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mlionel20

4 September 2022

How to turn off main water pipe?DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Sep 04, 2022 4:54 pm

Hi Suspect there may be a leak in my house and wanted to off the main water supply. Found this outside my house instead. A silver triangular lever. Photo attached below Turned the lever. Water still runs when I turn on the tap. Turned lever back to where it was again and it seems to activate some so...

Hi Suspect there may be a leak in my house and wanted to off the main water supply. Found this outside my house instead....

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mlionel20

3 October 2019

Re: Leaking relief valve from hot water systemGeneral Discussion

Oct 03, 2019 12:02 pm

Have you tried opening it a few times. If a bit of scale gets stuck in the seat they series seem to leak a bit. If you open the valve a few times to flush it out I've found it helps. Hey chippy Thanks for the reply. To open the valve do you mean pulling that lever to drain water out...or actually d...

Hey chippy Thanks for the reply. To open the valve do you mean pulling that lever to drain water out...or actually dism...

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mlionel20

3 October 2019

Leaking relief valve from hot water systemGeneral Discussion

Oct 03, 2019 10:03 am

Hi all. I have a Rheem external hot water system. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/70004_1570060826.jpg Installed in Feb 17 as part of a new house and since the start of the year the relief valve has been leaking/dripping drops of water. I thought it was to do with the heat during summer as read that ...

Hi all. I have a Rheem external hot water system. Installed in Feb 17 as part of a new house and since the start of the ...

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mlionel20

27 September 2017

Electric sliding gate / front fence in MelbourneBuilding A New House

Sep 27, 2017 9:57 pm

Hi all, Any recommendations for a fence builder for an metal steel electric sliding gate + front fence in South East Melbourne? I am looking at a cantilever fence ideally. I am also looking to build it more than the maximum 1.2m allowed by Monash Council, so will need to apply for consent and permit...

Hi all, Any recommendations for a fence builder for an metal steel electric sliding gate + front fence in South East Mel...

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mlionel20

12 September 2017

Re: Height of concrete pathway's effect on termite protectioBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Sep 12, 2017 7:06 pm

Thanks for the reply. So that's a termite protection barrier. So the damp proof course sheet is not visible from the outside? Also does anyone know why they need a minimum clearance of 75mm below the weephole for visual Inspection? I thought they inspect the weephole itself so as long as the weephol...

Thanks for the reply. So that's a termite protection barrier. So the damp proof course sheet is not visible from the out...

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mlionel20

12 September 2017

Height of concrete pathway's effect on termite protectionBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Sep 12, 2017 3:56 pm

Hi all 1. Can I please enquire, what is this membrane in between the bricks, just below the weephole? Is this termite barrier or damp course proofing membrane? https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/70004_1505195556.jpeg 2. So the concreter is pouring concrete pathway around the house, and at one part of th...

Hi all 1. Can I please enquire, what is this membrane in between the bricks, just below the weephole? Is this termite ba...

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mlionel20

17 August 2017

Builder or fence contractor for higher fence?Building A New House

Aug 17, 2017 11:27 am

Hi guys, I just had my handover of my house and we are looking to build a fence that is higher than the standard 1.2m allowed by the council. This is in Victoria with the Monash Council. I have looked through the requirements, and we need a report and consent form application + building permit appli...

Hi guys, I just had my handover of my house and we are looking to build a fence that is higher than the standard 1.2m al...

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mlionel20

2 July 2017

Building fence - how to read electric/water meter?Building A New House

Jul 02, 2017 9:45 pm

Hi all I'm looking to build the following 1. a fence at the front of the house that includes an electric gate. so it will be locked and shut whenever we are out 2. side fence at the side of the house In this situation, how will the water and electric meter readings be made in this case? My electric ...

Hi all I'm looking to build the following 1. a fence at the front of the house that includes an electric gate. so it wil...

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mlionel20

2 July 2017

Fence / Concrete / Electric gate sequenceBuilding A New House

Jul 02, 2017 6:30 pm

Hi all, Was wondering if I can get some insights or help with the sequence of what to do first I am building with volume builder so handover is in a month or so, so starting to look into concreting (driveway and perimeter of house), fencing and gates. I'm looking to have an electric sliding fence Fr...

Hi all, Was wondering if I can get some insights or help with the sequence of what to do first I am building with volume...

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mlionel20

21 June 2017

Tiling and plaster removed during toilet installationBathrooms and Laundry

Jun 21, 2017 4:39 pm

Hi all, I am building with a volume builder in Victoria. At the final stages of the build now. They have done waterproofing and subsequent tiling of the bathrooms and toilet rooms. Recently, they installed the actual toilet, and when I went in to have a look, I noted that they had to remove the tile...

Hi all, I am building with a volume builder in Victoria. At the final stages of the build now. They have done waterproof...

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mlionel20

1 February 2017

Re: DPC (damp proofing course) placed too highBuilding A New House

Feb 01, 2017 7:15 pm

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mlionel20

1 February 2017

DPC (damp proofing course) placed too highBuilding A New House

Feb 01, 2017 7:58 am

Hi Building a 2 storey house and frame stage completed with Dennis Homes. Got an external inspector to have look and the major issue is that the DPC (damp proof course) is placed too high ; it's placed above the first floor so the concern is that timber plate will then be unprotected against rising ...

Hi Building a 2 storey house and frame stage completed with Dennis Homes. Got an external inspector to have look and the...

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mlionel20

10 May 2016

Waterproofing descriptionBathrooms and Laundry

May 10, 2016 3:49 pm

Hi everyone, I just got this following my query with my builder whether water proofing is provided or whether water resistant / alternative solution is provided. I am building a double storey house. I am looking to have the entire bathroom floor waterproofed (instead of just providing the minimum re...

Hi everyone, I just got this following my query with my builder whether water proofing is provided or whether water resi...

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mlionel20

4 May 2016

Help with identifying what this is in vacant landBuilding A New House

May 04, 2016 3:03 pm

Hi all, Can someone please help identify what this item is? looks like a cover for some sort of drain? http://s32.postimg.org/u3fyg3jol/image1_3.jpg We are in the process of building a home and this item is near the fence border and will be at where our intended backyard will be. Will this be in the...

Hi all, Can someone please help identify what this item is? looks like a cover for some sort of drain? http://s32.postim...

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mlionel20

29 April 2016

Help with Amp switches for Air conditionersHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Apr 29, 2016 10:55 pm

Hi all, I am building with Dennis Homes and we are deciding on installing some split air conditioner units with a third party in the living room and master bedroom. We need however to specify to Dennis Homes the amount of Amps they need to prepare for this so they can get the electrician to prepare ...

Hi all, I am building with Dennis Homes and we are deciding on installing some split air conditioner units with a third ...

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mlionel20

9 April 2016

Waterproofing = tiling? Confused with requirementsBuilding A New House

Apr 09, 2016 9:41 pm

Hi Building with Dennis Homes for my first home and apologies for a few questions regarding water proofing but the regulation was a bit confusing to me 1.Is waterproofing a separate process for the bathroom or is placing tiles on the floor considered water proofing? 2. Also is this something that mu...

Hi Building with Dennis Homes for my first home and apologies for a few questions regarding water proofing but the regul...

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mlionel20

25 February 2016

Pole to pit electricity ; who does what?Building A New House

Feb 25, 2016 8:21 pm

Hi, I am building a new home with a Dennis Homes in Victoria We are supposed to connect our own underground power pit. (United Energy). Am I correct in assuming the following sequence? 1. Apply and pay to United Energy for the Underground Power Pit installation. 2. Have my own electrician to install...

Hi, I am building a new home with a Dennis Homes in Victoria We are supposed to connect our own underground power pit. (...

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mlionel20

16 February 2016

Brick surface - concave better?Building A New House

Feb 16, 2016 7:35 pm

Hi I am building my first home with Dennis Home. I was told by some people that the concave surface bricks are better (than a smooth or rough surface), but they can't really give an explanation to why but it was something they were told. Can anyone explain if there is any truth to this and if yes, h...

Hi I am building my first home with Dennis Home. I was told by some people that the concave surface bricks are better (t...

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mlionel20

9 February 2016

Building contract review (time frame)Building A New House

Feb 09, 2016 10:54 pm

Hi all, I am building a new home and am looking to obtain an independent inspector who provides contract review services to have a look at my contract with a volume builder. I was wondering what usually happens on the contract signing day? Are customers generally allowed to bring the contract home a...

Hi all, I am building a new home and am looking to obtain an independent inspector who provides contract review services...

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mlionel20

20 January 2016

Re: What is this tube looking item on my vacant land?Building A New House

Jan 20, 2016 9:50 pm

Thanks for the replies everyone. What is the implication of this sewer riser? Googled some info and it's basically as a ventilation? So basically this riser has to be left in place and the house has to be built around it? it is quite an unsightly item I must say…is there anyway to replace it or hide...

Thanks for the replies everyone. What is the implication of this sewer riser? Googled some info and it's basically as a ...