Thread: Newbie Build in Chiang Mai (Don Kaew)

Excuse me for my ignorance terp88, but why can't they pull out the existing cable wire and re-pull in the existing conduit?

I was thinking the same thing, tie a strong cord to one end of the bad line then pull it out drawing the cord though the conduit. Then pull the new line through via the cord. Unless the angles are to sharp and or the wire is to stiff.

Originally Posted by ltnt

Excuse me for my ignorance terp88, but why can't they pull out the existing cable wire and re-pull in the existing conduit?

Originally Posted by Deris

I was thinking the same thing, tie a strong cord to one end of the bad line then pull it out drawing the cord though the conduit. Then pull the new line through via the cord. Unless the angles are to sharp and or the wire is to stiff.

The original line was in a conduit with one or two others and wouldn't budge. So they ran another conduit up to the space between the ceiling and the structure and then managed to get it down the wall to the bottom somehow. They had to cut a few "holes" in the ceiling, which will be repaired later. The yellow conduit is the new one.

Ahh, perhaps a lesson to be passed on, make sure they use larger conduit as the lines come together toward the junction box, to leave room for future work. Oh well, it wouldn't be a true Thai home with out a few modifications here and there.

Originally Posted by Deris

Ahh, perhaps a lesson to be passed on, make sure they use larger conduit as the lines come together toward the junction box, to leave room for future work. Oh well, it wouldn't be a true Thai home with out a few modifications here and there.

Haha. True. And as you know, unless you force the issue, they won't use any different conduit.

No need to force the issue, just make sure they don't "Overfill the conduit." Should have been stopped before it happened, but then nobodies 100%...too bad on that terp88.

Originally Posted by ltnt

No need to force the issue, just make sure they don't "Overfill the conduit." Should have been stopped before it happened, but then nobodies 100%...too bad on that terp88.

Ltnt, actually that was something that never even crossed my mind. Ah well. Today, they repaired the ceiling, but still have to paint it again. Looks good so far though.

Originally Posted by terp80

Originally Posted by ltnt

No need to force the issue, just make sure they don't "Overfill the conduit." Should have been stopped before it happened, but then nobodies 100%...too bad on that terp88.

Ltnt, actually that was something that never even crossed my mind. Ah well. Today, they repaired the ceiling, but still have to paint it again. Looks good so far though.

Is that a PC monitor or the TV Terp..... Mount an 80 incher on that wall and add a surround sound. .....

Nice office desk area.

Originally Posted by JPPR2

Is that a PC monitor or the TV Terp..... Mount an 80 incher on that wall and add a surround sound. .....
Nice office desk area.

Haha. JP, it's both a TV and Monitor (Smart TV). I do plan to get a 55" Smart TV late this year and move this 40" one up to the master bedroom. I'd get a bigger one, but they seem to get exponentially more expensive above 55". I will buy a home theater system later also.

Thanks for the compliment JP. The area is still a work in progress.

Originally Posted by terp80

Originally Posted by JPPR2

Is that a PC monitor or the TV Terp..... Mount an 80 incher on that wall and add a surround sound. .....
Nice office desk area.

Haha. JP, it's both a TV and Monitor (Smart TV). I do plan to get a 55" Smart TV late this year and move this 40" one up to the master bedroom. I'd get a bigger one, but they seem to get exponentially more expensive above 55". I will buy a home theater system later also.

Thanks for the compliment JP. The area is still a work in progress.

Now we are talking Terp. The bigger the better. I do not watch much TV but when I do I want to sit back and watch it and not squint. I DL all my own content in TL and set up "Movie night" with my wife and we relax on the couch.

Yes I noticed the TV's beyond 55" get expensive very fast. Triple the cost of here and more.

How are your fishy's doing? Give up and buy Piranhas yet?

Originally Posted by JPPR2

Now we are talking Terp. The bigger the better. I do not watch much TV but when I do I want to sit back and watch it and not squint. I DL all my own content in TL and set up "Movie night" with my wife and we relax on the couch.
Yes I noticed the TV's beyond 55" get expensive very fast. Triple the cost of here and more.
How are your fishy's doing? Give up and buy Piranhas y et?

I'm not a big TV watcher either. I do like sports and a movie here and there. I get the ASN HD channel which gives me the NCAA tournament, so right now I'm a happy camper.

The remaining fish are fine. I'll tell them you asked. I think I have about 12 (give or take) left. And I haven't seen the egrets in a week or so - since I put up the second netting section.

terp88, nice repair and the office set up is quite nice. I like the book shelves above the work space.

I wonder how many of your other conduits are fully packed?

Originally Posted by ltnt

terp88, nice repair and the office set up is quite nice. I like the book shelves above the work space.

Thanks ltnt. The space between the two shelves needs to be painted to match the wall. If that can't be done because of the difference in the white wood (spray painted) and the wall (render- brush/roller painted), then I'll wallpaper it. Not what the plan was, but you know how that goes.

Originally Posted by ltnt

I wonder how many of your other conduits are fully packed?

Probably all of them.

Originally Posted by terp80

The space between the two shelves needs to be painted to match the wall.

Actually I didn't even notice it until you mentioned it. I thought it was a nice contrast.

I like the color between the shelves too, looks like what someone planned it and not a mistake.

I thought is was planned that way, breaks up the wall and will bring out whatever is placed on the shelves. I like it.

Originally Posted by ltnt

Actually I didn't even notice it until you mentioned it. I thought it was a nice contrast.

Originally Posted by runker

I like the color between the shelves too, looks like what someone planned it and not a mistake.

Originally Posted by Deris

I thought is was planned that way, breaks up the wall and will bring out whatever is placed on the shelves. I like it.

Damn, you guys are not making my life easier. Now I'm second guessing myself.

Originally Posted by terp80

Damn, you guys are not making my life easier. Now I'm second guessing myself.

Photoshop it and test the color contrast with the wall all one color and the two boards white? Just two white lines against that dull background! Leave it!

It's all looking very good Terps. Very liveable

Originally Posted by ltnt

Photoshop it and test the color contrast with the wall all one color and the two boards white? Just two white lines against that dull background! Leave it!

Thanks ltnt! I know I didn't do this right, but I've never used Photoshop before. This photo
is too color-muted, but at least you get a little better sense of what I am going for here. When finished, there will be books, photos, and ceramics (only) on the two shelves.

Originally Posted by FatOne

It's all looking very good Terps. Very liveable

Thanks a lot FO. Yep, little by little more livable.

And I ordered a La-Z-Boy recliner yesterday. I gave it a good "comfort test" for about 20 minutes in the store (on sale at Bangkok Furniture on Rt. 121). It will be delivered while I'm in the States. I'm really looking forward to relaxing in it as soon as I get back. Aaaah yeah.

^Wife will break it in for you no doubt?

^^Looks O.K. to me as well, but not as brilliant a stand out flash bookshelf as the white was...not mine so whatever flips your boat terp88...

I bought two Japanese style floor lamps today to compensate for the overhead chandelier that's way to bright as the led lights just went dim and out...not knowing how to fix I chose the Japanese alternative lighting...you see terp88, I fold in a nano second when it comes to sorting stuff out electrical...

Originally Posted by ltnt

Wife will break it in for you no doubt?

Haha. I'm sure.

Originally Posted by ltnt

Looks O.K. to me as well, but not as brilliant a stand out flash bookshelf as the white was...not mine so whatever flips your boat terp88...

Thanks ltnt. We'll see how this all pans out.

Originally Posted by ltnt

I bought two Japanese style floor lamps today to compensate for the overhead chandelier that's way to bright as the led lights just went dim and out...not knowing how to fix I chose the Japanese alternative lighting...you see terp88, I fold in a nano second when it comes to sorting stuff out electrical...

Haha. I'm with you there. And now one of the 8 little lights in the dining room chandelier thingie has gone out, and I can't for the life of me see how to change it.

Originally Posted by terp80

And now one of the 8 little lights in the dining room chandelier thingie has gone out, and I can't for the life of me see how to change it.

I think you have to do it from the opposite side. Meaning you need to remove the entire fixture to access the underside...Great design. Another reason for the surrender monkey.