rotecch77:


I will say yes, but if you are paying for the 1st one, make sure you get what you are paying for fully.
Lastly negotiate with him about the cost.

Thanks

rotecch77:


Let me just put it in a simple and straight manner
That you will understand.

To get good well leveled wall with details supervision coupled with final good looking finishing wall
Then ready to pay more.
A lot of technical explanations on this.
But that is what the guy means on the 1st quote

Second quote means regular average work.

Thanks. It's clearer now. So the quotation is in order?

spyder880:


Well, there might be buildings where the owners are not interested in best practices and might want to cut construction costs as much as possible, he can employ some workers who won't use the modern tools to get the best of levels. Such jobs include walls of motor parks, low level rental units in low paying houses, etc.

Thanks

bixton:



Except I'm mistaken the term he ought to use is "guage plastering and range plastering".

Most people take quoted and end up doing the second one.

As to the number of bags of cement....if your already formed wall is not aligned you'll use more bags of cement to bring to level. The other one is the mix ratio he intends to use per room to give a satisfactory job.

Thanks for your contribution
@bolded, what's the difference?
On average, how many bags of cement should be used for a 3.6*3.6 room?

Also, I don't get the logic behind using sharp sand instead of plastering sand.

Guys please, I need help.

The engineer on my project sent this as a quote for plastering a 3 bedroom flat (all ensuite) with a visitor's toilet.

Labour
Ranging plastering
Inside plastering is #120,000. Outside plastering is #90,000. Windows dressing is #45,000.

Not Ranging plastering
To plaster all the houses is #170,000. Inside and outside. No window dressing.

Materials
Two trips of gum sand and two trips trips of shape sand and 110 bags of cement.

When I asked the difference between the two, he said in the first one they'll dress the plaster and plum it to be level. This won't be done in the second case. I can't wrap my head around plastering a house and not making sure it's level.

Secondly, I thought plastering a room takes 3 bags of cement? I did my calculations with 4 bags to be on the safe side. However, the engineer is saying each room of around 3.6*3.6m will take 5 bags using ranging method.

Experts please what's your take on this?
CnC n3xt, spyder880, saydfact, lastpage, rotecch77

Muyi002:


Please which door is PVC door

My brother, I think it is made of plastic. I am sure I'll be using them for my toilets but still undecided on other interior doors.

ThatHistoryGuy:


American panel
Do you mean this?

If yes then I would advice you don't use it . It's the poorest quality of doors

Can you share your insight on this? I was told 23k for these doors - American panel. This against PVC doors for the interior of the house, which do you recommend?

Note: Na kobo kobo project.

n3xt:


I hope this helps.

Pros and Cons of 0.5hp and 1hp Submersible Pump

1. Power Requirement: 0.5hp submersible pump will work even in situation where there’s low voltage. 1hp requires full current.
You can also power 0.5hp pump with a medium size generators. If you try using same generator for 1hp pump, it might burn the pump.

2. Borehole Depth: 1hp submersible pump is an overkill where the borehole depth is not more than 20m. 0.5hp will work fine in most Lagos sites. But if your depth is over 50m or even more, you’ll require a bigger pump.

3. Usage

#personalopinion #notabibeli

Thanks.
Point 1. I am very power conscious since I plan to go 100% off-grid at my new location.

Point 2. I am based in Rivers State. So, I believe the 50m should work.

Point 3. In that case, 0.5hp does it for me.

Thanks once again for the clarification.

n3xt:

You can get between 0.5hp and 1.5hp but I think you should be fine with 0.5hp.

In reference to this, what's the difference between both hps? Does a higher HP have any added advantage, since the cost is in the same range?

Please is there a condemned sharp or laterite supply in Port Harcourt here?

danowena:
Hello Gurus in the house,

What do you think of the LG inverter microwave? Is it really worth it? If output is about 1250W, what is inverter about ?


https://www./lg-25ltrs-smart-inverter-neochef-solo-microwave-ms2535gis-45494770.html

I use this at home. There's an option to change the consumption between 400w, 700w, and 1200w I think. I sometimes use it with my gen set.

KolaShangOne:


Do you have your floor plan? Ans do you know the height of the king post? That is, height of the roof?

If yes, I should be able to calculate the area for you.

Secondly, you said its aluminium 0.55? Are you using Tower? If its imported aluminium, it is not up to 3,800 psm.

Is it possible to calculate this with just the perimeter and height of king post?

Emmyloaded:
A.P Filling Station Along Iwofe Road Port Harcourt Rivers State is On Fire.

According to reports, the fire was caused by a gas station explosion with lots of tankers burning.

Please someone should help and alert Firefighters please.

Watch Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NAcmh9Fa3g

Source: https://www.onuafrica.com/just-in-a-p-filling-station-along-iwofe-road-port-harcourt-rivers-state-is-on-fire/

Just to clear the air. This report is not entirely true. I just left the scene. I was there for over 2 hours. The fire has been out off since 9am. Only 1 tanker was partly on fire. The second tank was an empty gas tank.

Community boys risked their life to put of the fire and fire service came after an hour. They were chased away.

rotecch77:


Oh yes, very nice

Check the prices I got on eBay

If you plan on ordering for these, I'll like to have some too.

Gloriouspa:


It doesn't sir. Even the tobacco leave we heard of when we were kids does not repel snakes. There is a liquid chemical that repel snakes. Just spray it around your compound, and no snake will stay around again..

What's the name of this liquid chemical?

Rotech77Ditto:


Copper pipe for 9500 is much 6500 is a good deal for better product.

Then the 4” pipe of 2500 should be thick pipe of 3-4mm thickness

Also the 2” pipe thick one is 1400 against 1700

Others are very good price

Thanks a lot man.

chidi4eze:
Good morning all!!

Please, how much should I estimate for a soak away of 4 bedroom bungalow. Quotation with the different needed items and prices will be appreciated.

Please, is there any new innovation as regards the construction or any special thing I should look out for.

Location is Igwuruta, Port Harcourt.

Thanks.

Hello man, I spend around 350k or less for mine (everything plus decking). I'll have to look at my books to confirm the exact price. Location was also Igrwuruta Ali.

Rotech77Ditto:


Your plumber is a good man, but ask him to reduce some of the price a little
More so your power of negotiation will determine the Labour cost

User name still “rotecch77. This is my alternative user name;

Thanks chief. Any particular items?

rotecch77:

Chairman and other gurus in the house, I need your help. Please a plumber submited this as quotation for plumbing work for a 3 bedroom flat (all ensuite) plus one visitor's toilet. Is this in order?

Cold Water
4” PVC Pipe – 11 length @2500 – 27,500
4” Elbow – 6 pcs @500 – 3,000
4” Y 2 pcs @500 – 1,000
4” x 2” Tee 2 pcs @ 450 – 900
4” x 45^o bend 6pcs @450 – 2700
2” x Y 4 pcs @350 – 1400
2” tee 6 pcs @ 350 – 2100
2” x 45^o bend 8pcs @350 – 2800
2” x 90^o bend 10pcs @450 – 3500
Floor drain 4 pcs @800 – 3200
2” PVC Pipe – 5 length @1700 – 8,500
3/4 PVC Pipe – 8 length @500 – 4000
¾ elbow 20 pcs @50 – 1000
¾ tee 10 pcs @50 – 500
¾ x ½” m/f socket 15 pcs @50 – 750
¾ x ½” m/f elbow 15 pcs @50 – 750
Abro gum 2 tins @1500 – 3000
Total: #66,600


Hot Water
½” copper pipe 3 length @9500 – 28,500
½” copper tee 10 pcs @ 500 – 5,000
½” copper elbow 15 pcs @ 500 – 7,500
½” copper m/f socket 10 pcs @ 500 – 5,000
½” copper m/f elbow 10 pcs @ 500 – 5,000
Yarn rope 2-heads @200 – 400
Gasket gum 1pc @500
Total: #51,900
Workmanship: #45,000

Grand total – #163,500

Mayor78:


I got a qoute for a bag of lawn grass in Onitsha as between N1400 - N1700 (supply only) depending on the type. I was told a bag can cover between 3-5sqm.

If they would supply, prepare the ground with manure, plant, and nurture the grass for 3months involving 2-site visits per week, they would charge N2500 per Sqm. They are not responsible for watering on this condition, so you must have somebody to do the watering.

Buying the bags and planting would workout best if one has somebody on ground to always water the grass. The price may differ from place to place.

If I want them to just supply and plant the grass only, they charge N1,400 per sqm

I love green space, and have a compound littered with assorted fruit trees and flowers which now looks like a mini bush.

To avoid mosquitoes (My God! I dread that) I fumigate the compound every six months, otherwise 2weeks before getting home.

To wade of snakes, I have lemon grass planted everywhere especially, entrances by the gate, and into the house, along the fences. It would be dreadful to have your kids sight a snake inside their room or under a stair if we travel home simple because their Daddy loves living in a bush house.

Snake? Naaaa!!!!
But green area?, Yeeaah

Does lemon grass really wade of snakes?

saint2ace:



The only advantage I know is low self consumption, but the disadvantage is that they do not have a good current surge protection.

But last last the choice is yours...

So, in this regard, a hybrid system is better?
I think someone posted earlier that even withe a hybrid you should still buy a CC because most of them are not mppt

saint2ace:

..

Thanks. I'll discard that particular battery. I paired another 100ah with the 200ah to get 24v and it can now give me several hours of lighting and a couples of charge cycles for my work station.

Can I call you please?

@saint2ace and ceejay80s

Meanwhile, I want to start upgrading my system bit by bit to 100% solar. Do standalone inverters have any extra benefits than the hybrid types?

I am aware hybrids remove the need for CC. Does this come with a downside?
Thanks guys.

CnC saint2ace ceejay80s

Remember I talked about having 4 12v 100ah and 1 200ah batteries that seem to have packed up?

Well, I added bought and added acid (from battey charger) to one of the 100ah batteries as a test but it still didn't charge. Eventually I gave this particular battery and the 200ah battery to a local battery charger for 3-4 days.

Now, the 200ah does not stop charging. It can charge for 7 hours straight nonstop. I am using a 40a Souer smart charger.

I think the battery I added acid to has gone bad since it can no longer hold any charge.

Any recommendations?

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earthrealm:


Sent you a pm.
Whats your location

Are they available now?

n3xt:


35k

Me I no too dey like designs.

This was done for 35k? When?

wilmaria14:

Diamond is d best go for it
Dat is what I sell and have sold not less Dan 4 dis week very durable in times of load

Thanks man

Please house, does anyone here use a hybrid inverter system? What's the review like?

I have these brands to choose from:
Zinox iPower
Diamond
Symdian

All 3.5kva, 24v

@saint2ace

rotecch77:


Yes I have used more than 30pcs for project That i handled/ sales
Mainly for toilet.
Very durable.

Made in Turkey

Thanks man. Someone recommended it for my kobo kobo internal doors.

saint2ace:


Thanks waiting, I'm trying to revive a dead 200ah battery, it wasn't taking charge before but started taking charge yesterday and has been charging since then till now. More than 12 hours and counting.

Bros. In trying to revive your battery, do you add distilled water inside?

I have 1 200ah fullriver battery that has been dead for over a year. And then 4 100ah GACIA batteries that have started packing up.

When I opened the 100ah batteries. They were all dried. I bought acid from a charger to put in one to test if it will work but my 40a suoer charger charges it for a bit and then stops. I have sent two of the batteries to the guy to charge for 2k.

What's your take on this?