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phippsy
30 January 2013
Re: Gazebo, Shade Sail etc over the poolPools & Spas
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Jan 30, 2013 10:55 am
I fitted the large square bunnings shade sail over my father in laws pool. It is retained by 4 steel posts (100 x 100 x 5mm) that are all cemented at least 1mtr in the ground, and stand 2-3mtrs above ground. During the storms and wind in west Brisbane over the weekend it was fine. The sail flapped a...
I fitted the large square bunnings shade sail over my father in laws pool. It is retained by 4 steel posts (100 x 100 x ...
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phippsy
10 January 2013
Re: How do I connect ice maker to capped cold water point?DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair
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Jan 10, 2013 10:14 am
Depends whether you want to do it yourself or not... I hooked up our neighbours fridge the other day, it didn't have a cap but. Turn off water at mains. Remove cap. Thread tape on pipe, fit tap fitting. Usually the hose for the fridge will have a large o-ring like a flick mixer has, well the one I d...
Depends whether you want to do it yourself or not... I hooked up our neighbours fridge the other day, it didn't have a c...
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phippsy
3 January 2013
Re: Using shed wall as retaining wallGeneral Discussion
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Jan 03, 2013 1:12 pm
Blackjack sounds like a waterproofing membrane product. Years ago I helped a mate do exactly what you are talking about, I don't remember what the stuff we used was called, but it was a black tar like product in a 20lt bucket that we had to roll on and let cure before backfilling onto the blocks. To...
Blackjack sounds like a waterproofing membrane product. Years ago I helped a mate do exactly what you are talking about,...
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phippsy
30 November 2012
Re: Lead Paint Saftey- HELP!General Discussion
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Nov 30, 2012 3:49 pm
If it were only a few switches/not much work done then I woudn't worry about it. There is probably more pollution in the atmosphere than what the tradies generated, but that's just my opinion with no professional basis at all.
If it were only a few switches/not much work done then I woudn't worry about it. There is probably more pollution in the...
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phippsy
28 November 2012
Re: Electrician's materials costs to you. How much mark-up?General Discussion
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Nov 28, 2012 10:58 am
Did you get a written quote first?
Did you get a written quote first?
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phippsy
10 November 2012
Re: Free Soil Dump Sites Brisbane?General Discussion
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Nov 10, 2012 10:38 am
Whereabouts are you?
Whereabouts are you?
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phippsy
5 October 2012
Re: How to shave an aluminium security door?DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair
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Oct 05, 2012 10:26 pm
I think storm means that once you pull it up, there might be a washer or packer that you can remove that will drop the plate down.
I think storm means that once you pull it up, there might be a washer or packer that you can remove that will drop the p...
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phippsy
5 October 2012
Re: How to shave an aluminium security door?DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair
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Oct 05, 2012 10:24 pm
An 80 grit flap wheel on a grinder will work better than a grinding disc. It won't be as fast, but will give you a much larger margin of error. Also check whether the material is steel or ally as you need to buy the right one for the material. Ally will clog up a disc made for steel in no time flat.
An 80 grit flap wheel on a grinder will work better than a grinding disc. It won't be as fast, but will give you a much ...
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phippsy
19 September 2012
Re: Broken builder's water tankGeneral Discussion
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Sep 19, 2012 1:34 pm
What sort of tank is it? One of those 1000L with a frame jobbies? or larger?
What sort of tank is it? One of those 1000L with a frame jobbies? or larger?
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phippsy
20 June 2012
Re: Best way to build a quick stand/pedestalGeneral Discussion
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Jun 20, 2012 9:24 am
50 x 50 is an enormous top for a projector. Thinking about the projectors people I know have, you would be able to get away with a plate not much bigger than 20 x 30. Whether you wanted to use some ply and a single post with 3 or 4 legs at the bottom. I'd make it out of scrap steel I could scrounge ...
50 x 50 is an enormous top for a projector. Thinking about the projectors people I know have, you would be able to get a...
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phippsy
19 June 2012
Re: Telstra conduit unsuitable for > 60 metre length?General Discussion
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Jun 19, 2012 1:39 pm
I can't help other than to ask, if Telstra/Servicestream have told you it'll be fine, and the builder is telling you it is a Telstra requirment, then I would be asking the builder to show proof, paperwork or something from Telstra to backup their claim.
I can't help other than to ask, if Telstra/Servicestream have told you it'll be fine, and the builder is telling you it ...
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phippsy
18 June 2012
Re: benchtop quality - using for studyGeneral Discussion
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Jun 18, 2012 1:30 pm
No reason 3mtrs would be a problem on roof racks. So long as the bench doesn't hang more than 1mtr past the rear of the vehicle. I regularly carried 6.5mtr lengths when I had front & rear ladder racks on my hilux. I also tied a red flag off the back of the lengths just in case. But, it would als...
No reason 3mtrs would be a problem on roof racks. So long as the bench doesn't hang more than 1mtr past the rear of the ...
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phippsy
18 June 2012
Re: benchtop quality - using for studyGeneral Discussion
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Jun 18, 2012 9:26 am
Have you tried any kitchen places in Newy? Surely there would have to be someone local that could do this, or ring the e-bay seller, they may well build benchtops for local installers? Or go for a 5 hour drive with some roofracks, depending on your vehicles fuel economy this might even be worth it.
Have you tried any kitchen places in Newy? Surely there would have to be someone local that could do this, or ring the e...
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phippsy
14 June 2012
Re: Would you hire an Interior Decorator?General Discussion
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Jun 14, 2012 9:24 am
Nope... Personally I'd rather find things, colours etc and do it myself with an amount of trial and error. The missus and I spent a lot of time in the displays looking at what colours, materials and fittings had been used, what we liked and didn't like about each one and made decisions for our house...
Nope... Personally I'd rather find things, colours etc and do it myself with an amount of trial and error. The missus an...
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phippsy
7 June 2012
Re: Did you leave your builders a gift?General Discussion
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Jun 07, 2012 9:25 am
We didn't give our 'builder' anything but we used a volumn builder. We did however look after our tradies by taking up tasty treats the missus would cook, or a flask of coffee etc...
We didn't give our 'builder' anything but we used a volumn builder. We did however look after our tradies by taking up t...
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phippsy
6 June 2012
Re: Looking for a thread adapter to connect hand shower to tGeneral Discussion
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Jun 06, 2012 9:21 am
Looking at the picture now, I agree with JB1. It would be easier to do under the sink where fittings are used with normal threads and will be easily available. Thinking about it though, there was a water filter company years ago that had a fitting that screwed to the tap as you've described with a b...
Looking at the picture now, I agree with JB1. It would be easier to do under the sink where fittings are used with norma...
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phippsy
5 June 2012
Re: Looking for a thread adapter to connect hand shower to tGeneral Discussion
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Jun 05, 2012 1:08 pm
I can't see you picture on my work pc, but you might want to try somewhere like Industrial Fitting Supplies (although they are in Brisbane) or Pirtek, somewhere like that will have a better selection of threads/fittings and bits that could be adapted to suit.
I can't see you picture on my work pc, but you might want to try somewhere like Industrial Fitting Supplies (although th...
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phippsy
5 June 2012
Re: Good Neighbour fence - bottom rung full of dirtOutdoor Living
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Jun 05, 2012 9:38 am
Be careful though, if you go drilling holes it will expose bare metal that will give the rust a place to start...
Be careful though, if you go drilling holes it will expose bare metal that will give the rust a place to start...
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phippsy
16 May 2012
Re: Telstra Pit (Landscape Solution)Landscape & Garden Design
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May 16, 2012 10:00 am
Since Telstra pit is a public property, anyone and everyone can access it, so sometimes it is left opened (which is very annoying) and I have to close it myself. While this is true, in reality how often does any tech need to get in there? Our previous house had underground power as well, 7 years th...
While this is true, in reality how often does any tech need to get in there? Our previous house had underground power a...
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phippsy
10 May 2012
Re: Compensation from another property wishing to access minGeneral Discussion
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May 10, 2012 10:17 am
Ring Brisbane CIty Council, the 3803 8888, the person who answers probably won't be able to help you, but in my exerpience, I have lways had a prompt reply from someone who has been able to help me with technical issues.
Ring Brisbane CIty Council, the 3803 8888, the person who answers probably won't be able to help you, but in my exerpien...
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