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by navhe
February 1st, 2018, 3:32 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Plumbing help - Flush valve or concealed cistern
Replies: 14
Views: 21679

Re: Plumbing help - Flush valve or concealed cistern

Well. I found some good articles online explaining why avoiding flush tank may be a good idea. Based on following points, i moved away from flush/concealed tanks - used 40mm pipe (1.25" pipe also will do) pipe line from overhead tank to each bathroom and then use reducer for internal connections. Ad...
by navhe
January 20th, 2018, 10:40 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Bescom permanent electricity connection
Replies: 4
Views: 9001

Re: Bescom permanent electricity connection

Permanent connection cost me 40k for 3 meters through agent (office charges, bribe etc)
Excluding earthing (15k), panel boards(12k) - which i got it done from my electrician.
by navhe
July 14th, 2017, 12:46 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE
Replies: 18
Views: 18952

Re: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE

Hi Princeap, The truth is : 1) If u use direct line with flush valve, flow of water is under better control. Depending on how gently u push, anywhere btw 1-6 ltrs of water may go out. 2) ppl in shop are there to sell. So, obviously they have to market the products. Listen to them but you decide base...
by navhe
July 5th, 2017, 11:59 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE
Replies: 18
Views: 18952

Re: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE

Hi Keerthi, just to add few more points from my drawings/experience : (PFA the drawing of bath room floor plan.) 1) While laying bathroom floor tiles, i kept level difference for wet, dry area inside bathroom. Shower / bathing area is down by 10 - 15mm compared to wash basin/WC floor area. I am find...
by navhe
June 24th, 2017, 12:30 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE
Replies: 18
Views: 18952

Re: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE

Hi Keerti, It is really hard for me to provide the details you are asking as they mainly depend on personal preferences and also there are too many options. I would suggest you choose it yourself going to some good sanitary shop near by. Few guidelines : Take a list from the plumber - what all requi...
by navhe
June 24th, 2017, 12:28 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE
Replies: 18
Views: 18952

Re: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE

Hi Keerti, It is really hard for me to provide the details you are asking as they mainly depend on personal preferences and also there are too many options. I would suggest you choose it yourself going to some good sanitary shop near by. Few guidelines : Take a list from the plumber - what all requi...
by navhe
June 22nd, 2017, 9:05 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: electrical suggestion
Replies: 6
Views: 5684

Re: electrical suggestion

am using one for wet grinder- kept at floor level
made a provision for below counter Induction / electrical ovens (future)
by navhe
June 21st, 2017, 8:49 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE
Replies: 18
Views: 18952

Re: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE

Well. I found some good articles online explaining why avoiding flush tank may be a good idea. It mainly depends on if you have the luxury of drawing the overhead tank water in 40mm pipe. Let me put my thoughts below: Wall thickness -> Concealed tanks required minimum 8" wall. Water consumption -> F...
by navhe
June 21st, 2017, 10:23 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: electrical suggestion
Replies: 6
Views: 5684

Re: electrical suggestion

Pl check Switch board heights:
Normal lights - 4.5ft or 3ft : 2.5 to 3ft height is recently being adopted
Bed switches / computer table - less than 2ft
Fridge/washing machine - 6ft
Also put some sockets at lower levels in kitchen (less than 2ft)
by navhe
June 21st, 2017, 10:16 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE
Replies: 18
Views: 18952

Re: SANITARY CLOSET WHERE TO BE PURCHASED IN BANGLORE

closet models I bought : Wall mount - Hidware KLys - It is really good. You can go for it. Floor mount - Hindware Malibu - This is a back to wall model. Note that i avoided flush tanks by using 40mm water pipes direct from Tank and Just a flush valve. No need for concealed tanks. This was one of the...

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