always on fan increases the time it takes the engine to reach operating temperature. That is why engines are fitted with thermostats, they help the engine reach operating temperature as soon as possible by blocking the circulation of coolant until the engine reaches that optimum temperature then they open coolant flow and in conjunction with intermittent operation of the radiator fans keep the engine at that optimum temperature. For long commutes, "always on" fans don't impact fuel consumption as such and I dare say, is NOT the cause of the excessive fuel consumption you described.

I like to follow your theory so I would ask you this question, how about if the cooling fan is belt driven?direct from the main pulley?

princemillla:
U mean the o2 sensor or catalyst now.

If it's the o2, it was tested and I confirm it reads myself.

It reads about 5 to 6... .

If it's catalyst, I don't think i have one. Wat I have av is a mesh chocked inside the catalyst pot and it doesnt seems to bother my car breathing or hinder my temperature. But the aspects of this oxidation and reduction agent is wat am somewhat concern with

ok now I have a bit of time, I will explain a bit
I presume your sensors have 3-4 wires
if so its a heated sensor
when your sensors was tested was it in the cold with a volt meter? if yes then reading 5-6 means its dead, the pure test for a working heated sensor is for you to heat the sensor with a touch flame and read it it goes up when very hot and drops back when you stop heating it.here bellow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM2jO0_Cah0
that's a quick way to test it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKsS6AELPuM

EgunMogaji:
I don't feel complete unless I have a classic little British car in the garage. Hence why I had to have a garage built in my retirement compound.

The Nigerian that rescues British cars in America

I cant spot the #37, but the Mini is not so Mini nowadays

[quote author=n3xt post=46521581][/quote]erm this is meant to be

EgunMogaji:
1) I was asking the other guy.

2) Your 6" are SOLID and not hollow.

3) You supervised the manufacturing and weren't just plucked off of some shyte road side vendor.

4) You and your Architect friend designed the house for 6" SOLID blocks.

5) You didn't just decide to use 6" hollow blocks to save a few bucks and steal the money and hope no one will notice as you quickly cover the foundation.



Here's the thesis that Aventures, a builder with an unblemished record on here and one considered to be top of the game in his field, said on this:

Noted Sir

EgunMogaji:
Please share with us examples of those foundations that you've built along with the accompanying engineering plan.

Thank you.

Boss do not forget,my build is of 6 inches solid foundation

n3xt:
I'll defer to the Pros in the house. Good time to learn the right way to do it.

Meanwhile, I did pipe in columns before. Though, I ensured good concrete cover of at least 2" on 100mm pipes and more on 75mm drain pipes. The columns were wider and are supplemental columns.

I found this method easier and cleaner than the traditional break wall/break beam to lay pipe approach.

I don't know if it's wrong thing to do.

I've also done pipe in beam to beat the traditional laying of pipes in slab for bikes that have high headroom and are having POP, or suspended ceiling covering. Cable trays can be installed in the void space to take care of cables and everything else. Cheaper and easier to maintain.

Is this practice safe?I find the internal ducting of pipes a bit 2much,if the joints in these ducted pipes fails rectifying them means cracking the walls right?

EgunMogaji:
Heavily, Sir Alec Ignosis is a genius.

I was actually featured on the front page of Mini Magazine a while back with my 1967 Austin Mini Moke.

Cool stuff, that mini is classic, The british got a lot in Automobile than most people fail to appreciate,they got soo much Engineering history, I once got lost in Essex and stumbled to a sign then made me stop for a while and reflect, it was the village the humble radio was invented.it was Chelmsford

n3xt:
Age falsification will soon become a thing of the past in Naija. At least I can say that of the financial and telecommunication sector.
The biometric capture and BVN is a step in right direction.

Just last week, a lady was prevented from making withdrawals from her account just because her bank account information does not tally with her BVN records.

My question is what happens to the overaged citizens. FGN, big question for you!

#Nigeria #N-Power

well I hope so .I do soo hope there would soon be no need to falsify age.

EgunMogaji:
"12. 'Q' registration numbers
DVLA issues ‘Q’ registration numbers to vehicles whose age or identity is in doubt.

If this happens, any original vehicle registration number will become invalid and you mustn’t display it again.

To get a ‘Q’ registration number, your vehicle has to pass a type approval process."

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/q-registration-numbers

I've imported quite a bit of classic Mini Coopers from UK so I had to get up to speed with all your Queens way of doing things.

Me: So what year is the Mini Cooper?
Seller: Oh yeah it's a K plate.
Me: WTF?

Cheers for that.It pays to be clued up with what you into, I work with a company that does the ANPRs for the MET and local councils hence I got to know about Q plates etc,if You aint in that sector U will never know waht a Q plate is.So U into the Minis ehh

n3xt:
The song "Take my heart and let it be..." comes to mind.

I'm more interested in the http://npower.gov.ng/n-build/

In 2014 RealEstate conference, I actually met a guy who was in partnership with Lagos state to setup a training and skill acquisition center for building artisans and came to advertise to developers, builders and govt that they can get professional workers from the institution. I'll check my library to see if I can get something on the institute.

I can only hope this will be structured the same way but the web link is more than enough to give an insight into the expected end result as it leads no where which might mean no concrete plan or "take and let-me-be" plan.

I recon its a step in the right direction.my only axe is the age restriction.This will compel the already corrupt minds to falsify thier age and defeat the core objectives.Im glad there are no Job guarantee with this. if not who no man will take over.

lastpage:
Oga, why are you feeding us all these 'vibes'.......... or is it not this same U.K?

Plate numbers start with all sorts of alphabet, including letter Q!
All you need do is go to a car-sales website and see the different plate numbers.

BTW: are we deviating into politics, in this "Anything & Everything Building" thread?

Remember that Politics is called "The Dirty Game"........ and NO ONE can show me a Politician, who does not have skeletons!

The very definition of Politics is "dirt".

I hope we can avoid discussing Politics in-here before we start reminding people about their Brother who stole our "Yams" and turned Dasuki to ATM machine!




Lastpage!

My friend, this is the part of you I DO NOT LIKE.
Y are U so quick to dismiss people if you do not know what a Q plate is why don you ask and let me or Egun explain to you so you can add to you bank of knowledge or U think Im one of dem lot that speak frm their back side?

EgunMogaji:
There you go.

Engines are not for cars alone.

Farm tractors, etc

A friend of mine did it o n some block vibrating machine, I think he almost done

allCopacetic:
There's a popular expression.... If you want something done right, do it your self.
I hope for your sake and the sake of future occupants of this build, that the expression holds true for this case too.
I greatly admire your initiative .
It'll take courage, Diligence, hard work, and wisdom to EFFICIENTLY pull this off, all the best chief.
More power

Thanks Bunch

n3xt:
There's N-Power which opened 2 days ago. http://npower.gov.ng

Well I was enjoying this project page until I got to the age limit bit, why age limit,they should have removed the age limit or make it up to retirement age.

EgunMogaji:
This is one of the ideas I have for my retirement.

Import the kit to Ibadan, build it in the technical trade school I'll be opening (sorry I don't want to become a big boy block maker ) and then ship it back out to US or Europe for sale.

I have a friend that's doing similar with kit planes in Nicaragua and is making a killing. He has a 2 year waiting list.

If only I can find a Nigerian that has the same passion and integrity then I can start before I'm living in Nigeria full time.

I think many of us living abroad who manage to gain one technical knowledge or the other are all thinking in that frame of mind of urs
me I'm planning something more harsh, when I go back and settle, Im buying chinese Engines and Im gonna do reverse Engineering on them.

EgunMogaji:
Here's a honest to god Q car

yeh thats more like it

n3xt:
It's actually a go cart (modded). The engine section had Naija written all over it.

Never seen one before but ATVs

Pic below is actually the pic of what I saw.

To make any kinda Engine require Millions of Naira in investments, something our poor guys do not have an will never have.i wish gvt could give grants to brains in Nigeria for experimental purpose instead of lavishing allowance for politicians.

n3xt:
It's actually a go cart (modded). The engine section had Naija written all over it.

Never seen one before but ATVs

Pic below is actually the pic of what I saw.

ok anything out of a Box that drives with 4 wheels that is now called a car is a KIT car, In the UK, you number plate must start with Q, hence I said Q plate.

n3xt:
If we forget our roots, we may bear flowers but without fruit. If we ignore our past, our future will be blurred. We will fail to interpret our tomorrow.

This is no issue to be flogged.

Can Nigeria's democracy story ever been complete without the mention of the June 12 struggle? Whether for selfish or selfless gains, a few stood against the tyranny and oppressions to ensure we have the freedom we have today. And some people champion the course.

1993 is just 23 years ago and it's still fresh and alive in our mind.
Every one have their dark side but those side shouldn't make us turn a blind eye to the positives and the sacrifices made to make a free Nigeria we are enjoying today.

Again, this is no issue to be flogged.

I know what you are saying,there was one things that happened on June 12, Election was nullified like what could have happened in the last election

mrvitalis:
Only a knowledgeable person will know true federalism is not in the confab report

Instead of speaking in phrase, why not show us where it was not and how it wasn't,mayB we would learn a thing or two.

twinskenny:
Just arrived now..the little princess..father is fine mother is fine too..thanks to God

Congrats ohhh

n3xt:
Remembering the Hero of Democracy

There is no humiliation I have not endured, no snare that has not been put in my path, no “setup” that has not been designed for me in my endeavour to use the path of peace to enforce the mandate that you bestowed on me one year ago. - MKO Abiola

Not speaking ill of the dead but do you really think he was a hero i n Democracy?
I rather say a Victim cos it was all a political game and he lost sadly paid with his life.
In Nigeria we are yet to see a politician who has the sole interest of Nigeria at heart,
Greed is everywhere,if you know how much these guys spend to get position it would give you a clear indication that they can never be clean.