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fokhan_96 wrote:Not too sure you why want this option... but consider other options.shake d livin wake d dead wrote:Frameless tempered glass bath enclosures....what company/ies you all could recommend
The aluminium frame does not look bad and laminated glass is generally cheaper than tempered glass. Dont think tempered glass is indestructible.
adnj wrote:^^ Similar strength laminated glass is more expensive than tempered glass.
Plexiglass is cheaper and safer than tempered glass. Tempered glass will nearly never scratch and won't discolor.
I guess depends on the company you going with. When i got quote from a local company they said that tempered was more expensive than laminated glass. This is taking in consideration the size, thickness, shape, fabrication and installation. It's not just "ah piece of glass".st7 wrote:adnj wrote:^^ Similar strength laminated glass is more expensive than tempered glass.
Plexiglass is cheaper and safer than tempered glass. Tempered glass will nearly never scratch and won't discolor.
ohh i'll look into plexiglass.
fohkan got it wrong with laminated being cheaper -- saw it online as more expensive as well
So with a larger cable (95mm)..does this mean more consumption so higher electricity bill?adnj wrote:^^ XLPE offers higher allowable insulation temperature and flexibility. XLPE is more expensive for a given cable size but you can often use a smaller cable because of the operating temperature.
PVC offers superior UV resistance. The cable will nearly always be larger but there is less work at the utility connection because you don't need to add as much weather protection.
There are a few reasons to pick one over the other but your biggest issue will be passing inspection for the reconnect. You will need both a happy electrician and inspector for that.
Jerry84 wrote:So with a larger cable (95mm)..does this mean more consumption so higher electricity bill?
Because this would determine whether I go with the 70mm or 95mm 3core cable.
Bear with me people... I know some of these electricians, plumbers and other trades men could make you spend unnecessary money so trying to ensure I do the correct thing at the best price
carluva wrote:XLPE and PVC refer to the insulation on the cable. Both are good, although the XLPE may be a bit more weather, water, oil and UV resistant than the PVC. That is not to say the PVC is bad as it will offer good resistance to those elements, but the XLPE offers superior resistance to the same.
You are good either way for your house. If the cable is direct buried (which is not recommended as the cables should be installed in underground PVC ducts) go with the XLPE. Else, either is fine for installation in a PVC conduit.
Just ensure that the cross sectional area of the cable occupies no more than 40% of the conduit cross sectional area.
Your electrician is also guiding you correctly. The size of the cable is also heavily dependent on the length of the run. The longer the run, the larger the cable the smaller the voltage drop and therefore the better the current carrying capacity.
Think of it this way: which will give better flow of water between a100ft 1/2" hose and a 100ft 5/8" hose? Obviously the latter since there is less resistance for the water to overcome in the larger hose. Reduce that length of hose now to 10ft and the difference in flow may not be discerned. Similar concept with cable, except the flow is current flow.
.Jerry84 wrote:I think I remember him saying pvc for the mains cable. Is this correct? Should I go with the xlp?adnj wrote:Depends heavily on the length of the cable and whether the sheathing is PVC or XLPE.Jerry84 wrote:To all those guys you upgraded their house electrical connection to 200amps, what size main cable(service connection to meter/house) did you all use?
My electrician telling me I have to use 95mm or something so when I thought 50mm was sufficient. Let me know your views/experience.
Reason is the drastic price difference for these armoured cables.
You cannot use 3×50 mm sq armored cable at 200 amps.
Termiban.adnj wrote:Subterranean termite treatment is. No idea on who or how much.
Last foundation i did cost me 4500adnj wrote:Subterranean termite treatment is. No idea on who or how much.
thelem-again wrote:Can anyone shed any light as to if pretreatment for pests is required when doing a foundation for a residential house.
If so what kind, recommendations for who provides that service, what's the approximate cost, at what stage etc.
Thanks.
Phone Surgeon wrote:Termiban.adnj wrote:Subterranean termite treatment is. No idea on who or how much.
You can hire Rentokil to do it and pay 10000 or you can buy a few bottles of the chemical yourself and get a nice long drill bit/spiral bit/ auger bit and drill several deep holes all over and apply the chemical.
Gladiator wrote:Some errors in your post there.... XLPE is susceptible and will fail very quickly in UV. It can withstand higher operating temps before breakdown so can carry more current. PVC is better for house mains... less maintenance.carluva wrote:XLPE and PVC refer to the insulation on the cable. Both are good, although the XLPE may be a bit more weather, water, oil and UV resistant than the PVC. That is not to say the PVC is bad as it will offer good resistance to those elements, but the XLPE offers superior resistance to the same.
You are good either way for your house. If the cable is direct buried (which is not recommended as the cables should be installed in underground PVC ducts) go with the XLPE. Else, either is fine for installation in a PVC conduit.
Just ensure that the cross sectional area of the cable occupies no more than 40% of the conduit cross sectional area.
Your electrician is also guiding you correctly. The size of the cable is also heavily dependent on the length of the run. The longer the run, the larger the cable the smaller the voltage drop and therefore the better the current carrying capacity.
Think of it this way: which will give better flow of water between a100ft 1/2" hose and a 100ft 5/8" hose? Obviously the latter since there is less resistance for the water to overcome in the larger hose. Reduce that length of hose now to 10ft and the difference in flow may not be discerned. Similar concept with cable, except the flow is current flow.
.Jerry84 wrote:I think I remember him saying pvc for the mains cable. Is this correct? Should I go with the xlp?adnj wrote:Depends heavily on the length of the cable and whether the sheathing is PVC or XLPE.Jerry84 wrote:To all those guys you upgraded their house electrical connection to 200amps, what size main cable(service connection to meter/house) did you all use?
My electrician telling me I have to use 95mm or something so when I thought 50mm was sufficient. Let me know your views/experience.
Reason is the drastic price difference for these armoured cables.
You cannot use 3×50 mm sq armored cable at 200 amps.
thelem-again wrote:Can anyone shed any light as to if pretreatment for pests is required when doing a foundation for a residential house.
If so what kind, recommendations for who provides that service, what's the approximate cost, at what stage etc.
Thanks.
Prices have increased significantly in the construction industry within the last 6 months. A 4x4 aluminum window went up from around $800 to $1000. And this has been the norm across the board. A simple wooden pitch pine door is just over $500, up from $425 max. Haven't reached plumbing as yet so can't comment on that.daxt0r wrote:anyone did finishes touches on house recently and would have bought windows, door, electrical and plumbing fixtures? where has the bess prices rite now with how things goin?
I'm looking at 4x4 as it seems a good size, not sure yet between upvc or aluminum as on the interwebs there is conflicting info on which is better, any recommendations on size an type?
Jerry84 wrote:Prices have increased significantly in the construction industry within the last 6 months. A 4x4 aluminum window went up from around $800 to $1000. And this has been the norm across the board. A simple wooden pitch pine door is just over $500, up from $425 max. Haven't reached plumbing as yet so can't comment on that.daxt0r wrote:anyone did finishes touches on house recently and would have bought windows, door, electrical and plumbing fixtures? where has the bess prices rite now with how things goin?
I'm looking at 4x4 as it seems a good size, not sure yet between upvc or aluminum as on the interwebs there is conflicting info on which is better, any recommendations on size an type?
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