All the cost is for inverter type - R410A - the more expensive type. 

I would like to share about inverter a/cond.
It will save energy/electricity after a continuous usage of 4 hours and above.
So, it's advisable to install in those area that the a/cond is switch on for long hours.

TS,
Need your advise on the rates on plaster ceiling.
After running through this thread, I found that the price quoted for the plaster ceiling is way lower than mine.
I intend to do up only the edges of the ceiling square in my living and dinning hall. To hold row of hidden flourencent lights and to install downlights beneath.
Living       16ft x 2 + 15ft x 2  =   64sq ft
Dinning    16ft x 2 +  5 ft x 2  =   42sq ft
My contractor quoted RM20per sq ft.
Total RM2120.
Doors and windows grilles
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My contractor quoted me mild steel with powder coating  Door - RM22per sq ft / Window - RM20per sq ft.
Are the above prices quoted reasonable??           Need your feed back.

Tks

The plaster ceiling on the surface looks pricey but then you only do the edges so I do not know if the regular cost structure apply.

For Door and window grille look at this guy
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2021842&hl=

Solar water heater? 

Bingo ! 
Cant go above the roof to take picture so "bawah mali" 

You never use zinc to cover your roof?

You mean aluminium sheet to keep the heat out?

Yes, and prevent thief. Sorry think is zinc sheet (for my house)

Wahh..how much you got that solar heater thing?

Renovation updates...

The Major Re-Do... Re done

Back Door "Shifted"



My new "designer" staircase 



House wiring and air cond piping criss crossing all over the ceiling... to be concealed soon.



Kitchen and sanitary-wares from our good fore-runner zheliwane



Guess what this is.... also from zheilwane   

I was around Pasar Road today and decided to drop by Wong Lighting (M) S/B. since weikee mentioned this place. 

Was attended by a nice saleslady, Susan
Told her that I was looking for downlight and my ceiling height was around 8.5' after plaster ceiling.
She recommended me to utilize 4" diameter downlight as my ceiling height is low. (higher ceiling can use 6" diameter and above)

Here is what I learned.
Clip on energy savings bulb has 10 , 13 , 18 , and 26 watt.
Screw on energy bulb has 8 , 11 , 14 , 20 , and 23 watt.

The higher the watt the brighter it is.
The higher the wattage of the bulb, the longer (size) the bulb is.
Thus some small downlight casing can not fit hugher wattage bulb due to size limitation.

The advantage of screw on bulb is that, you can change the bulb type (wattage), without changing the ballast (since screw on bulb, no external ballast)

A 18 watt vertical bulb can provide 100 level light.
A 10 watt horizontal bulb can provide only 50 level light
(not sure about this, just what I was told)

They sell distribute Hitachi bulbs, sell osram and philip bulb, they do not sell GE bulb.

The better external ballast they have is from Malaysia-Solex

Was quoted
4" Vertical Round Downlight  - Solex, 18 watt bulb (clip on) RM23.00

4" Horizontal Round Downlight - Solex, 13 watt bulb (Clip on) , (Cant fit bigger bulb, 1 piece only - max 2 pc per downlight) RM29.00

1" Downlight casing - RM 22, together with LED bulb + driver - RM 55.

Track type with movable spotlight , 3' track - RM18, 6' - RM36. 1 pc spotlight RM32.
The above is what I remember, it is a bit rojak    but I hope this helps 

I saw hansgrohe!, btw bro; how much did you got it for & where ?

He got it from me during the Hansgrohe promotion

Hi there!

Was wondering if you have bought ya lights oldi? Im looking for downlighs and fans now and was wondering where I can get a good deal?

You should try Top Ten in Puchong or around Damansara Utama there are plenty of light shops or Old Klang Road. So many choices, just make sure you scout around first.

Been there "Top Ten", price is not really very cheap till you have to endure the slow service. The FAN price is not the cheapest, legend quote me cheaper, and Bayu is only RM 1 to RM 2 difference. Downlight quality are so so only