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topsy23:
https://www.nairaland.com/8355457/fg-calls-cement-price-cut

Federal government is trying to intervene in the price of cement. I pray this come to reality becos it is affecting the building industry

Lavoca:
Should government be trying to control prices or provide an enabling environment where they can be fair competition and a reduction in cost of production?

bixton:
All governments over the world control prices as well as create an enabling environment. If the Nigerian government decides to control prices then it's a good development. Is it not better than telling us that they are giving the masses subsidies which always seems fictitious with mind blowing amounts.

topsy23:
If government can control the price, it will be better for us and also government should make everything available for the manufacturers too. They always complaining of running cost not raw materials because most of their raw materials are locally sourced.

bixton:
I don't know much about cement manufacturing in Nigeria but one thing I do know is that they should have a way to source for electricity for a subsidized rate from the FG. Use of electricity for production of products is one of the major challenges in every business.



Apart from that we do know that business people will always complain of running cost. With this the downstream sector of petroleum comes to mind. They are always in a fast mode to compare us to the USA.

Skydivine:
Back in the days, before anyone even knew about Dangote, my secondary school science club went on excursion to a cement company. There, we were shown step by step how cement is produce.
Only two major raw materials are needed, lime stone and gypsum. Both are in abundance locally.
However, the production is very energy consuming. From burning the stone in blast furnace to crushing them with huge crusher. In addition, because these raw materials are heavy, powerful rollers on conveyor belts connect the whole system to automate the process.
The most fascinating part was the blast furnace. We were told that the heat required can only be generated by adding Coke ( a derivative of coal) to the furnace.
All these point to the fact that energy cost is pivotal to the cost of cement. The public power grid is inadequate for such endeavor. Thus, most cement factories are powered by natural gas directly connected on gas pipe lines. Something we also have plenty of.
Almost every thing is local content, yet the price of cement is so exorbitant. The question is, why?
Some have pointed to cost of logistics after production as the reason for high cost of cement. Arguably, the factory price does not support this position.
A simple calculation based on transportation cost can clarify this point. A trailer load of cement to a depot in town. Say from Ogun state to Lagos cannot be more than #400k. When divided by 600 bags ( maximum loading capacity) , its only around #670 per bag.

topsy23:
My brother all point are totally right. We have everything in abundance in this country. Dangote cement suppose to be cheaper than other cement product becos dangote has refinery that produces the gas needed for the manufacturing of cement.

How can BUA and Lafarge cement selling same /cheaper price with dangote cement, remember BUA and Lafarge are buying gas for their production. Government need to come in or price regulatory body.

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ceelog:
Morning Experts.

Please how does one correct an error of toliet waste pipe being too high and requiring raising the toliet seat with block during installation?
The option of raising the toilet seat with block is annoying. And breaking and raising the entire bath and toliet floor with an already fixed door is also posing a problem.
Tiling has been done.

Any experince and possible neat solution to this?
Thanks.

ceelog:
Morning Experts.

Please how does one correct an error of toliet waste pipe being too high and requiring raising the toliet seat with block during installation?
The option of raising the toilet seat with block is annoying. And breaking and raising the entire bath and toliet floor with an already fixed door is also posing a problem.
Tiling has been done.

Any experince and possible neat solution to this?
Thanks.

topsy23:
The plumber got it wrong from the beginning of the pipe installation. There is normal height for WC waste pipe from the finished floor level and from the one-meter or defence level level.
Close couple 160mm
Basin waste 530mm
Supply 600mm

Conceal
Waste 280mm

Basin
Waste 530mm

Supply 600mm

Some artisans like using courses as against proper measuring tapes and and this will definitely have negative effect when installing the fittings. The use of plum, one-meter level or defence height is very important ,the height of the fittings is very key in plumbing installation.

Standard operating procedures must be followed. Both Electrical, plumbibg and AC have measurement to be followed.

The best solution now is to re-run the pipes and follow the proper mounting height. ... I find difficult to upload the mounting details but will try later.

rotecch77:
It’s a serious failed job hahaha
The plumber and the handler totally failed on this
As you said it’s total overhauling of those waste piping system to accommodate new setup, this time around a good handler should handle it.
Here is the diagram to buttress your point