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Install LAN cable...

sw.boutique — Thu, 08 May 2014 17:02:16 +0800

Is this still possible? My alternative is to use homeplug connection but I am wondering if this is ok as I will install at 5 points for IP camera usage. Last min. add-on as the initial plan is to use wireless IP camera but now change to wired IP camera...

Using own aircond copper tube

sw.boutique — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 14:36:18 +0800

Hi all, I just wonder if anyone here did like this before? I went through a few aircond installers, most of them are using 0.61mm or 0.71mm copper tube. I intend to get my own 1mm thickness tube and pass to them. I just wonder if this is ok and will they be irresponsible and argue with me should anything go wrong?

Is 1.0mm ok anyway? I guess it should be all right?

Some questions regarding lockset for door grill

sw.boutique — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 20:31:21 +0800

The usual thickness of the grill (hollow tube part for the lockset) is 1" (25mm) from what I understand from the grill factory.

They have their own locksets to which I do not prefer. I know there are mortise locksets in the market meant for door grill, i.e. 25mm thickness onwards. However, I like one particular lock but on the spec sheet it is for 45mm door min. as it is speced with a 70mm double-keyed cylinder.

My question is, if I pair it with a shorter double-keyed cylinder, i.e. 55mm which is available for sale as well, can I assume that it will work?

55mm (cylinder length) - 25mm (tube thickness) - 8*2 (faceplate thickness) = 12mm (which means the protruding part is 6mm each side. The faceplate screws can be shortened as and when required.

Will the above work? I guess there might be someone having experienced the same things before?

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Unifi Connections

sw.boutique — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:02:37 +0800

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Background
Both the BTU and Router will be placed in the store.

In this store, there are 3 telephone cables and LAN cable (all unclamped)

Questions
1. Can I install wall jacks for all these 3 Telephones Cables in the store and connect with a cable to BTU's Telephone Port? All these 3 telephone cables are routed to living hall (both upstairs n downstairs) and master bedroom with a wall jack (face plate)

2. Can I install wall jacks for the existing LAN cable laid by the developer? This cable actually connects to a wall jack upstairs which will connect to a wireless router acting as a wireless access point.

3. Get another LAN cable pulled from the store to the living (both ends with wall jack), and this wall jack in the living hall will connect to a wireless router acting as a wireless access point. Connection is like TM Router<->Cable<->Wall Jack (in the store)<->Concealed Cable<->Wall Jack (in the living)<->Cable<->Wireless Router (As AP)

4. The same connection like in no.3 but it will connect from the IPTV port from the router to the wall jack in the store which will run to the wall jack in the living hall and then again connect with a cable connecting to the IPTV Set Top Box?

Are the above connections ok? Can I install wall jacks in the store so that all cables will have face plate only which will be connected with the cable connecting to the respective devices? Will such wall jacks degrade the signal?

Thanks guys! I am sorry if this is too confusing... Im just a layman trying to understand...

Unifi Connections

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Unifi Connections

sw.boutique — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:26:42 +0800

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Background
Both the BTU and Router will be placed in the store.

In this store, there are 3 telephone cables and LAN cable (all unclamped)

Questions
1. Can I install wall jacks for all these 3 Telephones Cables in the store and connect with a cable to BTU's Telephone Port? All these 3 telephone cables are routed to living hall (both upstairs n downstairs) and master bedroom with a wall jack (face plate)

2. Can I install wall jacks for the existing LAN cable laid by the developer? This cable actually connects to a wall jack upstairs which will connect to a wireless router acting as a wireless access point.

3. Get another LAN cable pulled from the store to the living (both ends with wall jack), and this wall jack in the living hall will connect to a wireless router acting as a wireless access point. Connection is like TM Router<->Cable<->Wall Jack (in the store)<->Concealed Cable<->Wall Jack (in the living)<->Cable<->Wireless Router (As AP)

4. The same connection like in no.3 but it will connect from the IPTV port from the router to the wall jack in the store which will run to the wall jack in the living hall and then again connect with a cable connecting to the IPTV Set Top Box?

Are the above connections ok? Can I install wall jacks in the store so that all cables will have face plate only which will be connected with the cable connecting to the respective devices? Will such wall jacks degrade the signal?

Thanks guys! I am sorry if this is too confusing... Im just a layman trying to understand...

Unifi Cable Connections

sw.boutique — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:44:33 +0800

Hi, just 1 to check something on the connections of the fibre optic cable run in the house by the developer.

From what I understand, there is a fiber cable ready, 1 LAN cable and 3 telephone cables in the store (all not clamped with connector yet, just bare cable). The LAN cable connects to a LAN wall jack upstairs while the 3 telephone cables individually connects to living hall downstairs, upstairs and the master bedroom (with wall jacks).

My questions:
1. Can I make the LAN cable and the 3 telephone cables as wall jack connections in the store? Will the signal degrade?
2. After that I connect the MODEM (BTU) to the LAN wall jack in the store with a LAN cable - Does it mean my LAN wall jack upstairs will be live with the Internet connection.
3. MODEM itself connects to a splitter that splits to 3, and each of these 3 ports connect to these RJ-11 wall jacks in the store, thus making all 3 RJ-11 wall jacks in the living hall (upstairs / downstairs) and the master bedroom to be live connection?
4. In order for me to have IPTV in the living hall downstairs, I will need to pull another LAN cable (RJ-45 wall jacks to be installed in both store and the living hall downstairs) - Am I right?

The reason why I want wall jacks in the store is to make it neat - or it is not necessary? Just leave a cable connection ready with male connector?

Thanks to all sifu here....

Solid Timber Door

sw.boutique — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 22:06:20 +0800

I need to order 1x 8 ft height x 6 ft width door (main door) and 6x room door (7 ft height x 3 ft width), complete with door frame.

All are with skirting (beading) surrounding the door frame (thick door frame).

The Nyatoh one is about MYR$12K with varnishing (hand painting according to the factory), and this one is with Kapor wood door frame.

Another factory selling Melunak wood one, with varnish spraying (using machine), and this one is with Simpoh wood door frame for about MYR$8K.

Seriously speaking, Melunak or Nyatoh - I could not tell the difference. I will be supplying my own locksets and butt hinges. So based on the price above, are they ok? Melunak and Nyatoh...?

Flat LED Downlight or Downlight Holder + E27 LED

sw.boutique — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 23:08:49 +0800

Actually, I already bought the downlight holder + e27 bulb (as per attached). The downlight frame holder is with those clip already on it, and the reason why I bought this type initially is becoz it has adjustable height and not so high like those in the market - one more good thing is that I find the clip better and change of bulb is easy, not like those with drivers [attachmentid=3759697]

I have not got them installed yet but now I kacheng a bit itchy wanna change to flat type (with drivers) like this as I got some1 taking over my purchase
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Now I wonder if I should really get this changed? Are the flat type with drivers long lasting??

Door Bell Wiring

sw.boutique — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 13:32:46 +0800

Hi, I have a question. The developer door bell wiring has 4 wiring meant for the attached door bell photo.

However, the door bell I bought only has 2 contact point. I tried connecting it myself, one to live wire and one to neutral wire and installed it to a plug, it will ding when I press the switch and dong when I depress the switch.

How to make it work on developer wiring? Sifu pls help...

Baby Fan

sw.boutique — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 16:19:36 +0800

I have 3 small rooms which I think I can use only baby fan due to low ceiling... Are Baby Fans suitable for plaster ceiling as I have heard that KDK's one cannot...

Power Requirement for Electric Hobs

sw.boutique — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:30:15 +0800

I assume normal 15A is not enough?

Are those 4mm cable capable of 20A?

Please advise I am not exactly sure...

Wireless IP Camera 720P (Indoor) - HD Resolution

sw.boutique — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:49:18 +0800

Item(s): Vstarcam HD T7837WIP (Black Colour Only)

Price: RM 360 (Inclusive of PosLaju for WM)

Dealing method: Major bank accounts transfer (MBB/HLB/RHB/CIMB/PBB/AMB/UOB/HSBC/SCB)

Location of seller: Johor Bahru

Contact method/details: 013 - 737 0080 (Kaden)

Age of item: New

Ex-stock: Any time 10 pcs

Warranty Term: 14-day 1-to-1, add another RM 100 if you need 1-year 1-to-1.

Item Specification: http://www.vstarcam.com/PnP-Series-HD-Wifi...-CAMERA-82.html (Please check the attachment for the spec sheet)

ELCB on DB Box

sw.boutique — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 16:52:04 +0800

I assume DB box is without this in most of the cases. What is this thing called? I need to tell the electrician to install this.

So if let's say my unit is double-storey, one DB box at each floor. I will need to have 2 of this installed? Or one is enough?

A 'circuit adapter' beside TNB meter stolen?

sw.boutique — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 16:00:08 +0800

As per attached, my house's meter adapter (I saw the appointed electrician by the developer installed it during the commissioning of the electricity to my unit). Now it is gone. How much does this thing cost?

The meter is installed right at the pillar and locked (and of course can be unlocked easily).

WTS: SUS304 BIG Single Bowl Sink (1x Unit) 700mm

sw.boutique — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 23:25:18 +0800

Item(s): SUS 304 Stainless Steel Sink

Package includes: The sink and the optional accessories

Price: RM 380 or RM 480

Warranty: None

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: Johor Bahru

Contact method/details: +60137370080

Age of item: Brand New

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Item(s) conditions: Brand New

Reason for sale: Switched to Double Bowl

Hi, I have one top-mounted kitchen bowl (can be installed as base-mounted or flush-mounted) to let go as per pic below. Dimension width 700mm x depth 440mm x bowl thickness 220mm. It is pretty big single bowl. It includes the accessories, chopping board, basket, stainless steel drainage, piping (thick flexible hose type) and a stainless steel soap dispenser. I am letting it go for RM 380 (bowl only) and accessories for another RM 100.

Material: SUS 304, thickness approximate 0.9-1.1mm. The base is with dampened material and coated with anti-frost material. Finishing is stainless steel brushed.
Reason for sale: Change to double bowl.

Metal (Alu/Stainless Steel) Shower Rose

sw.boutique — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:36:34 +0800

I am wondering if it is ok to use metal shower rose (handheld) like the one below?

Sorry guys, a bit too noob coz I have been using ABS type all these years... It is to be installed on instant heater (with a stainless steel hose)

Roof extension (at the back) and fence up the back

sw.boutique — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:15:12 +0800

I wonder if roof extension (metal pergola type of skylight with glass or polycarbonate) at the back of the house requires any approval?

Also, how about build up wall at the back up to a certain height and fence up with grill (instead of extension)? Are these legal?

The photo as follows:

PVC Ducting or Aluminium Ducting for Ventilation

sw.boutique — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 17:55:53 +0800

Hi, I have a question to ask

I am looking at installing ventilation fan with ducting attached to the wall.

Alu

PVC

I will be using this type of ceiling mounted ventilation fan

The ducting will be connected to the wall (attaching to ducting cap)

Now I am wondering, is there a diifference between PVC ducting and aluminium ducting? It is because the ventilation fan I bought came with PVC ducting... (Not like kitchen hood that comes with alu ducting...)

Help Does it matter?

Some questions about the stop cork in the bathroom

sw.boutique — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:39:41 +0800

I think nowadays every home owners need to conduct water commissioning for their new houses, hence the stop cock installed in every bathroom - is this the reason?

In my unit, every single bathroom has a main stop cork to control the water supply in a particular bathroom. I find it a bit redundant (and it looks ugly) and would like to remove it during my house reno. Is it recommended to do?