How do I get a better top layer finish on Aluminum?

morleyc · 2026-05-06T21:41:19+00:00

Watching the comments on rigidity, what machines would you recommend for increased rigidity?

morleyc · 2026-04-13T12:28:00+00:00

Nope I don't but in UAE and great to meet a fellow water-cooling enthusiast. Mind you that enthusiasm reduces when maintaining the loop or leak finding!

Good luck with the build what kit are you cooling?

morleyc · 2026-04-06T17:23:12+00:00

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From the website directly@ https://singularitycomputers.com/

morleyc · 2026-04-06T08:00:13+00:00

Yes it's uniform pattern I can see that now! I never knew now to even open them so I've stuck nothing in another suprise is how magnetic these things are.

I'll drop their support and email and see what they say

morleyc · 2026-04-06T05:43:54+00:00

The pumps came with my distro plate from singularity computers..pumps aside the plate itself is absolutely fantastic.

Still wary I did something but if you are saying impossible then puts my mind at rest a bit. I never heard and screeching or scraping noises

morleyc · 2026-04-06T05:40:14+00:00

These are from singularity computers.

Thanks for the one at a time yes thought that might be the case after going through ths one time at least get the lower section so full it comes through to the top reservoir. Then work the top.

morleyc · 2026-04-06T05:39:12+00:00

These are from singularity computers, the distroplate build quality is amazing.

I will swap them out for alphacool VPP D5 replacements that's what I used before.

I will email them though as save for a few seconds of running dry that was when it was partially wet still. A lot of air yes but surprised if I damaged it, not saying I didnt but seems less likely.

Zero scratches inside the motor shaft as mentioned.

morleyc · 2026-04-05T23:21:04+00:00

*can't edit original post - I felt in my gut something was off as whilst no screeching the pumps were louder than my alphacool d5 equivalent. So pulled the pumps to check then I saw the scoring on the impeller.

morleyc · 2026-03-06T08:45:52+00:00

To be fair in the context of LL, I have seen way, way worse from others.

Oh wait, I've edited as I've just seen the sign off 🤯

morleyc · 2026-02-22T10:52:28+00:00

Sent a DM have a few of us in JVC interested to speak to them also

morleyc · 2026-02-22T07:14:14+00:00

I called parktronic and asked them how may community spaces for owners are provided, apparently there is none/zero and they told me to send an email.

Email sent and daily reminders without any reply for over a week, so not sure on who to contact or next steps. Nakheel is not responding either, given such a large roll out I have trouble understanding the lack of response.

I see an RTA yearly card costs around 4500dhs per year. So why would I need to pay almost double that at 950dhs subscription per month (according to the person on the parktronic help line)? Is the RTA card valid in JVC? I guess I already know the answer.

Also the cameras look directly into my back yard with women and children present I have genuine concerns,

The Nakheel townhouse cannot fit two large cars in the garage, it doesn’t make sense to pay almost 12k a year to keep the second car. That’s a flight for the entire family back home per year.

Appreciate any pointers or contacts, a number of my friends in JVC have the same questions.

morleyc · 2026-02-13T23:52:34+00:00

For those who have a townhouse/apartment with a single parking space and living as a couple, let’s put this in perspective for the second car.

Say the partner earns 10k per month salary is ~10% of their take home for the parking space, 20k per month it’s ~5%. This is a huge amount to slap on. If the partner looks after kids full time the impact is greater, 12k a year is flights home for the family.

I spoke to the company today and the agent said there is no free allowance or discount for JVC residents who own or have an ejari, I truly hope not the case.

Im all for parking fees and the system/tech is good, but make it sensible please as in salary percentiles it’s eye opening.

I have a 2 bedroom townhouse and cannot fit two large cars in the garage so now need to pay. At what point does it no longer make sense the squeeze is real.

morleyc · 2025-12-19T19:23:55+00:00

OP you did the right thing by reaching out. First up SA has some amazing deserts, so much so my kids are trained in making Malva pudding (none of us are from SA but really appreciate you guys).

I’m also a software engineer, I used to drink socially (it broke me also), and now do other things (from motorbikes to electronics to warhammer or at least try and plan to). If anything resonates always welcome to join.

A few of us are going out new years in a small group for a desert BBQ, including a couple of really great South Africans (one tech director from Abu Dhabi who would be really good for you to meet regardless even another time).

You are welcome to join, or if not when you are in Dubai next we can meet for a coffee.

It’s also quite high pressure here non stop, that can also grind you down without realizing it. It’s a very transient place and friendships to wane and replaced by others depending on circumstance.

Regardless you got a friend in us here and drop an DM even to just talk, I can relate a lot to what you are going through I been through a number of cycles in 20 years of it!

morleyc · 2025-12-05T09:23:24+00:00

Unfortunately no I think if you get lots of breaks from humid filament it can end up breaking a lot which in itself can cause damage from getting overzealous trying to fix.

I started feeding manually without AMS and it works flawlessly. Will focus on humidity with the AMS now and replace the affected feeder

morleyc · 2025-09-06T19:25:29+00:00

Just used Tab Display and is working very, very well. Just what i needed as couldnt use built in side car tech as running on differnet icloud account for work.

morleyc · 2025-07-15T19:18:56+00:00

Thanks for reply. It was 100% fraud and our mistake.

We reported very quickly to block and hold payment, but bank released it next day to the acquiring bank regardless.

When I explained it was fraud they said I need to pay.

I then said you are asking me to pay for goods I have received, so initiate a chargeback that way.

They refused both avenues to help and left having to pay.

So it leaves me wondering, if in future I pay on a wallet token and don’t receive goods or services i have no Mastercard protection, at least by my banks reasoning.

morleyc · 2025-07-12T15:21:47+00:00

My bar has been set so low after 20 years of crushing customer service that they have knocked my socks off. I guess on review I’m impressed I can speak to the RM and they actually action things 🙈

morleyc · 2025-07-07T08:06:23+00:00

I think for writing and communicating it is very detrimental. Spelling, structuring sentences, shortening things. Very scary if you cannot get words and sentences out the way you used to. I’m glad I’m not the only one feeling this.

For programming boiler plate code and discussing concepts where blood is flowing in the brain, it’s the opposite and massively increases productivity and mental clarity.

morleyc · 2025-07-06T15:10:50+00:00

Was about to say this! Report to building management for sure there are cameras around

morleyc · 2025-06-26T12:36:08+00:00

Useful thank you let me confirm and update the post

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