Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by derail

Concrete sealer

derail — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:44:57 +0800

Want to seal concrete floor and asking here if Masterpav is a decent product or if there is a better one that is easily available.

https://www.mastermaterials.com.my/SemiGlossAcrylicSealer

Pipe thread sealant

derail — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:09:40 +0800

Replaced a tap recently (iron pipe and stainless steel tap) but it still leaks and I think I need to use some pipe thread sealant (aka pipe dope) vs the usual ptfe plumbers tape. Does anyone know which one to use? There seems to be so many loctite models, which is the one other than loctite 55 which is suitable for water pipes?

Myvi auto gearbox rebuild

derail — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:57:36 +0800

Should I overhaul the gearbox or just get a 2nd transmission to replace?
The problem is that reverse gear all of a sudden doesn't work. The other gears are fine.

Any recommendations for gearbox repair shops? I looked up a few near to Subang/PJ like Gearbox repair Malaysia Sunway, Wintech Auto. Has anyone got any experience with them or any other recommendations?

What sort of cordless screwdriver?

derail — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:18:57 +0800

What is a decent cordless screwdriver to get (online eg lazada or hardware shops) for removing/reinstalling window grills. What sort of torque do I need etc?

Sonneaire aircon reviews?

derail — Fri, 19 May 2017 08:57:33 +0800

Any reviews the Sonneaire brand, especially the Coolbox model?
http://sonneaire.com/sonneaire-hyperion-chillers/
http://sonneaire.com/1989-2/
https://www.facebook.com/Sonneaire/

The non-solar model uses technology they call Coolbox which traps the excess heat and recycles it for energy savings. Has anyone tried it out before?

Edit-
More searching showed other air con brands which use very similar technology and their reviews are bad. Products based on this technology are worse than normal aircons and the whole thing is a fraud.

Grab account banned (rider)

derail — Sun, 14 May 2017 22:12:25 +0800

Shortly after installing the Grab app (rider not driver), my account got banned for "gaming the system" after contacting support. Just to be clear, I did not do anything illegal/gaming/whatever. It happened before I used their service even once. There are no issues with the Uber app.

My guess it that the Android google account name on my phone does not match my real name and it raised a red flag but I have never faced a problem with other free or paid apps because of that before.

Has anyone faced the same issue before?

Earbuds for exercising/running?

derail — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:38:46 +0800

I'm having trouble with earphones getting clogged up with sweat and earwax while exercising. I'm using a pair of Sony AS400EX but I don't find it suitable since I still have to clean it often and want to change to something else.

What sweatproof earbuds are popular among runners?

[WTS] Laptop DDR2 667 PC2-5300 512Mb

derail — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:25:09 +0800

Item(s):512MB DDR2 667 PC2-5300 laptop memory

1. Dell/Micron 512Mb 2Rx16 PC2-5300S-555-12-A0
2. Ramaxel/Elpida 512Mb 1Rx8 PC2-5300S-555

Price:rm15/stick

Warranty:1wk (personal)

Dealing method:COD

Location of seller:Subang Jaya

Contact method/details:pm

Age of item:used

Item(s) conditions:fully working, both sticks used previously together in Compaq laptop

Reason for sale: Upgraded memory

[Sold] Astro silver decoder DV3

derail — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 21:11:18 +0800

Item(s): Astro decoder DV3 ( silver decoder )

Package includes: Decoder and power cable, no remote

Price: RM25

Warranty: 2 days (personal)

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: Subang Jaya

Contact method/details: PM

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Item(s) conditions: Working normally last I time I used it

Reason for sale: Changed to Unifi

This silver box decoder has been sitting unused for years. It was working without any issues before I switched to Unifi. I do not have the remote control with it.

It is a Astro DVR3 Phillips DSR4201/68.

[WTS] Streamyx ADSL WIFI modem Innacomm W3100

derail — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:57:36 +0800

Item(s): Innacomm W3100

Package includes: Modem, power supply, manual, cd

Price: RM20

Warranty: 3 days (personal)

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: Subang Jaya

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item: 5yrs

Reason for sale: Upgraded to unifi

The modem has been sitting unused for several years. I did not have any problems using it before with streamyx. I've reset it to the default TM/Streamyx parameters/password.

[SOLD] Tablet T7052 wifi

derail — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:43:05 +0800

Item(s): Tablet T7052

Package includes: tablet, red case, charger, otg cable

Price: RM70

Warranty: n/a

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: Subang Jaya

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item: ~2yrs

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Item(s) conditions: Working, tested.
Picture: https://vid.me/9BCI

Reason for sale: Prefer to use laptop

The specs of the tablet is here (link).

QUOTE

Operating system Android 4.0
CPU Allwinner-A13 1.2GHz Multi Core + Mali-400 GPU @350MHZ
Memory 512MB
Storage 4G FLASH
LCD Display 7inch TFT High Clear Digital Screen, Capacitive touching panel, Resolution 800*480

Its not very fast because of the low specs (512Mb ram) but for light browsing with an efficient browser like opera mini or perhaps maxthon, it works ok. Video showing the tablet:
https://vid.me/9BCI

[SOLD] Used Orig Lenovo S650 (Sept '14)

derail — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 12:06:45 +0800

Item(s): Used Original (Ingram, directd) White Lenovo S650 (updated to kitkat)

Package includes: Original box set + white case

Price: RM300 (bought for RM425 from directd)

Warranty: Original 1 year from Sept '14

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: Subang/PJ (prefer Sunway Pyramid)

Contact method/details: PM for details

Age of item: Sept '14

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Item(s) conditions: Still new with original screen sticker

Picture:

Reason for sale: Want to change to bigger phone (current screen too small)

Specs:
http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_s650-5893.php

Where to buy paint coatings/wax

derail — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:40:16 +0800

Where do you guys get your detailing products from brands like DP, Poorboys, FK? Do you know of any local retailers or online sellers or do you buy online and ship it from the US/UK which sounds expensive.

Duragloss and optimum have Malaysian retailers (I think optimum is overpriced by being marked up like Megs) but the other brands are don't seem to have a presence in Msia. I've seen the thread by waregem in garage sales.