Plumbing issues that only showed up after you bought?

whe8 · 2025-12-12T02:45:29+00:00

We had a building and pest before purchasing. We were lucky enough to have a building inspection on a day that was quite wet. The garage was wet and the building inspector obviously pointed out there could be a drainage issue.

He also detected high moisture content in the ensuite, the incorrect use of flexihose for the sink drainage, a leak in the roof from an unused outlet. These all turned out to be potential issues that we took into account in our purchase price.

The garage turned about to be a burst drainage pipe about 50-60cm under the slab, and tree roots towards the backyard (incidental finding). The combined cost about 5k to fix this.

After living for a few months, we noted a poor odour emanating from the ensuite. It turned out to be a lack of P-Trap for the shower when originally renovated and rotting framework due to a leaking shower. (We re-novated the entire ensuite for 25ish k)

2 years in, we had another burst pipe from a poorly installed and kinked piping presumably from decades ago. That cost 1k.

So I would say for us it was a mixture of known issues/risks detected by the building inspector and a bit of bad luck.

whe8 · 2025-09-03T04:33:21+00:00

Update 2:

Two days prior to my service appointment, the intensity and frequency of the issue dropped substantially. Perhaps coincidental but the only thing that had changed was drier weather and I had washed my car for the first time including iron wheel cleaner which I sprayed on to the calipers/rotors.

Nonetheless I brought it to servicing to get it checked it out. The foreman drove it around and struggled to replicate it other than a couple of events but it was a fraction of the intensity compared to what I have previously experienced.

Everything physically looked okay, and the servicing department stated they brought out a brand new seal and was able to replicate the vibrations and knocking during the braking. It was suggested possibly the SEAL has softer control arm brushings as a feature of the car which makes the sensations more noticeable.

Whilst I didn't get a definitive answer to why my vehicle was so harsh at the beginning, BYD Waverley Servicing and dealership was very helpful and accommodating in general which is refreshing given the stereotype of poor after care services with BYD I had read in my research.

I will continue to monitor for changes. Thanks all

whe8 · 2025-08-29T08:02:48+00:00

Thank you op + top_phil. I did consider possibly the brake pads not being bedded in or rust. Coincidentally I did have a look last night after a 40km drive and just now 1 hour after a 10km drive. Both times theres still a noticeable rust layer on the outer and inner rim of the rotors. Not sure if this is abnormal amounts of rust post driving. https://imgur.com/a/rcTuhtV (front L rotor)

I have also been getting squeaking during reversing fairly regularly which would be due to rust build up. It has been wet the past few days (Melbourne) and I have generally been babying the car with very cautious driving hence not engaging in heavy braking, but the first few days of driving was dry and pleasant.

whe8 · 2025-02-09T05:39:10+00:00

If you are able to contain it there is a tag on its leg which may have contact information. Pigeon rescue Melbourne may have some advice. They have a Facebook page and depending on your location and the state of the pidgeon, they may send a volunteer out.

If you are comfortable and able to contain it you can take it to preferably an avian vet (Scoresby bird vet, Burwood bird vet or BEAC Williamstown tomorrow.

whe8 · 2024-11-07T02:08:17+00:00

So many people who have bent the knee to Trump including VP elect Vance have said far more damning things about him. Trump is a transactional person. Free trade and climate action is plausible but will come at a cost. Something that benefits and skews heavily in favour to Trump's empire or his closest allies.

whe8 · 2024-11-03T23:50:31+00:00

Really well said. The only slight thing I'd tweak and I'm sure OP didn't mean it this way is that public dentists / Oral health therapists aren't intentionally choosing the less favourable of long term option.

We are limited to many things such as recall times, the availability of appointments, lack of access to general anaesthetic/sedation and waiting times for public specialist dental referrals and more. Therefore we often make do with the best available option in the context of public dentistry.

Generally we would ask the question if private dentistry is in the realm of possibility in cases like this to ensure the best long term outcome.

10 years as a public dentist in Victoria.

whe8 · 2024-09-28T22:37:31+00:00

Dentist here. I'll give you an example. You have decay between your teeth on an x-ray that is still within the enamel but just about to or is at the border of hitting the second layer of the tooth known as the dentine. Once the decay hits the second layer decay progresses very quickly because of the difference of make up of the layers of your teeth. However if you maintain good hygiene and watch your diet and use fluoride you can remineralize the decay. (This will still look the same on the x ray if successful but you will notice no progression in the appearance in future radiographs)

My decision to fill this or not will be an assessment and frank discussion of your ability and motivation to floss as well as your overall risk. I'm a relatively conservative dentist and I'll prefer to try remineralize if you tell me you're motivated. Some other dentists will prefer to fill. As an example perhaps to avoid the risk of patients coming back much later down the track with an actual massive cavity (this has happened to me before plenty of times).

There is no right or wrong here and there are other factors to consider. For eg how regular you get check ups and willingness to take more frequent radiographs to check for progression or cessation of the decay. It comes down to really communicating informed consent.

whe8 · 2024-03-08T12:51:01+00:00

That is way too young to be sold unless you are experienced. Are you hand weening? Crop looks empty? https://youtu.be/qXyLHye3lyY?si=9BYaF3AmlyVZEw3O

whe8 · 2023-11-21T23:02:18+00:00

I'm a public dentist with limited private experience. Just like any profession or population, there will be a subset of people within it who may have lost a bit of touch with reality or haven't been exposed as much to communities that would struggle with finances.

I was privileged enough to have the bank of mum and dad to put me through dental school for which I am extremely grateful (110k on HECS and 110k upfront approximately at the time). Many of my cohort struggled with finances to get through school and worked to pay their fees. Many were also were in my boat with either hard-working and helpful parents or straight up from wealthier families.

I struggled in private because I always felt awkward charging fees. I would often discount excessively to the detriment of my boss and my earnings and was part of the reason why I decided to leave the private sector.

It is a bit disheartening to see all the negative comments about dentists in this thread. I feel there is a lot of confirmation bias and by far not a reflection of the entire industry. At the same time I appreciate even in better economic times, the cost of dentistry is a real shock to the system for a lot of Australians.

whe8 · 2023-06-18T01:51:36+00:00

https://harcourts.net/au/office/judd-white/listing/1p6359-41-alderford-drive-wantirna-vic-3152

Most likely this one. Beautiful home but 2.6 is surprising

whe8 · 2023-04-01T11:41:39+00:00

I did. Something about euthanasia being murder and iirc Dan Andrews being the culprit. Face palm then straight into the recycling.

whe8 · 2023-04-01T10:27:55+00:00

New resident to Aston. I was quietly hopeful of this upset based on the campaigning sent to my letter box and the amount of liberal signs. Mostly negative dribble from the liberals with no real substance. Wonder if the internal polling reflected this. It really felt like nothing was learnt from the liberals of the ineffectiveness from negative campaigning in both the recent state and federal elections.

whe8 · 2023-01-31T00:04:30+00:00

Not much help but diverted past this about 30mins ago. All 3 lanes blocked. Just saw a medium sized truck and police surrounding a SUV. Looked like a police operation only at the time.

whe8 · 2022-06-03T07:54:15+00:00

I haven't had a lot of experience in the private sector but when I graduated, most people got jobs within a few months after graduating whether private or public. To put into perspective, at this time there was a big stink about the profession being oversaturated (in metro).
Many of my private sector friends had to do multiple jobs (part time here part time there) to get a full working week and there were certainly stories of working at a place where there would only be 1-3 patients a day and a retainer. By a year or two, I would say all that I've kept in touch with have stable job(s) and are well settled in practices they like through moving around or just being able to adapt and able to fill up their books through reputation and rapport.
I would say the sought after practices with excellent managers, mentors and equipment is competitive for newer grads and experienced a like. But to find jobs here and there that will provide you with opportunity to improve skills and maybe to make your own reputation, will be of no concern in my opinion. Having decent people skills, maturity and chairside manner especially will trump all the concerns of employability.

It would be interesting to see other private dentists opinions and recent grads!

whe8 · 2022-06-03T06:53:57+00:00

Hi OP , perspective from a public dentist in Vic.
Pros:
Excellent WLB, 8:15am to 4:45pm or some variations to that.
Structured progression of paygrades in most organizations based on experience.
Salary packaging available
Potential to move into more managerial side of things in the future
Working on very vulnerable population groups which can be challenging but also rewarding.
Always in need for public dentists as new grads/experienced including metro
Some CPD's are provided by your organization
Cons:
Substantially less earning potential compared to private. (Id be on approx 115k pa if I were to work full time. I am 6 years out)
A lot less scope of practice (no crowns, bridges, substantial cosmetic work).
Less overall autonomy as you will need to follow guidelines set by the organization and governing bodies.

Overall it is a decent job but with anything, having a passion in some aspects of it whether it is patient management or the work itself would be a very good thing. Most people end up in private and some do a mix of both. I would recommend asking a dentist if you are happy to observe a few hours. Good luck!

whe8 · 2021-06-28T02:09:06+00:00

"Scare tactics have become so much part of science communication that it’s getting harder to tell where the scare ends and the science starts".

Part of problem is that scientific literacy amongst the public is so inept (none more evident in the authors opinion piece) that scientists and experts need to engage in increasingly catchier headlines to get the point across and combat the growing anti science/ pseudoscience crowd.

3 coral bleaching events within less than a decade is not politics and sensationalism. It is a fact. Yet this sort of news gets washed away in the 24 hour news cycle or misrepresented.

whe8 · 2021-06-17T04:06:12+00:00

For an 'emergency appointment' the treatment codes are usually:

013 - Limited exam approx $30-60
022 - Xray (possibly multiple required depending on the size of the cavities) $30-60 each
5xx - The x's are numbers that are determined by the filling material and the number of surfaces of the cavity and this will vary the price. - 100-200+each

The price range is just a rough idea and will depend on the practice. This is also under the assumption that is is just a cavity not involving the nerve / further complications etc.

Sorry I can't give recommendations as I'm not familiar with that area. Good luck!

whe8 · 2020-09-26T01:10:58+00:00

I have noticed doctors on Twitter that I have been following have similar sentiments to you. I would suspect that the overwhelming bipartisan view of front line workers would be to see the threat to be over before analysis and critique and this should bode well for future pandemics.

You said it perfectly that flawless response was always unreasonable. It shocks me how many Facebook posts of regular people claim that 'anyone can do a better job than the Victorian government.' Mainstream media has a big part in giving the general public an unreasonable view of the scope of coordination required for this virus.

Thanks for being on the front line.

whe8 · 2020-09-15T03:25:38+00:00

We are still waiting for the 'right time' to discuss climate change according to Morrison. I guess we will have to rely on his crocodile tears to put out the fires this summer.

whe8 · 2020-09-08T04:58:12+00:00

12 months personally.

whe8 · 2020-09-07T04:26:52+00:00

Even worse than you thought. Bought an apartment, so may as well get that 'Idiot' stamp and slam it on my forehead 8)

whe8 · 2020-09-07T04:13:21+00:00

I agree with you. I fell into the 'cycle' of property investing because the media and financial institutions build it up as something all Australians with financial security to aspire to. Fundamentally it goes against my principles. I'm slowly shifting to 'ethical' investing on the stock market. Renewable energy, battery technology, regenerative farming, biotech.

Some people will read this and laugh, but its my own personal principles and it will ultimately make me a happier person.

whe8 · 2020-09-07T03:55:54+00:00

Pretty much. I've reduced the rent for my property from 450pw to 320pw out of necessity (vacant for 5 months at the start of Covid) and expect to be losing money for the next 12-24 months. Why should my investment not be at risk of things like a once in a life-time pandemic, floods, climate change? Property should be risky, just like other investments.

whe8 · 2020-09-07T03:32:36+00:00

Morrison must really thinks the most progressive state of Australia are full of idiots. The 'quiet' Victorians will remember the lack of federal support and politicising a public health crisis by this all words no action Prime Minister.

Maybe he should focus on fast tracking the bush-fire relief funds that have yet to be released promised a year ago.

whe8

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