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Yes, best thing you should do now is check with your lawyer asap.

Why don't you contact the buyer or his agent (whoever you are in touch with) to discuss and clarify. It might just be a misunderstanding or miscomm. Probably what is meant is that the buyer will transfer the security deposit to you and so you will be responsible to refund that to the tenant. That makes sense, doesn't it.

The PLC with the bayonet type connection which you push in works with an external ballast. The E27 type which you screw into the fitting comes integrated with the ballast inside. Because it is screw in, it serves as a direct replacement for incandescent bulbs. You don't have to do any re-wiring. Because it comes with the ballast inside, it is more expensive. But it also means that you don't have the problem of possible mismatch between ballast and the light, which could shorten the life of the light.

The people who run the Toto showroom (http://www.watelier.com) have it on their website, but I don't recall seeing any on display. Interior Affairs has some on display: http://www.interior-affairs.com.sg/

manutd1972, In your energy usage calculation, you need to remember that LCD/LED is full on so your calculation is correct -- backlight or side light always on, the LCDs "block" the light. Of course there is those with dimming function now, so save a bit more energy. But for plasma, as each pixel is a light emitter, the energy consumption varies depending on how brightness or darkness of the scenes. demonlicious, Years ago, yes, but that's generally not an issue with current plasma technology. Is your colleague sharing from personal experience with the current generation of plasmas or just from things he heard from a friend who heard from a friend who heard .....

That's a built in one? How many years has it been and how frequent is the usage? Condition still good and no scratches? One thing that bugged me was that the rest of the sanitary ware in the toilet will be white, but the pearl finish tub is off white. Was the colour difference noticeable when it sat next to the other white sanitary ware? I saw in their showroom, the pearl finish ones next to the acrylic ones, which was much cheaper. Wondering how the acrylic ones will hold out. Anyway, around that price, think can get the entry level Kaldewei built in tubs. If you want to consider enamelled steel that is.

Starts around the Axor pricing you mentioned. Saw some at the Toto showroom and they have others on catalogue too. They are less expensive, but they are acrylic/fibreglass. That's why I'm trying to find out who has bought tubs made with such materials and how's the experience been.

Any suggestions where to go look for freestanding tubs? Or brands to look for? Looking for reasonable quality and price. Eg, Kaldewei too high end. Also, anyone with experience with acrylic tubs? Do they scratch easily and are difficult to maintain? Thanks.

You may wish to pop by Changi Village Antiques: http://www.cva.com.sg/ I find their pricing better than the shops at Dempsey.

Grohe annual sale last day this Sun (14 Nov) http://www.interior-affairs.com.sg/whats-o...nnual-sale.html Why don't you try giving them a call to see if they still have any rainshower stock on sale.

Suppose that can't be helped. Noise thru the window, I think that tiled roof will give less noise than metal roof. But thru the ceiling, if you hear anything, think it might be not properly insulated. I like the look of a tiled roof, but believe when it comes to water-tightness, the metal roof will give less problems than a tile roof. Unless you somehow suffer a puncture in the metal roof, I don't see how it can leak. But tiled roof like sooner or later will leak. I have no evidence to back all this up, just my feel, that's all. Interesting that petunia is getting metal cheaper than tiles, cos the few I've asked all quoted more for metal roof.

Check your agreement. I don't think it'll say that you must use them, rt? Why don't you just talk to your ID and say that you don't fancy the tiles you've seen and ask for further recommendations. At the same time, I think you should feel free to go around on your own too, and if you see something you like, you could then ask your ID to accompany you.

Good to hear an actual user's experience. Can I ask whether your ceiling is just under the roof and follows its angle? ie, not the flat ceiling type with lots of airspace between ceiling and roof. Reason I ask is that I understand the best insulation is the airspace. But if your ceiling follows your roofline, do you know what insulation was used? I am told that properly insulated, it should be just as effective as a tiled roof with proper insulation. Meaning no difference with a tiled roof. But if you know that it is properly insulated, yet it is hotter inside than a tiled roof and the rain noise coming in DIRECTLY through the ceiling is worse, then it seems like metal roof is worse in these respects. Another thing about the sound that I'd like to find out more from you. Do you find that when it rains, there is sound that comes from outside through the window? I wonder if windows are left slightly open whether the sound comes through to disturb. Some tell me yes, some tell me no. What is your experience?

Hi, Your home theatre setup looks good -- can I ask who sold it to you and installed it for you? Thanks.

I've seen some houses on their upper levels, in the corners where the walls would meet - they instead have frameless windows which are fixed and cannot be moved. I'm wondering: - Do they get dirty over time? - And if so, how do you clean them (seeing that they are fixed and cannot be opened)? If you have them in your house, could you share your experience please.

Is sound reducing enough? See: http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=31742

The different materials have different characteristics and therefore different advantages. Ceramic tiles are harder than marble, and in turn, homogenous or porcelain tiles (they are actually a special type of ceramic tile) are harder than ceramic tiles. Hardness would mean harder to scratch or chip. But does not mean more difficult to crack though. But you should also bear in mind not just whether it chips or not, but how it looks after it chips. Marble has patterns and the pattern runs throughout the body. So chips and scratches may not be so obvious, and you can also grind/polish if you wish. If you use ceramic or homogenous tiles that have a uniform look, the chips and scratches, when they occur, may be more obvious than on marble. Especially ceramic tiles because it is not homogenous, so the colour under the top layer may be very obviously seen when there are chips. As for homogenous tiles losing their gloss faster than ceramic tiles, I doubt so. I think that's the nature or quality of the glazing, not because the tile is ceramic or homogenous. Just my 2cents.

Some of the light shops along Balestier Road are starting to carry LED lights and bulbs. Maybe give Chan Huat a call to see if they do. Or go to Sim Lim Tower and have a look around. Level 2 and 3. Heard to be slightly cheaper than usual lighting shops. If you want to see the whole range of Philips LED and other lights, can go to their showroom run by LEDworks: http://www.ledworks.sg/philips-consumer-luminaires.html Another seller I came across from their bus ads: http://www.optiled.com/ Have a look at these threads too: http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=29041 http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?sh...mp;#entry562834

Why not consider LED? Something like this perhaps: http://www.philips.com.sg/c/led-light-bulb...9000185503/prd/

I've read of aluminium sheets which are insulated already -- layer of bubbles in between the aluminium. Is such insulation sufficient? Or is it good to still have bulk insulation like rockwool in addition to this?

Looks like quite big gaps for the water to flow through .... and things to drop through. I'd be careful about rings and other small personal items going down. Maybe consider putting some mesh backing?

Hi wuga98, Quick question -- did you use metal roofing? Thought I saw it in one of the construction pictures. If so, interested to know the considerations you had in mind when comparing to the traditional clay tiles. Thanks.

Would like to hear from anyone who has experience (good or bad, and how long your use) on Blomberg stuff. Fridge, hob, oven, etc. Thanks.

Seems like it just sneaked up on you then. For these who are interested, this is a good starting point to read up: EMA handbook for PV systems kardtoon, You've got PM.

Need to install another meter for it. It's being done now already. Maybe you want to google and read up on it. Feed in tariffs and energy market company.