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by ddn
November 22nd, 2017, 11:17 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Current drawn by borewell submersible pump
Replies: 0
Views: 2043

Current drawn by borewell submersible pump

Hello, We are using a 2 HP submersible pump (Sharp point PGD27) for pumping water from our borewell (~400ft depth). We recently noticed that the pump is drawing 16AMP current, which seems to be on the higher side. I checked with the vendor and he states that upto 16AMP current is acceptable. Does an...
by ddn
September 7th, 2017, 8:07 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Correcting overhead water tank leakage
Replies: 1
Views: 2752

Correcting overhead water tank leakage

Hi, We have an overhead tank which is having seepage on the side wall, close to the bottom. Many cracks can be seen in the outer wall plastering. The tank is made out of bricks unfortunately and not RCC. I have come across Dr. Fixit pidifin 2k, which can be applied on the inner wall of the tank. How...
by ddn
June 9th, 2016, 12:10 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: 3m hard water scale inhibition system
Replies: 0
Views: 2498

3m hard water scale inhibition system

Hi, We are considering the 3m scale inhibition systems ( http://solutions.3mindia.co.in/wps/portal/3M/en_IN/APAC_Water/Home/Products/Catalog/ ) to tackle the scaling due to hard water in our borewell water. We use the cauvery water supplied for drinking and bathing, the borewell water is used for co...
by ddn
December 28th, 2015, 11:39 pm
Forum: Interiors
Topic: Glass Roof Top for Terrace
Replies: 8
Views: 11897

Re: Glass Roof Top for Terrace

Hi, From what I understand, this is pretty straight forward. Please search for "toughened glass roofing bangalore" in a search engine and you will get a list of suppliers. Toughened glass is a bit expensive IMHO. We have done something similar at our residence (although not exactly the same) and it ...
by ddn
February 7th, 2015, 9:31 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Asian Paints - Home painting services
Replies: 1
Views: 3931

Re: Asian Paints - Home painting services

Hi,

We had Asian Paints do a couple of designer walls for our house. I found their rates to be quite competitive and their service was excellent. Their work was also very good and we have received complements for their work by visitors.

Hope this helps.
by ddn
January 29th, 2015, 3:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: how safe is buying property from muslim owner?
Replies: 9
Views: 14644

Re: how safe is buying property from muslim owner?

I too am of the opinion that "ravi414's" question is not biased. As "PlotGuy" as mentioned, Muslim law differs from the law applicable for people belonging to other religions. I am not an expert by any stretch of imagination, but I think these differences in the law are not state specific. I was tol...
by ddn
December 25th, 2014, 8:02 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: CLARIFICATION......
Replies: 10
Views: 10572

Re: CLARIFICATION......

Pooja,

We paid 70% of the chadra rate for the stilt parking construction. This was around 1.5 years back.

- ddn
by ddn
December 12th, 2014, 5:25 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Removing stains on vitrified tiles
Replies: 0
Views: 2323

Removing stains on vitrified tiles

Dear members, We have purchased an unused (but 2 year old) apartment recently. The apartment has vitrified tiles for flooring. Unfortunately, some of the tiles have some stains. I have attached a picture for your reference. We asked the cleaning staff to help us clean this stain and I am told that t...
by ddn
December 12th, 2014, 5:22 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Removing stains on vitrified tiles
Replies: 0
Views: 2417

Removing stains on vitrified tiles

Dear members, We have purchased an unused (but 2 year old) apartment recently. The apartment has vitrified tiles for flooring. Unfortunately, some of the tiles have some stains. I have attached a picture for your reference. We asked the cleaning staff to help us clean this stain and I am told that t...
by ddn
October 11th, 2014, 1:48 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Urgent: Terrace tile joints leakage
Replies: 5
Views: 5906

Re: Urgent: Terrace tile joints leakage

Thank you Praveen Sir. I will follow up on your suggestion and ask the tile layer to cut the tile joints and use the epoxy grouts suggested.

Regards,
Dev

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