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  6. Posted

    HDB changed the estimated completion date to end of April. WTH. I already arranged some purchase to b delivered to my new place. Haiz.

    ya **** sad..my reno plans stalled and my purchases are being stored in my old room.

    hopefully no further delays, if i factor in defects rectification and the cement screeding, my timeline just get stretched further.

  7. Posted

    i really wanted the stool! saw it at the jcube outlet and decided to think about it. went back and it was gone. vivo's cleared out too. sigh. well, enjoy yours!!

    ya i went back again last week to see if there is anything else to get..seems like all the furniture are cleared out except for some defective pieces.

    No sure if they will ship from their HK or Japan outlets or not.

  10. Posted

    After moving into our unit, we found that there are more cracks on our cement flooring, although just hairline crack. Besides, we also felt dusty when stepping on it and we need to wash it often (pouring water and brush). Therefore, we decided to call Roy and ask if he had any solution for that.

    He recommended us to lacquer our floor but we were reluctant as thought that it could destroy the nature color of the cement. End up bo bien, so we gave it a try. Surprisingly, the color turned out to be better and also very nice to step. Wifey said that we should have done that earlier :thumbs up:

    Before:

    yjvp.jpg

    bcbt.jpg

    and this is how it looks like now:

    mqka.jpg

    5omp.jpg

    Besides, Roy also prepared a unique bed frame for us, as we really have no budget to go for a proper bed frame dy :(

    It was done with 2 wooden pallets from the trash and he smoothed and painted it, and turned out to be great as well :lol:

    ho3m.jpg

    3sgh.jpg

    Ran out of superlatives for your ID haha...really creative!

  16. Posted

    I doubt you can use US fan locally in Singapore. Diff voltage. My advice is to test first before buying. (I agree with kstoh TOTALLY.)

    Oops ok, thought you got it from modern fan company so I assumed possible... But thanks for the advice marcel, don't want to end up with a useless fan

  17. Posted

    This fan is not available in Singapore therefore I brought them when I was in HK without testing during HK winter. LOL.Maybe I will call them to request for a longer blade.

    Hey, saw the not so positive performance for the fans. Any problems from buying fans from US on Amazon? Do we need to step down or the electrician will know what to do to plug and play?

  18. Posted

    i am renovating my unit in a few weeks time.

    Had bought lots of stuff on taobao and brought over via container shipping. Takes about 1 week to arrive.

    Here are some of the links:

    Bathroom fittings - http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=37089306602

    Digital Lock - http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=37145123637

    Downlights - http://trade.taobao.com/trade/detail/tradeSnap.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.57.ZM91lw&tradeID=552977048358438

    Toilet / Kitchen Lights - http://trade.taobao.com/trade/detail/tradeSnap.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.79.ZM91lw&tradeID=552950887018438

    Electrical switches (touch sensor) - http://trade.taobao.com/trade/detail/tradeSnap.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.130.GYJgO2&tradeID=579673473068438

    Bathroom vanity table set - http://trade.taobao.com/trade/detail/tradeSnap.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.9.ZM91lw&tradeID=554405288068438

    http://trade.taobao.com/trade/detail/tradeSnap.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.26.ZM91lw&tradeID=554329298768438

    Ceiling fan / light (retractable) - http://trade.taobao.com/trade/detail/tradeSnap.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.310.GYJgO2&tradeID=555971232658438

    Note that all lightings are in LED

    Most of the stuff have arrived and I am quite happy with their quality. Will have to wait to install before knowing how they well they work. But for the retractable ceiling fan/light, its working perfectly! current mum's house is using it.

    Very nice purchases! Looking forward to your review!

  21. Posted

    Hi bert,

    This is mr E here. I have just recently replaced my water outlet to the sink, as well as the faucet fittings due to dumb plumber using sub-standard stuff and also "stealing" the hoses that came along with the kitchen/bathroom faucets.

    For your information, over here in SG and Asia, we are still using the old 1/2" fitting. You ll be able to see those regular hose fittings in hardware shops everywhere. However, MOST faucets which you buy overseas especially UK/EU or the US are supplied with 3/8" fitting on one end, and 1/2" on the other. Reasons for the 3/8" fitting is because its smaller and easier to fix up when you have tight corners to reach under most kitchen sinks.

    And for most under sink water filter systems, the common size used is 3/8". Hence, this explains why faucet connectors are using 3/8" by faucet manufacturers to facilitate on the ease of installation.

    I managed to replace the water outlet with the following items so as i can install and use the 3M under sink filtrate system.

    Faucet Connector, Braided Stainless Steel - 3/8" Female Compression Thread x 1/2" I.P. Female Straight Thread

    http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GSRAa2Y8L._SL1500_.jpg

    This is the image of the required or supplied faucet connector. NOTE the both ends of the hose. The larger one is 1/2" which is commonly used here. Length is entirely up to you, you can choose a shorter one if you need.

    And from the water outlet, you will need this:

    3/8-Inch by 3/8-Inch by 1/2-Inch Low Lead 3-Way Valve

    http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QFxSgE4QL.jpg

    Regarding this, Delta faucet has two levers, so you ll need two faucet connectors, and a 3 Way Valve. Just like what the picture has shown.

    Types of Fittings

    http://img03.taobaocdn.com/bao/uploaded/i3/T1nUjUXlFiXXa2BfYa_120829.jpg_460x460.jpg

    And also, you will need an adaptor to fit it. The adaptor which you are looking for is type A. This can be found in most hardware shops here, you can bring along the 3 way valve, and compare the sizes to make sure you are buying the right stuff.

    Advice:

    It is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to buy a 1/2" to 3/8" adaptor here and most shops will say that it is expensive. Likewise, the hose with 1/2" end and 3/8" on the other end as well.

    Reason is that such connectors are usually provided by most reputed faucet manufacturers and given default in the package, so do make sure your plumber do not "conveniently" take it along. This is also why almost nobody manufactures such parts since everything has been given already. Most plumbers will install the old 1/2" end to 1/2" end quietly instead of using the default faucet connectors given. I don't think locally purchased faucets gives such faucet connectors as well.

    The excuse they give, is that since you don't use the hot/cold water hoses, you don't necessary need to use them. However it DOESNT matter if there's no hot water, because the default faucet connector can still be used regardless.

    Do make sure all the valves which the plumber has fixed, are not comprised of multi-pieces being held up by sealing tape. This was the what happened to me. By the time you noticed, they will be long gone and will not do any rectifications.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/92625284@N07/13463796654/

    Example of a multi-piece being held up with sealing tape. I opened it up and it becomes two pieces. This will leak eventually after some time...

    Somehow, i believe this is a common industry practice especially when most new home owners are beginner laymen. There is no way we will know that at all. So, a smart house owner or house renovator, we need to be scrutinising the work most of the time and inspect on it. It ll definitely save you much time and costs then the hassle of problems later on.

    Thanks Mr E for the detailed explanation... I am amazed how you managed to figure all this out by yourself. I will probably need some time to digest because it does sound complicated heh..thanks again

  22. Posted

    So far no insect problem. As for the dust, it's actually rather easy to clean as it's a smooth surface – just a few seconds of dusting or wiping. And since the flat surface is above the eye level, then being out of sight and out of mind, we don't clean it as often as we hope to.

    Totally agree with mangorind that it's more convenient than those insect-trapping lights.

    I sent her a screen shot of your response :)

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  23. Posted

    Yup yup, the design and size (600mm) looks right, but not sure if we got it from that exact shop.

    caught my eye when i scoured through TB, but my missus probably won't approve because of the potential dust and insects landing zone on top of the lamp :(

  24. Posted

    Hi,

    Would like to know where you gotten this lamp from.

    Thanks.

    Someone quoted this..but not sure if same store as Rumble..

    "I bought the lights from Kak Guan Hardware & Electric Trading, Block 302, Ubi Ave 1, #01-21/23, (S)400302. It cost only $18.50 per light."

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