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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by wane01(m): 1:52pm On May 16, 2021
diordaves:


If I were in your shoes I would have another look at the installation. What is the size of the pipe going into the washing machine? The pipe should be 3/4 inches. This increases pressure at the last mile. Check to ensure this has not been modified to suit the Nigerian way of plumbing. A bigger pipe dimension will reduce pressure.

Another option is to run direct a dedicated pipe straight from the water tower with the right pipe dimension. The electricians do same for things like cooker or a/c.

I will not rush to booster option just yet as the home water pressure is ok. I would explore the installation option first before bringing out the bazooka.

Okay, i understand your point.

The hose you have in the image is what was packaged with the washing machine, ( 2 piece at about 2 meters or so ).

You could be right with regards to running a straight line with that hose or pipe size. What is fixed to the tank is the regular pipe size and it goes a few meters away from the tank before it’s connected to smaller pipes.

Tbh, i havent had any need for high pressure water supply within the house so i havent bothered about these things.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 2:03pm On May 16, 2021
hamtabfawaz:


Your Point is Noted Sir... Different stuff for different folks. Although I wouldn't recommend a wallpaper in the kitchen for my clients, i would prefer to explore better Options.

Please Note: The Kitchen usually has high Temperature due to the heated activities, Where Steam and Moisture do set in, & that's not good for a wallpaper.

Moisture or Steam could ruin your Wallpaper!!!

That's That .... cool
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Oga Mi, what's My Percentage if I can get a buyer for your Omi Adio/Ibadan lands ?

We’ve met in the middle.

Your preferences is NOT to use wallpapers in the kitchen. NOT that it’s not possible.

I actually only sell my lands directly without agents but I appreciate good faith referrals.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 2:08pm On May 16, 2021
wane01:


Hello Chief,

I am interested in your conversation about water pressure and booster pumps as i am facing a related low-water pressure issue.

Recently i bought a fully automatic Hisense washing machine to be used at my place. After the installation at home ( to the water inlets) , we powered the machine and water wasnt going in. ( But the machine works pretty well if filled with water manually by pouring water into it).

The machine was returned to the dealership who also sent it to the service center for diagnosis and repairs, but later the machine was returned with an “OK” service status.

After several tests at my place we discovered that the water pressure from my tanks was too low to open the selenoid inlet valves which was amazing because the tanks are about 5 feet above the ground and are huge GP Tanks.

I had to test the machine again by connecting it directly to the 1.5HP submersive pump supplying water to the tanks, then the machine inlet valves were properly opened under that amount of pressure.

Right now i’m setting for installing water booster pump specifically for just the washing machine ( the house water supply works pretty fine and i dont want to go through the headache of raising the tanks higher, which i dont even think would be a sufficient fix )

Do have recommendations on where i can get the water booster pumps from either within Lagos or if it’s waybill-able and do you know of any plumber who can install it in such a way that it works perfectly with the washing machine with no alteration to the washing machine ( washing machine is still under 1 year warranty )?

Also considering that the washing machine only expects to take in water on few occasions during the operation cycle.

If you were in my shoes how would you DIY this?

Cc: n3xt

Your house plumbing needs to be specifically designed with pressure in mind.

If you didn’t do that then just use a booster pump at the washing machine outlet.

Illustrious plumbing sons of the thread over to you.

PS: my washing machine gets enough pressure from my overhead thanks but I have to on the gen because I only get 80-110volts from NEPA.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 2:09pm On May 16, 2021
Jasobry:


Local door get class ooo. This is a local door

You’re right but I still stand by foreign doors. This is after 3 years of living continuously in Nigeria.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by folmus: 2:17pm On May 16, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


We’ve met in the middle.

Your preferences is NOT to use wallpapers in the kitchen. NOT that it’s not possible.

I actually only sell my lands directly without agents but I appreciate good faith referrals.

cheesy cheesy cheesy grin grin

Baba, agents know people. Egun moni grin grin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Horlardorjah(m): 2:31pm On May 16, 2021
n3xt:


Use eba/garri/fufu/akpu to fix your wallpaper.

But on the flipside sha, that's just an excuse... I'd do it in my kitchen and nothing will happen to the wallpaper. Do kitchen cabinets like moisture or steam? NO! Yet we use plywoods (hdf and mdfs) and NOT steel or concrete to make our cabinets without worries.

Before we start all these tiles, cabinet craze, we used to have wallpaper inside our cabinets to make it nice and nothing dey do am except that cockroach love eating those paper.

I'd use wallpaper creatively in my kitchen.


imported wall papers like calenders and newspapers too.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 2:32pm On May 16, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


I don’t subscribe to the idea of Nigeria being unique. My current kitchen is open to the dining and living and no issues. Wallpaper works in kitchens. Not the cheapest Chinese junk but good quality ones.

I don’t like wallpapers, I don’t use them so you won’t see the in my house but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible to use.

It's not that I'm responding in order to argue. It's very likely that's its possible. But to be safe just like others have suggested let the wallpapers be in the areas where the cooking unit and kitchen sink are not located.

Except maybe someone is using all round electric cooker for cooking.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:33pm On May 16, 2021
Horlardorjah:



imported wall papers like calenders and newspapers too.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 2:41pm On May 16, 2021
folmus:


cheesy cheesy cheesy grin grin

Baba, agents know people. Egun moni grin grin

I understand the knowing people and appreciate it.

There’s a certain sales culture that I’m promoting.

Anyways, have a happy Sunday.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olabanjijohn(m): 2:42pm On May 16, 2021
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 2:43pm On May 16, 2021
bixton:


It's not that I'm responding in order to argue. It's very likely that's its possible. But to be safe just like others have suggested let the wallpapers be in the areas where the cooking unit and kitchen sink are not located.

Except maybe someone is using all round electric cooker for cooking.


I disagree.

Life’s too short.

If I want to use wallpaper in my kitchen like millions online are doing all over the world then I won’t be constrained by local limited knowledge.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 2:44pm On May 16, 2021
Aimolatunde1:


The following are combinations (at the right ratio);
a. Stone dust + sharp sand
b. Stone dust + sharp sand + 1/2” granite
c. sharp sand + 1/2” granite
d. sharp sand alone
all with cement.

It’s advisable you use stone dust (for the fine finish y’know you’d still get good results without it) but do NOT use it without sharp sand.


I think you should elaborate on the quality of sharp sand used only for molding interlocks.

Apart from the others you've mentioned which are known to me. One can also used sharp sand and 3/8 coarse. Those in PHC who are familiar with it's usage understand. You only need to tell the person supplying the coarse sand the usage purpose to enable him bring the best quality.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 2:45pm On May 16, 2021
By the way, the anti wallpaper geng, I’m not the only one that is pro wallpaper on this thread.

Why am I the only not getting a pass on this?

Hmmmmmm.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 3:02pm On May 16, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


I disagree.

Life’s too short.

If I want to use wallpaper in my kitchen like millions online are doing all over the world then I won’t be constrained by local limited knowledge.


I so wished you loved it and give it a try.
But too bad.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Horlardorjah(m): 3:05pm On May 16, 2021
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Baba no be me talk am OH
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DFAMEGUY11S(m): 3:06pm On May 16, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


You’re right but I still stand by foreign doors. This is after 3 years of living continuously in Nigeria.
thank you brother heared someone said that he is afraid of foreign door because is fiber who told you that,door is quality by quality if you use mdf Turkey door don't expect it to last like hdf Turkey door one their prices are not the same likewise their quality you can not use America panel to compare with steel door their quality is not the same at all , the truth of it is that you knows your budget if you need quality door is available even armoured door they all available and you can never use any one of this local made Nigeria door to compare classic Turkey door both for beauty and quality but all depend on your budget and choice as well, classic Turkey door is almost the same price with all this local made door ,

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 3:25pm On May 16, 2021
bixton:


I so wished you loved it and give it a try.
But too bad.

On the same token, you can use it and demonstrate how it was ineffective in your kitchen,
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 3:28pm On May 16, 2021
DFAMEGUY11S:
thank you brother heared someone said that he is afraid of foreign door because is fiber who told you that,door is quality by quality if you use mdf Turkey door don't expect it to last like hdf Turkey door one their prices are not the same likewise their quality you can not use America panel to compare with steel door their quality is not the same at all , the truth of it is that you knows your budget if you need quality door is available even armoured door they all available and you can never use any one of this local made Nigeria door to compare classic Turkey door both for beauty and quality but all depend on your budget and choice as well, classic Turkey door is almost the same price with all this local made door ,

I salute you Sir. I just hate when people write from a position of “them say them say”.

Lots of possibilities if people will just open their minds.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by radautoworks: 3:32pm On May 16, 2021
EgunMogaji2:
By the way, the anti wallpaper geng, I’m not the only one that is pro wallpaper on this thread.

Why am I the only not getting a pass on this?

Hmmmmmm.
wallpaper geng representing

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 3:58pm On May 16, 2021
wane01:


Okay, i understand your point.

The hose you have in the image is what was packaged with the washing machine, ( 2 piece at about 2 meters or so ).

You could be right with regards to running a straight line with that hose or pipe size. What is fixed to the tank is the regular pipe size and it goes a few meters away from the tank before it’s connected to smaller pipes.

Tbh, i havent had any need for high pressure water supply within the house so i havent bothered about these things.

The picture attached is the connector for the hose. The hose should screw into the connector and the connector to the home plumbing network. This is a very important component of washing machines especially non traditional washing machines like Hisense. You may not have this problem with LG for example or Samsung for that matter.

Call a good plumber and run him/her through the direct connection option and look for the connector. Since you are in Lagos, this should not be difficult. This could be the solution because with booster, you must be certain your pipe network quality can take the added pressure from the booster so you don't create a larger problem like burst pipes from the pressure. Not all plumbing connection can withstand booster.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 4:08pm On May 16, 2021
radautoworks:
wallpaper geng representing

Seriously Ma. Sometimes I feel like I stepped back in time in Nigeria.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jasobry: 4:14pm On May 16, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


You’re right but I still stand by foreign doors. This is after 3 years of living continuously in Nigeria.

These are local wooden doors...they can pass for imported doors when completed.

Will share later.

Its 4 inches thick solid wood. Exposed to harsh weather conditions for more than 2 months before cutting to doors

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by folmus: 4:15pm On May 16, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


I understand the knowing people and appreciate it.

There’s a certain sales culture that I’m promoting.

Anyways, have a happy Sunday.

Good one!

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 4:24pm On May 16, 2021
Jasobry:


These are local wooden doors...they can pass for imported doors when completed.

Will share later.

Its 4 inches thick solid wood. Exposed to harsh weather conditions for more than 2 months before cutting to doors

Excellent. Hopefully the OP is s paying attention.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Aimolatunde1(m): 5:38pm On May 16, 2021
n3xt:


What will happen if he use only stone dust for his production? I've over 25,000sqm without sharp sand and there has never been any issue.

#justasking for learning purpose


https://web.facebook.com/199049746782483/videos/158045835627550

https://web.facebook.com/199049746782483/videos/594784191346800

https://web.facebook.com/199049746782483/videos/504354486884312

Read my previous replies please. Remember, also, that The strength of concrete is a function of the strength of its constituents.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:08pm On May 16, 2021
Aimolatunde1:


Read my previous replies please. Remember, also, that The strength of concrete is a function of the strength of its constituents.

Ok sir. The quality of the constituents too matter though. I've not seen many good sharp sand around... not even the ones filled with mud/dirt that are sold in Ajah and Ikorodu.

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Quarry dust can be utilized in concrete mixtures as a good substitute for natural river sand giving higher strength at 50% replacement (Balamurgan et al., 2013).
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The compressive strength of concrete from stone powder showed 14.76% higher value than that of the concrete made of normal sand (Mahzuz et al., 2011). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320213222_Parametric_Study_on_Quarry_Dust_and_Bacteria_in_Cement_Mortar_for_Next_Generation_A_Review
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 6:28pm On May 16, 2021
michlins:
7ft by 3ft sir but could be customized for your build
The entrance doors of my build is 3 ft I think, about 10 in total, 2 per flat and 2 for stairway.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by oduncojamaica(m): 7:08pm On May 16, 2021
Good evening family. Pls due to the price of 12mm my welder advise me to use 10mm for lintel work against 12mm.
Is this advisable
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by oduncojamaica(m): 7:09pm On May 16, 2021
Good evening family. Pls due to the price of 12mm my welder advise me to use 10mm for lintel work against 12mm.

Is this advisable?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hamtabfawaz(m): 8:12pm On May 16, 2021
n3xt:


Use eba/garri/fufu/akpu to fix your wallpaper.

But on the flipside sha, that's just an excuse... I'd do it in my kitchen and nothing will happen to the wallpaper. Do kitchen cabinets like moisture or steam? NO! Yet we use plywoods (hdf and mdfs) and NOT steel or concrete to make our cabinets without worries.

Before we start all these tiles, cabinet craze, we used to have wallpaper inside our cabinets to make it nice and nothing dey do am except that cockroach love eating those paper.

I'd use wallpaper creatively in my kitchen.

My Oga at the Top . cool
it's the Bolded for me grin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ThaRealNyke: 8:34pm On May 16, 2021
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 9:02pm On May 16, 2021
omanzo02:

The entrance doors of my build is 3 ft I think, about 10 in total, 2 per flat and 2 for stairway.
well confirm the sizes. They make it 4ft for the entrance so you can move large properties like deep freezers and fridges

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