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by srinihome
March 22nd, 2022, 8:00 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Backflow of sewage water into the house
Replies: 10
Views: 7366

Re: Backflow of sewage water into the house

Brinda, This is sized for a 160MM (6") pipe. If your main Soil Pipe connecting to the BWSSB sewage line is 6" then it's direct fitment. If your line is 4" you could use a reducer (160MM x 110MM) and connect this. The Back Flow Preventer contains an approximately 15" chamber (square section) which ha...
by srinihome
March 21st, 2022, 10:16 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Backflow of sewage water into the house
Replies: 10
Views: 7366

Re: Backflow of sewage water into the house

Have you checked this product?
https://www.supreme.co.in/plastic-piping-system/product/backflow-prevention-valve/
by srinihome
November 3rd, 2021, 11:29 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Crazing Cracks on External Wall Plaster
Replies: 1
Views: 2323

Crazing Cracks on External Wall Plaster

Hi All, We are seeing some crazing cracks in our external plasters, are these normal? Is anything missing that needs to be addressed to avoid this? Cement used: Ultra Tech PPC Sand: Plastering MSand from Tavara Ratio: 1:6 Admixture: Fosroc Conplast WL Regards, Srini Crack Pic2.jpeg Crack Pic1.jpeg
by srinihome
August 22nd, 2021, 2:26 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Best Cement for Plastering - OPC 43 Grade vs PPC
Replies: 4
Views: 3769

Re: Best Cement for Plastering - OPC 43 Grade vs PPC

Thanks for all the inputs.
We are going with Ultratech PPC for plastering work.
by srinihome
August 21st, 2021, 11:52 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Split AC Unit - Caulk Hole
Replies: 1
Views: 1842

Split AC Unit - Caulk Hole

Hello Everyone, Any suggestion on how the AC caulk hole for Copper Piping and Drain Pipe should be planned along with the AC Power Point? The AC caulk hole was never discussed and I get to hear that they can be drilled later, but my concern is if not planned properly then concealing these pipes will...
by srinihome
August 21st, 2021, 11:47 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Exposed Brick Wall
Replies: 12
Views: 9335

Re: Exposed Brick Wall

Thanks, everyone for all your valuable suggestions.
by srinihome
August 21st, 2021, 11:45 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Exposed Brick Wall
Replies: 12
Views: 9335

Re: Exposed Brick Wall

awesome.. pls do post pictures of the wall when it is done @ganeshncm thanks for the inputs. We had checked this, the cost would more or less is the same. The finish with Bricks with recessed pointing and arrangements would be good, hence planning with bricks instead of wall cladding. @Visualizer t...
by srinihome
August 9th, 2021, 9:14 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Best Cement for Plastering - OPC 43 Grade vs PPC
Replies: 4
Views: 3769

Best Cement for Plastering - OPC 43 Grade vs PPC

Hello Everyone,

What is the best cement option (OPC 43 Grade or PPC) to be used for Plastering work?
Any suggestions and recommendations on the best practice and things to be followed.

-Srini
by srinihome
July 19th, 2021, 6:53 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Grouting for wall cladding tiles
Replies: 3
Views: 3186

Re: Grouting for wall cladding tiles

@Visualizer
Did you use 43Grade or 53Grade cement for Exposed Bricks?
I was advised by the brick supplier to use 43Grade given it contains less Limestone content.
by srinihome
July 6th, 2021, 9:27 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: best starter panel with dry run protector
Replies: 5
Views: 3817

Re: best starter panel with dry run protector

Probably the video below explains in detail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrPR_BACwSo

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