I will use wooden planks if I am doing house kit power circuit. I used to do that when I was 16 years old. I am already fixing people's hdb lighting at 19 years old...no license of course but very low cost so my classmate family appreciated it. Until they moved to another house, they never replace any lightings, they said what I did back then was already suffice and it lasted them till the very last moment.Originally Posted by tetrakid
The creative use of those nylon cable ties is superb, but does not make it look like a 'pro' job.
Another possible way to attach those power strips is to use wooden bases which are the same size as the power strips. Simply screw them into the wood by sandwiching the angle-iron in between the power strip and the wooden base. Then it would be more sturdy than using cable ties to tie them down. And it will look 'pro' too. But sawing the wood into pieces will be tiring though.
The white color (yellowish) color are also cable ties...but thinner ones. From the front view of the rack, most of these cable ties are almost not visible. All these cable ties are tied at the back of the rack.
You misunderstood me when I said screw the power strip to wooden bases. The wooden base is for you to get rid of the cable ties. The wooden base acts as a grip to hold the power strip to the angle iron so that you will not need to use any cable ties to tie it down at all. It has nothing to do with those olden SIT house power point bases.
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Like that I use casing better right? lol...no need lah. Cheapo setup.
I saw and saw the pipes and realised...i just ran out of 1 pvc pipe. 1 = 5-6m long. Ha Ha...--" need to get more pipes tomorrow...but it means more rest tonight.
No no, you still misunderstood, lol.
I don't mean trunking or wire-casing. I mean secure the power strip to the angle iron with screws. Anyway, cable ties are beautiful too.
Umm....Oh that...answered previously to Felix. Cable tie is sufficient. No need any more screws. It will firstly make it more work, looks unsightly. At this point, I only hope that the piping itself will not be unsightly. Paint? Hmm....need to get 1 more litre anyway...tomorrow tomorrow.No no, you still misunderstood, lol.
I don't mean trunking or wire-casing. I mean secure the power strip to the angle iron with screws. Anyway, cable ties are beautiful too.
Actually, my concern with this lay out is more so on the electrical output. Having so many sockets, wouldn't it cause a power trip? Did you upgrade your power box?
Need something to scratch that itchy hand of mine.
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Each room is constructed as a circuit. Air con itself runs on a circuit by itself. This was laid out at time of renovating my house 11 years ago (Year 2000). So power trip is unlikely unless due to thunderstorm. Woodlands is an area which frequently power trip on thunderstorm. As with recent rain, several area have blackout as well, like tampines, thomson, etc. If you have Android, download SG Traffic, it will show you where are the area of blackout and where are the traffic jam. :> Anyway, not all the sockets will be used. 1 6x is dedicated for timer switch.
Even my phone has two dedicated circuit or 8 pair of copper cables. Currently used 2 pairs, 1 pair for phone and 1 pair for my ADSL.
No no, you still misunderstood, lol.
Anyway, cable ties are beautiful too.
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Keep going Michael. I want to see the final product. It'll give ideas for more projects in future. Only thing is I'm staying away from you. Wait "kena" poison. Hehe
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Psst...I haven't come to rock part yet you know?
People, when I talk about earthquake, please do not take me lightly.
30 S'pore buildings in tremor-affected areas inspected
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/sumatra-qua...in-s-pore.html
Massive Indonesia quake triggers tsunami alert
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/quake-tsunami-warning-off-indonesias-sumatra-091955347.html
14hours ago from this postings, an 8.6 magnitude just struck off Indonesia Sumatra area, 431km from Banda Aceh. Please click on the above link for more details.
From my rack, the warning piece didn't fall down, meaning that the rack did not suffer any shock. Once it is weighted down, it would be even more solidly firm. Hence at this phase of construction, I do not have issue with the integrity of the structural support.
Cable tie are nice if used correctly, i personally like Velcro straps... maybe due to installing too many UCS/MXE servers this year.Anyway, cable ties are beautiful too.
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Velcro I would get 1 roll from Beach Road, cheaper that way, can cut to size. But Velcro do not have the holding strength of cable tie.
Today I take a break. Tomorrow night then continue with the air works and water works.
What fish do you intend to keep in this fish wall of yours? Can't wait to see your finished project, lol.
What fish do you intend to keep in this fish wall of yours? Can't wait to see your finished project, lol.
Yup. It's not recommended to hold stuff. Rather for keeping excess cable tidy.
I already know how you will be doing the PXX haha.
If sat you go gc I show you something, nice but not practical. You might be able to get it like me since similar industry.
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Oei felix don't poison him further!! Lol.
Update on project please.
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Instead of velcro or cable ties, buy those adjustable/reusable cable ties. I got mine from Daiso. Green color meant for gardening purpose. Bought some for Ronnie a long time ago, should still be possible to find those at Daiso or hardware store.
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Fish.. Simply Irresistable
Back to Killies... slowly.
That's what i am using alot at home. But i got free ones from office leftovers.
Sometimes Daiso sells, but they don't stock alot at smaller outlets.
i still find velcro good for bundling loose cables since i use velcro rolls however they cannot hold tightly.
Ultimately, Micheal has to decide what he wants to use still. If he bought the items already (which i so strongly think so) he can use them 1st and the suggestions he can KIV.
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Michael doing planted tank? Oh oh he put arowana ah? Hehe. Bottom can do sump or maybe top? I like. Clap clap clap.
For myself, I just can't wait for the finish product.
Faster update totto man!!!
@ felix, my hand itchy!!! HC doing well!!! LOL!. Foreground plants almost reaching surface. I want to rescape next month!!!! Err...anyone got dead bonsai? LOL!!
@ blue whale, I'm no longer poison to rocks. Now I've mastered mind control. Stay calm, don't come home with rocks everytime I visit lfs. LOL!!
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