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by hin
Fri May 20, 2022 3:49 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Flexible PVC Pipe (solvent weld)
Replies: 79
Views: 3638

Re: Flexible PVC Pipe (solvent weld)

Finally read your linked garden pond forum - all of it - so this is based mostly on that. Looks like similar ratio of speculation and opinion as what you can get right here. About hose — Pond hose…? Why bother..? If a hose is suitable for people to drink from why can’t it be suitable for fish and a ...
by hin
Thu May 19, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Flexible PVC Pipe (solvent weld)
Replies: 79
Views: 3638

Re: Flexible PVC Pipe (solvent weld)

Agree that so much xxx response could easily drive you cray and admire your decency to reply to so many. I have flashed onto another idea and intended keep it off the public radar by not reactivating the thread but see that has been done anyway so... Regardless whether you have biofilm, algae, or wh...
by hin
Wed May 18, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Flexible PVC Pipe (solvent weld)
Replies: 79
Views: 3638

Re: Flexible PVC Pipe (solvent weld)

I wont bother to highlight a lot of info already submitted above but based on that info plus my own experiences here are some of my opinions: I might be wrong but the amount of sludge you are getting seems to go beyond microfilm. For a bit of back story, when we bought our house we had to completely...
by hin
Tue May 17, 2022 12:58 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Flexible PVC Pipe (solvent weld)
Replies: 79
Views: 3638

Re: Flexible PVC Pipe (solvent weld)

Some people with swimming pools who do their own maintenance know about green algae and black algae. What you show oozing off the spoon looks like the black one. Since you have a captive water containment it can be similar to a swimming pool except far the vegetation. And you possibly have very smal...
by hin
Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Thailand 11th best in the world for retirement
Replies: 8
Views: 923

Thailand 11th best in the world for retirement

Long rime since I have been tuned in so possibly this has already been mentioned but a Bkk Post editorial, “Retirement No Mere Snooze” touches onto a lot of topics that perpetually rotate thru this forum.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2248151/
by hin
Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:29 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Worldwide Radio - INCREDIBLE
Replies: 5
Views: 429

Worldwide Radio - INCREDIBLE

Some people might appreciate this. The green dots on this Google Earth map represent radio stations all over the world. Click on any one of the dots and you will immediately hear that station with very good reception. For example, halfway up Ireland's east coast, there is a station playing Irish pub...
by hin
Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Buying online from Lazada
Replies: 515
Views: 30909

Re: Buying online from Lazada

I use a zero fee USA debit card. No problem with Lazada, Ali Express, or any store in town. But Shopee does not want it. Make sure the cashier enters the purchase into your card in Thai Baht, DO NOT let them enter it into your card in the home country currency of your card, because you will get a fa...
by hin
Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Electricians!! Ceiling fan capacitor ratings
Replies: 1
Views: 330

Re: Electricians!! Ceiling fan capacitor ratings

True, you can wire in 3 capacitors. Its what we did and more robust, so longer lasting anyway than the all in one pot combination. Or try AliExpress for a larger range of selections
by hin
Fri Mar 12, 2021 3:35 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: TV repair shop
Replies: 8
Views: 580

Re: TV repair shop

A thought about Making your TV and other electronics last longer. Almost everyone uses a UPS for their computer equipment but no protection against voltage spikes, surgees, brpwnouts, for other equal or costlier electronics, such as TVs, sound bars, refrigerators, etc. Most electronics will receive ...
by hin
Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Generic Power Adapter
Replies: 6
Views: 660

Re: Generic Power Adapter

Global House, Pranburi, might have them - back of the store, 2nd aisle from the far right hand side. Also the little electronids shop a few doors from the back of the the old 3 story HH Mall should have them and she can give you advice. Be sure the polarity is correct direction Generic ones are ofte...
by hin
Thu Dec 10, 2020 9:54 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Prostate Drug Availability?
Replies: 39
Views: 2847

Re: Prostate Drug Availability?

Finasteride can be sold over the counter I think, e. g. Propecia is finasteride. If you can't use your insurance and don't want a doctor consultation then a pharmacy is likely to be a lot cheaper than Bangkok hospital, Yes, I have bought all those meds over the counter at Thai pharmacies, no proble...
by hin
Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Prostate Drug Availability?
Replies: 39
Views: 2847

Re: Prostate Drug Availability?

Finasteride -5 5mg is widely available here especially at the govt hospitals. Is sold under trade names: Firide / GPO Finax / Proscar / Stercia. Urologist said it is intended to shrink the prostate and needs 6 months before any notice so is often prescribed in company with an additional medicine. Bu...
by hin
Thu Nov 26, 2020 9:49 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Quality of multifocal optical lenses
Replies: 21
Views: 1997

Re: Quality of multifocal optical lenses

I too refuse plastic lenses and refuse to patronize the chain outfits that are just jewelry sellers serving you with clerks, not proper licensed opticians, ophthalmologists or even optometrists. I was not able to find glass lenses in Hua Hin. Even Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bkk cannot provide them. We b...
by hin
Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:01 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Kerry Express Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1534

Re: Kerry Express Problem

PS: Dannie Boy — aren't you off topic...??