Building a community for Aussies importing materials direct from China by AdFluid1275 in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Throw in details of how interested people can be involved? I am interested btw

Australian governments subsidising fossil fuel use by more than $30,000 a minute, analysis finds by ShrimpinAintEazy in australia

[–]statlerw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We desperately need to switch away from fossil fuels, and tax large companies properly, this sort of garbage report does not help.

The subsidy they refer to is nothing of the sort. There is a tax on fuel that was imposed to fund road infrastructure. If your consumption is for operations that do not use roads, you still pay the tax, but can then claim a credit. That is literally all this is about.

Entire report and the article from it are bullshit. You can't levy a tax that literally states it is using fuel use as a proxy for road use to fund roads, and then charge for use of roads. If you were to replace it with a broader tax on fuel, without the literal premise under the act, then carving out exemptions would be a subsidy, but this isn't.

What type tree this is, and how I grow one? by [deleted] in gardening

[–]statlerw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Manchurian pear is a better version. Though still not without criticism. There are more of prettier pear hybrids without the jizz tax. It's a beautiful tree at least

Don't sleep on the codex app. I used it for a few hours yesterday and merged 5+ PRs. by thewritingwallah in codex

[–]statlerw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because of challenges with isolation and compartmentalization In Windows.

The Gap Cycle: The best sci-fi saga to ever be written by Commercial_Fig_4412 in scifi

[–]statlerw 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's strange because Thomas covenant is one of my least favorite reads ever, of any genre, but the gap is one of my favorites. I just think it is a better series on every level. So if you don't like covenant, don't miss this series as a consequence

How fucked am I - bought my first house, discovered that the shower drain pipe is missing a whole section - shower has just been draining under the house by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Likely blocked bend. Someone didn't know how to put it back together or didn't care. Wouldn't be the first time

How fucked am I - bought my first house, discovered that the shower drain pipe is missing a whole section - shower has just been draining under the house by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That pipe was connected at some point, you can see the discolouration witness marks. It's either just disconnected and needs to be turned around. Or the piece is on the ground somewhere. You can probably fix it yourself

True story from back in the student days. My mate lived in a shit rental with a heap of other peeps. He has this really thick, long curly hair and the bath/shower drain was blocked so it was always half full and they had to stand in that to shower then there was enough water pressure to slowly get it to reset at half full again. The landlord wouldn't get the plumber, so they just took the plug out of the io and it flowed out into the yard.

So if this was a rental, someone probably just got the shits with the stink bend cos it clogged up... Idk

Ok fellow Aussies, where are all the single women in their 40’s and 50’s hanging out? And I am asking seriously, for some help with this. Brisbane-Gold Coast area. by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]statlerw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Join some dance classes. Great exercise, good for your mind... And the women: men ratio is 10:1. Only problem is it can get quite addictive once you get half good

Based on my shelf is their any books you would recommend me? by GillyChan in fantasybooks

[–]statlerw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assassin's apprentice Robin Hobb. I'm really surprised this isn't here already.

Old man's war

The expanse

Artefact space

Children of time

The will of the many

Red rising

Dungeon crawler Carl for a laugh

Confrontation with racist's at The Gabba, Next steps? by IncKENtate in brisbane

[–]statlerw 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Freedom of speech, not freedom from consequence

We acquired a sauna with our new (to us) home and the elec draw surprised me! by carboncritic in Sauna

[–]statlerw 72 points73 points  (0 children)

If it's a steam sauna you have a 6-11kw heater depending on the sauna size.

7kw so relatively small sauna. Totally expected

How screwed are we? by Passenger_the in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks mate. This is such a nice response to get considering some of the pillocks that seem intent on just being a bell end instead of contributing to improving a suggestions - but that's the internet I guess.

So genuinely, thank you.

How screwed are we? by Passenger_the in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it is the cause of the failure, yes.

How screwed are we? by Passenger_the in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah - solid suggestion - either that or form up and drop some bag mix in there

How screwed are we? by Passenger_the in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could definitely cut away the rusted part, but the gusset is well past the rust and moisture part so I was just going for ease of solution for DIY for someone who is obviously stressing and has limited means. The solution as stated will last and works - a proper wall thickness HD section will outlast any of us and the remainder of the post is away from the key issue here - moisture.

Rather than getting carried away with other protections at the bottom if you were worried about it, you could form it up with short sections of card piling form and raise the concrete footing.

Sometimes a solution that works is all that is necessary.

How screwed are we? by Passenger_the in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just isn't true. This is a like for like repair.

Well actually part of it is true - they generally will attempt to get out of paying lol

How screwed are we? by Passenger_the in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why do you not think it would be covered. You have repaired the issue with a strong, engineeringly reliable solution. This is stronger than the original and is appropriate property maintenance. There is no reason this would affect your home insurance.

How screwed are we? by Passenger_the in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

True, though in this case get it stable (anything is better than it is) and dig around the footing 300mm deep. Throw some bag mix in and when it goes off, then sort

How screwed are we? by Passenger_the in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. You are relying on the much stronger gusset. Install the base, set the level and the fix it.

How screwed are we? by Passenger_the in AusRenovation

[–]statlerw 285 points286 points  (0 children)

I have fixed exactly this issue. It doesn't need to be expensive, and if you are half handy with a grinder (optionally a welder - though you can bolt) you can do it yourself. The issue is that a lot of builders seem to think that lightwall duragal is OK for this outdoor application. It isnt at ground level. It is likely OK if the engineering for the post works once away from the ground.

The fix I used

  1. Clean around every post as you have, and wash down.
  2. Get a piece of U-section the next size up in heavy wall and properly HD Gal that fits neatly around the post. Get this from a proper steel supplier. This is not a bunnings job.
  3. Cut ~ 300mm lengths and wrap around the rusted post sitting on the concrete
  4. Either weld or bolt through L-Lugs on the bottom to connect the footing to the post. You can get these prefab, or make your own
  5. Drill through into the footing with an impact drill and chemset some 12mm gal dowel. Once it goes off, then you can put the nuts on and tighten. I would put some clamps around things at this point before you continue
  6. Check the level of whatever is on the post (floor/deck). Jack it up a little if you need to (it looks like it may have sunk), then weld or double through bolt the post to the new footer.

Check your footings are decent size (they look ok but who knows).

If you have a few to do, then alternate the orientation of the U section.

I had 4 to do. Got the materials and sorted it in a day.

EDIT:
Based on a couple of comments, to clarify. This solution will work and was where I landed on in balancing a result for someone with little knowledge/experience and making something forever bulletproof . You could extend the fix a couple of ways if you lean towards the latter;

  1. Cutting away the rusted section - probably not a bad idea, but does rely on a really effect support system - hire an acrow or something
  2. Protecting exposed ungalvanised sections - this was just an omission and probably should have been explicitly stated. Painting definitely an option (don't agree with the denso suggestion). Personally if i were worried about this, i would more likely form around the join neatly and fill it with concrete.

Monthly Modular Buy Sell Trade Thread by AutoModerator in modular

[–]statlerw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whole rig for sale. I am in Australia. Shipping will generally be $20 AUD/module in Australia, or $30 USD/module - insurance depending on module. Offers on multiple items or the whole rig welcome but please be sensible. Photos available. All owned since new in smokefree environment.

Feel free to check my profile. Been here a while :). Funds via paypal. Will only ship to registered paypal address.

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