colebatchd posted:Sliding gate motor troubleshooting
Hi Team,
I have an electric gate opener which has been misbehaving. It is about 10 years old, has battery backup, and is sitting on a concrete pad.
The symptom is…
colebatchd posted:Decommissioning pool?
Thanks - that's really helpful, and makes perfect sense to me. Much appreciated.
colebatchd posted:Decommissioning pool?
Hi Brains Trust,
My parents have bought a house that has a pool which is causing them some grief (possible leak) and they're also not using it. Mum's thought is…
colebatchd posted:Imported smart switches and sockets?
Thanks - appreciate the advice. I presume the reason for the flash is a security threat concern?
Separately - any advice on certified cheap smart fan controllers? All the…
colebatchd posted:Smart light switch - Something you should have
This was a useful thread to read in the context of overseas imports. Thanks all.
colebatchd posted:Imported smart switches and sockets?
Hi Folks,
Wondering if anyone has experiences with some of the online companies claiming to have AU-compliant smart switches and sockets. I’m looking at Hidin Tech (https://www.hidintech.com/)…
colebatchd posted:Cafe blinds suppliers in (west) Melbourne - recommendations?
We bought ours from https://www.blockoutblinds.com.au/. It's been 2 years and I'm still very happy.
colebatchd posted:Cafe blinds suppliers in (west) Melbourne - recommendations?
We went with PVC screens on tracks. I’ll try to find the installer (someone else is also asking me).
colebatchd posted:Cafe blinds suppliers in (west) Melbourne - recommendations?
Hi All,
We're mid-way through doing out Alfresco area. The next thing I need to organise is cafe blinds - so far I've spoken to Australian Outdoor Living, but haven't got…
colebatchd posted:Outdoor kitchens - ideas, photos, discussion, considerations
Hi all,
We're most way through our BBQ. This is on our alfresco area of the house we renovated 3 years ago - we haven't used the alfresco area because we've…
colebatchd posted:Door closer?
Hi All,
I'm looking for a door closer for our front door - I'm thinking the gas strut type, but I really don't mind how it works. However all the…
colebatchd posted:Gas pressure
Hi All,
I'm looking for some advice on gas pressure/energy throughput. We moved into our house December 2013, and for most of last winter the heating was great, but then…
colebatchd posted:My build thread - old house to straighten up and extend
Hi All,
In 2003 we did a huge reno (back to studs), and as I got a lot of benefit from this site I thought it was worth summarising some thoughts.…
colebatchd posted:Window treatment for leadlight bay window
The interior designer was hopeless.
We just put simple roll blinds on, pretty happy, they stay out of the way when up.
colebatchd posted:Instant Hot Water System (HWS) - not so instant?
Hi All,
We moved into our almost complete reno just before Christmas, and one of the things that is bugging me is the HWS. It is an instant model (Bosch,…
colebatchd posted:Lighting for period hallway?
Thanks guys, we ended up going with some simple pendants in the main hallway, but a replica skygarden (900) in the entrance.
colebatchd posted:Garden shed vs self storage?
To close the loop - I ended up going with self storage. And yes - insurance companies don't like covering building sites, I learnt this after several phone calls.
On…
colebatchd posted:Lights embedded in concrete driveway - where to start?
Hi All,
My wife would like our new driveway to have lights embedded in it, something like this: http://synergylightingusa.com/tag/driveway-lights/ I'm not sure where to start looking…
colebatchd posted:Paint colour matching - "Barren Plan" (Benjamin Moore colour
Thanks a HEAP, that is very helpful, and very good resources too.
Cheers,
Dim
colebatchd posted:Paint colour matching - "Barren Plan" (Benjamin Moore colour
Hi All,
I'm wondering if someone can help me with a US/Australia translation. My wife has found a pic of a paint scheme she links in Houzz, but I can't…
colebatchd posted:Ovens - how to choose?
haha, yes - I didn't intend on spending $70k on an oven! The neff we bought was $2500 (RRP $5000), most of the other stuff at the sale (massivesale.net.au)…
colebatchd posted:Ovens - how to choose?
Ok, we didn't have a lot of structure, but ended up going with the Neff double oven. Key points:
1. It fit the big roasting pan we had, which was…
colebatchd posted:Window treatment for leadlight bay window
Thanks - we've just agreed to engage an interior designer to help (arbitrate) with this decision, and a few others!
colebatchd posted:Ovens - how to choose?
Hi All,
I've been reading through various posts regarding what's good and what people like, but have a slightly different type of question. I'd like to know how people choose…
colebatchd posted:Lighting for period hallway?
Haha, yeah the Edwardian period gyprock came in a bundle deal with Edwardian period yellow-tongue (o;
Thanks for the guidance on the mirror ball. Neither of us are particular keen…
colebatchd posted:Window treatment for leadlight bay window
Hi All,
I'm after some advice on how to dress a leadlight bay window. The house is a lovely old period home, and whilst we're not going overboard with the…
colebatchd posted:Westpac Discount %?
In my experience Stig is spot-on. Around the $1m mark you should be able to get to 1%, but I haven't heard of anyone getting past that.
colebatchd posted:My build thread - old house to straighten up and extend
Update after almost two months of action:
Re-blocking
Chimneys removed
Old plaster removed
Old ceilings removed
Electrical rough-in
Plumbing rough-in
Windows removed for repair
Plastering
Feels like we're moving along nicely. Now starting to make real decisions about…
colebatchd posted:Lighting for period hallway?
Hi All,
We're restoring an old edwardian home, and have got to the point of choosing lights for the hallway. The hallway is a "normal" width, about 1100, but is…
