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Plaster Ceiling Contractor

WildChai — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:59:57 +0800

hi,

Can anyone recommend a plaster ceiling contractor within Klang valley area? Particularly Setia Alam, Shah Alam.

Thanks.

Home Insurance options

WildChai — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:31:25 +0800

Hi,

I want to get a new home insurance. There seems to be quite a long list of providers in the market. But etiqa is the only one with the immediate quote system to tell you how much premium you are paying. Are all providers generally the same? (covering cost of burst pipe etc)

from etiqa takaful...
RM 1.1 mil building worth
RM 100k contents
Premium comes to RM 1.4k~

expect the same premium per year for others?

Thanks.

Unifi or Router

WildChai — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:34:08 +0800

Broadband provider
ISP/package: Unifi 10mbps
Location: klang, bukit tinggi
Have you called your ISP's helpline?: yep, sent some tech over and "troubleshoot" said all good

Personal equipment
Modem: original 1st gen (not sure brand)
Router: TP-Link Archer C7
Firewall used:

Problem details
First occurence of problem: A month ago
Problem frequency: All day, everyday
Problem description: Connection with wifi and LAN from router same issue. There is connection, smooth and fast then it suddenly drops to nothing. After a good 30seconds or so, the speed will be back to normal. On speedtest, the speed varies from 0.5mbps to 8mbps.

Reapplying Unifi

WildChai — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:20:22 +0800

Hi,

I am a unifi user, 4 years with 5mbps and just upgraded to 10mbps few months ago. I am want to upgrade to 30mbps but I want to swap with new modem and other equipment. I am afraid if i cancel and reapply, there will be no available port...please advise on this.

thanks.

Signing new car loan

WildChai — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:21:17 +0800

Hi,

I'm trading in my car to get a new Nissan xtrail. I don't want to keep my car till the new car is out. The new xtrail will need to wait 2 months to be ready.

Question.
Must I sign the loan agreement when I hand over my current car?

Cannot sign the loan agreement when car is ready?

Thanks.

2 Router Bridge mode

WildChai — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:17:29 +0800

Hi,

My home network setup is TP-Link 1043ND connected to UNIFI modem and another 1043ND in bridge mode connected via wireless. I use this to extend my wifi coverage at home. Used this for awhile now and set this up because i have a spare 1043ND.

I find that my current setup produces iffy connection and slow response even with 10Mbps line, when click on a site...it has a little lag time before it connects to a site. Would changing to a better routers boost this?

Should I get 2 new routers and make a bridge setup again or get a reputable router to replace the one next to the modem and get a TPLINK power wifi extender? Which option provides better coverage, stability and speed?

EDIT:
OR flash it with DDWRT for better options and power?

thanks

[WTS] SOLD

WildChai — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:52:29 +0800

GONE babeh! SOLD!

Planning my Home Theater

WildChai — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 23:44:02 +0800

hi,

I know this topic has been discussed to death here...but each home theater is different. So i need all the ideas and
suggestions i can get.

I am planning for my Home Theater. I have a dedicated floor for it...its L-shaped with a WC and a balcony. With this odd
shape, I can only erect a partition wall to close off a rectangle section for the room. So I have to choose between which
section. Both has equally good qualities for a theater and the other section will be made into a mini bar/chillout area.
My main concern for the HT is sound insulation/proofing. From what I have read so far...too much will make it 'dead' but
too little would defeat purpose of a Home Cinema with neighbors complaining their ceiling light is falling.

I have a few ideas from reading all the articles and sifus here.

Option 1 - erecting gypsum partition wall with 3-4" rockwool inside. The walls will be at least 2" away from the existing
brick wall. something like room in a room.

Option 2 - Various size wood frame with 3-4" rockwool covering entire room. Like acoustic panels. (like psp_BOY's HT)

Both options will have the plaster/gypsum ceiling with rockwool resting above it. And wall-to-wall carpeting.
Below is floor plan for the HT. Although HT2 is longer but narrow wall means smaller screen. HT1 will be able to fit a 120" 16:9 screen.

HT1 - Size=13' X 17'. Partition walled with rockwool. Balcony will be closed up with brick wall and made into AV equipment room.
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HT2 - Size=11.5' X 20'.
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Balcony
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[WTA] Cement Board Partition

WildChai — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:42:11 +0800

Hi,

I intend to have a partition wall made to make a room...I have other walls made from plywood but looking into other material.
Gypsum not very durable.

Am looking for Cement Board, anyone know any contractors who does this?\

Location: Klang

Thanks

Accident & doesn't pay

WildChai — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:48:22 +0800

Hey people,

Need some ideas. My car got rear ended earlier this week, his fault. The college kid agreed to pay for the damages (bumper popped out and paint scratched). Went to mechanic to asses damage, repair n paint job bout rm180.

Told him and he "consulted" his parents and they don't want to pay say that we exegarated the cost. Told his gracious dad tat I don mind to send to his mechanic. Halfway thru conversation n he shut my call. Great way of showing and teaching his son responsibility. And they are rich pricks.

Anyways, what can be done? Too late for police report. I know where he lives and his whole background thanks to the Internet. I don need great hindsight advices and comments.

Wireless Bridge for speed?

WildChai — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:11:17 +0800

Hi,

Trying to figure out some networking setup issues. Intend to connect my media player to my PC with wireless networking. In order to increase transfer rate, what are my options? Connect a N wireless router as a bridge to the media player or just use a USB dongle? Any speed difference? Am planning to use a dedicated wireless router on my PC also.

PC-->Wireless Router ~~~ (BRIDGE) ~~~ Wireless Router<--Media Player

distance between PC and player is about 20 feet.

[WTA] Unifi Queries

WildChai — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:03:10 +0800

Hi,
Need to clarify a few things before applying.

1) If apply VIP5 now, can I upgrade to BIZ package in the future without any penalty? BIZ package is really problem free and faster?
2) Applying through online unifi site or TMPoint center, which will be faster to get installed? Same contractor?
3) Apply unifi at TMPoint got free 1 month subsciption?
4) Fastest estimated time of installation after online application?

Thanks.

LED/LCD monitor <20" with HDMI

WildChai — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:25:09 +0800

Hi,

Wanna know if there are any monitors that has HDMI input that has screen smaller than 20"?

THanks

[WTA] Pebble wash contractor

WildChai — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:08:35 +0800

Hey ppl,

Anyone can recommend a contractor for pebble wash work? Not sure why but am having a tough time sourcing for one. Any help wud b appreciated.

Also, anyone knows about partitions? Seen those using cement boards, more solid n thick.

Thanks.

Algerian Dinar --> RM

WildChai — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:45:30 +0800

Hi,

Wanna ask if anyone knows which money changer accepts Algerian Dinar. Hard to find places that accept un-common currency.

Thanks.

Painting House

WildChai — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:43:29 +0800

Hi,

Anyone knows any good and reasonably (cheap) painters to recommend? 2.5 storey house...interior and exterior. Location in Klang.
Paints are provided.

Thanks.

Tempered Glass

WildChai — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:40:13 +0800

Hey all,

I am checking around for tempered glass prices....about 8-10mm thickness. My home doing reno and need about 1 piece 5'X3' and a 5'x4'. If too exp gotta cut down size liao.

Electrical advice...DB box

WildChai — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:00:47 +0800

Hi,

Need some advice. I am currently doing renovation to my home. Been asking around for quotations on electrical works. Gotten 3 ppl to quote but only 1 recommend me to change or upgrade my existing DB box to a larger one. Larger I guess would be 48? I have not gotten a clear detail on this yet. will check on it.

With my current db....my house already have about:

23 - wall plugs
6 - fans
6 - AC points
5 - heater points
28 - light points

The configuration above comes with the house as standard.

Will add about 36 wall plugs, 2 fans, 1 AC point, and 43 new light points. Will my current DB able to sustain the addition?

Thanks for any advice.

My current DB looks like this...

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Bigger DB or remain?

WildChai — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:57:56 +0800

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CAT5e copper wire

WildChai — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:31:24 +0800

Hi,

Are the twisted pair wires inside cat5e cables full copper? Since they're full copper, won't they be easily bent and break? I am looking to get at least 100M of cat5e and the store owner tells me that they are selling full copper wire. Anyway to check? snap it?

thanks