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On dishwasher topic, agree with putting one in just in case and for resale value.
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Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: dishwasher 26May 18, 2008 9:12 pm thanks for that Pebble. There are only 2 things we really need to delay for. One is to get hold of the local guy we think we can get to do cabling to see what he suggests. Can't really talk to him until we have our plans but then its full steam ahead. The 2nd is we are trying to get hold of the developer since he offered to remove a couple of trees for free when we put in a purchase offer. they will be within the building zone and need to go before the builder can start. ( why pay for the builders site works people to do it when we've got it happening for free) he's spoken to the sales agent recently asking when w e want the trees removed. (we are leaving most of the trees. It's only a couple that have to go) But we haven't been able to get hold of him each time we've rung him. reply 27May 19, 2008 9:51 pm i would have to say no - its a waste of money! wats the issue with handwashing..? hehhe Re: dishwasher 28May 20, 2008 9:07 pm Sorry, I just had to post in favour of dishwashers.
We had one in our last property, but had to sell it with the house. Then we moved into a rental while we build our new house. The rental does not have a dishwasher & I am sick, sick, sick of washing up by hand. I just cannot wait until we move into our new house. The dishwasher is one of the things I am so looking foward to ! We are loving living in our new home ! https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... &start=315 Re: dishwasher 29May 24, 2008 7:26 pm Our new place has a dishwasher. YAY! FINALLY no more washing of dishes every night! (mostly)
I grew up with a dishwasher but for the past 5 years since I left home and have been renting, I've had to "lower myself" to the immense tedium of manual labour. Our new dishwasher is a Nobel....does anyone know of this brand? It came with the apartment (which is 12 years old). Does anyone know how likely we'll be to have to replace it any time soon? How long do older models last? How the hell did I become a senior member!? I know nothing! Re: dishwasher 30May 24, 2008 7:44 pm ![]() Our new dishwasher is a Nobel....does anyone know of this brand? It came with the apartment (which is 12 years old). Does anyone know how likely we'll be to have to replace it any time soon? How long do older models last? http://www.nobel.com.au/ still around....European brand. It may be nearing the end of it's life but if it's lasted this long it may go for ever. We're replacing the one in the established house we bought because it's a bit of a water guzzler and the LG allows us to do half washes and high temperature washes. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: dishwasher 31May 30, 2008 8:00 pm I spoke to our contact at teh builders tonight and it seems they charge $340 for a dishwasher space whihc includes a tap and the power point. hmm i was thinking all i'd need was the "trap" to_do_list mentioned and a powerpoint. I'm not to excited by a tap given we won't be putting in a dishwasher and that it is just for future resale value. I was even thinking I could avoid the power point since there will be one directly above the bench space that could be "tapped" into at a later stage to get a power point below the bench if a dishwasher was wanted. Anyone got any thoughts on if a tap is really necessary right now given we will NOT be putting a dishwasher in? Re: dishwasher 32May 30, 2008 8:00 pm ![]() I spoke to our contact at the builders tonight and it seems they charge $340 for a dishwasher space which includes a tap and the power point. hmm i was thinking all i'd need was the "trap" to_do_list mentioned and a powerpoint. I'm not to excited by a tap given we won't be putting in a dishwasher and that it is just for future resale value. I was even thinking I could avoid the power point since there will be one directly above the bench space that could be "tapped" into at a later stage to get a power point below the bench if a dishwasher was wanted. Anyone got any thoughts on if a tap is really necessary right now given we will NOT be putting a dishwasher in? Re: dishwasher 33May 30, 2008 10:34 pm ![]() I spoke to our contact at teh builders tonight and it seems they charge $340 for a dishwasher space whihc includes a tap and the power point. hmm i was thinking all i'd need was the "trap" to_do_list mentioned and a powerpoint. I'm not to excited by a tap given we won't be putting in a dishwasher and that it is just for future resale value. I was even thinking I could avoid the power point since there will be one directly above the bench space that could be "tapped" into at a later stage to get a power point below the bench if a dishwasher was wanted. Anyone got any thoughts on if a tap is really necessary right now given we will NOT be putting a dishwasher in? It might cost $340 now but when you sell some poor razzled mother will pay $5000 more just for a dishwasher!! ![]() ![]() Paula Re: dishwasher 34May 30, 2008 11:05 pm ![]() I spoke to our contact at teh builders tonight and it seems they charge $340 for a dishwasher space whihc includes a tap and the power point. hmm i was thinking all i'd need was the "trap" to_do_list mentioned and a powerpoint. I'm not to excited by a tap given we won't be putting in a dishwasher and that it is just for future resale value. I was even thinking I could avoid the power point since there will be one directly above the bench space that could be "tapped" into at a later stage to get a power point below the bench if a dishwasher was wanted. Anyone got any thoughts on if a tap is really necessary right now given we will NOT be putting a dishwasher in? The price probably not only includes the plumbing and electricals, but the cabinetry changes to make this a proper disshwasher space....removable kick board, and as Kevin said the slight wider opening, and also making sure you can pull the melamine carcass out without having to pull apart adjacent cupboards. Oh and our dishwasher space had tiles underneath it not just the bare concrete....not sure if that is standard. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: dishwasher 35May 30, 2008 11:49 pm kexkez, where does the tap go?
If it is just an unconnected tap which sits under the bench, hidden in the cupboard space, I think I would go ahead with it. We are doing the same as you, but a dishwasher provision is included as standard in our package so can't tell you how much they are charging for this. Not sure if it is an actual tap or just plumbing connections. Re: dishwasher 36May 31, 2008 12:05 am Bibs and bobs needed:
Dishwasher trap with the little doover for the waste from the dishwasher Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Dishwasher tap - generally a simple tap or valve Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Power connection in adjacent cupboard separate from dishwasher Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Basic instructions (US but still applicable) http://www.plumbing-troubleshooter.com/ ... mbing.html http://www.plumbing-troubleshooter.com/ ... lling.html Actually not a bad general site.... And at the end of the toilet replacement section it gives testing advice Eat one can of beans, wait four hours, grab a newspaper and tell the family the toilet is out of bounds for an hour:) ![]() ![]() mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: dishwasher 37May 31, 2008 8:04 am Paul we won't be in a rush to sell. The example being , we stayed in our last house 19 years. ![]() We've just been informed that they left out a wall of insulation and have to add that between the main bedroom and garage.. blah additional cost. so i don't want to add anything additional to the cost if i can avoid it. I have plans for additional $ spending that I I haven't sprung on DH yet and that I'd rather have than a dishwasher space. I don't one more small thing to be the straw that .... You get the picture. ![]() Hmm shouldn't be a need for removable kickboards if its an empty space under the bench top. I don't want a cupboard there at all. I want my cork flooring in the space. Re: dishwasher 38May 31, 2008 9:04 am Do it now Kezkex -
The cost to do it after the fact will be far greater than the $340 you'll pay now. As I mentioned in earlier part of this thread, I gave my parents a dishwasher (they had never had one) but due to health issues i thought it would help them out & their 1980's style kitchen had been pre-fitted with exactly as you described above, powerpoint, slip in cupboard section, tap and sink connection. 1/2 a day later - dishwasher was installed and they now love it ![]() Question - if for some unexp[ected reason illness or an accident affected your life - would you like the option of it being an esy thing to install a dishwasher at the lowest cost if needed ? Besides - a good dishwasher used properly can actually use less water than washing up in the sink per week. Leave it with you. Steve Re: dishwasher 39May 31, 2008 11:26 am you are right steve. now i just need to convince dh ![]() Re: dishwasher 40May 31, 2008 11:32 am ![]() you are right steve. now i just need to convince dh ![]() Makes it an absolute must I'd say....budget depending. On Steve's point I was skeptical about dishwashers and water use....until I worked out that according to the the difference between manual washing and dishwasher washing was about 2.5 sinks of water to 0.5 sinks of water (OK we had deep sinks) convinced me and DW that it was worth doing......of course they do use power so damned it your do....etc mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard I am installing a new Bosch SMU4HTS01A built under dushwasher. I have 2 questions. What is the function of the metal strip about 500mm long x 60mm wide the tell you to… 0 2911 |