Simple home DIY repairs

[mersaylee]

On 10/11/2024 at 9:09 AM, Lala81 said:

Probably in early morning, don't want to disturb the ones sleeping.

 

Unless it's as loud as a door bell switch...😁

[Ysc3]

@Lala81 just got this but not what was expecting ...

[13177]

On 10/11/2024 at 10:24 PM, Ysc3 said:

@Lala81 just got this but not what was expecting ...

You did not expect it is made in china or expect the switch is quiet and yet switch still noisy?

[Lala81]

On 10/11/2024 at 10:24 PM, Ysc3 said:

@Lala81 just got this but not what was expecting ...

Yup it's for those with recessed switches tunneled into the wall so some of the older hdb can't use. 

Edited October 12, 2024 by Lala81

[13177]

On 10/12/2024 at 9:19 AM, Lala81 said:

Yup it's for those with recessed switches tunneled into the wall so some of the older hdb can't use. 

Didn’t know switch also got suitable for new or old hdb? Lol.

Edited October 12, 2024 by 13177

[Volvobrick]

On 10/11/2024 at 11:18 AM, Ysc3 said:

anyone using any quiet or soft-click switches for your water heater switch ?

mine is the standard HDB switch which clicks quite loudly whenever its being switched on and off.

"quiet" as in mechanical switches and not those wifi (powered) switches.

How loud can a switch be?? 

Afraid to wake up the house mouse?

[Kb27]

put some oil on the contacts. 😁

basically the switch connects and disconnect via 2 metal strips.

I'd be more concern with the sparking than the noise it makes. 😀

[13177]

On 10/12/2024 at 12:07 PM, Kb27 said:

put some oil on the contacts. 😁

basically the switch connects and disconnect via 2 metal strips.

I'd be more concern with the sparking than the noise it makes. 😀

Isn’t seeing some spark when you switch on socket is quite common? But seeing spark when switch on lightning switch is uncommon.

[Ct3833]

On 10/11/2024 at 8:35 AM, Mkl22 said:

Eh? Does it matter. Not as if it’s a light switch where you switch on and off many times. Water heat just off and on for that period of use. More importantly to get a decent approved one. 

come back home at 2 am after spending good time with girlfriend , scare to wake up wife mah.

[Mkl22]

On 10/14/2024 at 9:06 PM, Ct3833 said:

come back home at 2 am after spending good time with girlfriend , scare to wake up wife mah.

Must bath in cold water to repent then…. 😂

[inlinesix]

I thought bath at GF.

Otherwise bring good smells home

[mersaylee]

On 10/14/2024 at 9:16 PM, inlinesix said:

I thought bath at GF.

Otherwise bring good smells home

Better not use gf soap...climb stairs until smelly...the home affair minister sure kpkb ask the one having an affair quickly go bathe...✌️😁

[Lala81]

Lower Back sore now. 

Been procrastinating. The black cambray cloth underneath the sofa been peeling off into fragments and papery black dust. 

Bought the stapler gun and cloth some months back. Finally did it today. Family affair.

Cant unscrew off my stools legs. So just trimmed off the cloth with penknife.

My wife pointed out same problem will recur. But that's what I have for now. 

Maybe getting a black thin vinyl will be better. But that's a problem for another day. 

[Atonchia]

I need to get new bedroom door handle/lockset..... Broken only after almost 5yrs of usage....🤦

Checked with the brand office, no longer carry this model... It's tubular type.... 

Not sure if other brand has similar dimension.

[Kb27]

On 11/12/2024 at 6:58 PM, Atonchia said:

I need to get new bedroom door handle/lockset..... Broken only after almost 5yrs of usage....🤦

Checked with the brand office, no longer carry this model... It's tubular type.... 

Not sure if other brand has similar dimension.

I install this on my bedroom door.

Only thing to watch out for is the backset dimension. This one can do 60mm or 70mm. I can't remember how to measure it. 😁

https://shopee.sg/NELON-Room-Door-LEVER-LOCKSET-16411-SERIES-(Stainless-Steel)-i.277102416.7257120901

[Atonchia]

On 11/12/2024 at 8:56 PM, Kb27 said:

I install this on my bedroom door.

Only thing to watch out for is the backset dimension. This one can do 60mm or 70mm. I can't remember how to measure it. 😁

https://shopee.sg/NELON-Room-Door-LEVER-LOCKSET-16411-SERIES-(Stainless-Steel)-i.277102416.7257120901

Yah...I saw this pop up when I search for tubular type of door handles. 

Initially wanted to get the same brand, because all other internal doors all same handle....

[Ct3833]

On 11/12/2024 at 6:58 PM, Atonchia said:

I need to get new bedroom door handle/lockset..... Broken only after almost 5yrs of usage....🤦

Checked with the brand office, no longer carry this model... It's tubular type.... 

Not sure if other brand has similar dimension.

This is a common lock, usually get this distance right will do, either 50mm, 60mm or 70mm. You can dismantle  the whole lock and bring it to a door lock hardware shop and compare it yourself. It wont take .ore than 2 or 3 screws to remove the whole lock.

[13177]

One question, how can I fix scratches on metal window frames ar?