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topsy23:


If you are in East cutix is okay . 2.5mm cable for AC? IEE standard says 4mm. Below are the recommended cable sizes for appliance by IEE regulation

1.5mm is lighting lighting
2.5mm is for socket
4mm is for AC and water heater
6mm is for cooker

i guess na to look for another person be that then lols
na Lagos I Dey sir.

Hi our great architects in the house. Please what is the best layout? Accessing the guest bedroom from the anteroom or from the living room?

Secondly, should the guest bedroom be so isolated from the rest of the rooms or should there be a link between it and the rest of the rooms in the house?
Thanks!

topsy23:


If you are in East cutix is okay . 2.5mm cable for AC? IEE standard says 4mm. Below are the recommended cable sizes for appliance by IEE regulation

1.5mm is lighting lighting
2.5mm is for socket
4mm is for AC and water heater
6mm is for cooker

He said he’s using 2.5mm for socket ,AC,cooker,water heater

And that the load will be direct and the circuit will be 30Amps and it’s standing on its own sir.

And also he said that it is Full conduit pipe that’s being laid there that’s the reason the cable are much sir.

bayo2018:

He said he’s using 2.5mm for socket ,AC,cooker,water heater

And that the load will be direct and the circuit will be 30Amps and it’s standing on its own sir.

And also he said that it is Full conduit pipe that’s being laid there that’s the reason the cable are much sir.

Wrong o please seek alternative opinion sir…


Like @topsy23 has rightly said above

bayo2018:

i guess na to look for another person be that then lols
na Lagos I Dey sir.

we are in lagos and available

somehow:


Simple.

For those always using the price of old to tell the tales of how Nigeria has "spoilt" should not forget that when lands sold for ₦500, average earnings might not have been above ₦10 to ₦50.

But things are easier back then I guess

twinskenny:

But things are easier back then I guess

not really sure. Nigeria has never been easy from day one.

Sometimes I think it's easier now sef. Take for instance, you can get jobs from strangers via Nairaland,an opportunity that never existed then. With more people earning better than ever, opportunities have increased tremendously. Before now, building has been reserved for the elites and they build once in a while. Right now, every Tom, dick and Harry is building even if it's "kobo kobo" project

bayo2018:

He said he’s using 2.5mm for socket ,AC,cooker,water heater

And that the load will be direct and the circuit will be 30Amps and it’s standing on its own sir.

And also he said that it is Full conduit pipe that’s being laid there that’s the reason the cable are much sir.

Don't allow road side electrician to give you wrong information . The rating of circuit breaker(MCB) or starblock as normally called by this road side technicians for each of the appliances are as follow:
-10A MCB is for lighting
-20A MCB is for AC(direct from DB to AC switch)
-20A MCB is water heater (direct from DB to water heater switch)
-30A MCB or 32A MCB is for socket( you can loop 5 or 6 socket to one MCB
-32A/45A MCB is for cooker control unit.

bayo2018:

He said he’s using 2.5mm for socket ,AC,cooker,water heater

And that the load will be direct and the circuit will be 30Amps and it’s standing on its own sir.

And also he said that it is Full conduit pipe that’s being laid there that’s the reason the cable are much sir.

The electrician is not getting it right .

Protecting an appliance with 32A with wrong size of cable...hmmm each cable has their own current carrying capacity and each breaker has their own protective current as well

Using 30A to protect AC it means if there is fault current somewhere and your breaker suppose to trip off, it won't and the next thing is to melt the cable since the breaker refuse to trip.

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joycluv:
Hi our great architects in the house. Please what is the best layout? Accessing the guest bedroom from the anteroom or from the living room?

Secondly, should the guest bedroom be so isolated from the rest of the rooms or should there be a link between it and the rest of the rooms in the house?
Thanks!

Mine is isolated from the rest of the house and can only be assessed from the anteroom. I believe your guest should not have unhindered access to the rest of the house.

twinskenny:

But things are easier back then I guess

Partly because there were fewer people for the available resources.

We have more people for the dwindling resources now coupled with increased corruption /greed.

topsy23:


If you are in East cutix is okay . 2.5mm cable for AC? IEE standard says 4mm. Below are the recommended cable sizes for appliance by IEE regulation

1.5mm is lighting lighting
2.5mm is for socket
4mm is for AC and water heater
6mm is for cooker

topsy23:


Don't allow road side electrician to give you wrong information . The rating of circuit breaker(MCB) or starblock as normally called by this road side technicians for each of the appliances are as follow:
-10A MCB is for lighting
-20A MCB is for AC(direct from DB to AC switch)
-20A MCB is water heater (direct from DB to water heater switch)
-30A MCB or 32A MCB is for socket( you can loop 5 or 6 socket to one MCB
-32A/45A MCB is for cooker control unit.

topsy23:


The electrician is not getting it right .

Protecting an appliance with 32A with wrong size of cable...hmmm each cable has their own current carrying capacity and each breaker has their own protective current as well

Using 30A to protect AC it means if there is fault current somewhere and your breaker suppose to trip off, it won't and the next thing is to melt the cable since the breaker refuse to trip.

You dropped some gold nuggets above.

Though not directed at me, I am taking down notes.

Thanks.

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somehow:


Mine is isolated from the rest of the house and can only be assessed from the anteroom. I believe your guest should not have unhindered access to the rest of the house.

Thanks @somehow.

More views please....

We can still take on your project before the year ends…

Speak to us

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Tv wall designs

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somehow:


Simple.

For those always using the price of old to tell the tales of how Nigeria has "spoilt" should not forget that when lands sold for ₦500, average earnings might not have been above ₦10 to ₦50.

This is very true.

I happened on some of my dads old paystubs and was shocked. Asked myself how he was able to do all that he did.

But it was different times.

joycluv:
Hi our great architects in the house. Please what is the best layout? Accessing the guest bedroom from the anteroom or from the living room?

Secondly, should the guest bedroom be so isolated from the rest of the rooms or should there be a link between it and the rest of the rooms in the house?
Thanks!

Personal preference but for me off of the ante and isolated.

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michlins:
I don't have pictures but yes. Two or more gates in one compound. Two gates at the main entrance, other exit points will have gates.


Over here,we build to make a statement. The first gate will give you a peek into the compound but the other one will provide the needed privacy

The compound must be big then and not the usual 300sqm or 600sqm we build on

mufutau55:


You are right, I dont think Zaria will be same as those days. I have not been there since early '70s. Good old days. Cadbury was next to John Holt.
I love Zaria and I was really sad being posted back to Lagos... but as soon as I got back to Lagos, I checked out of the country... and I have been here since. Good old 50 years ago goes like yesterday.
God help us to bring our country back to life.

Hajji M.

50years Ago, May God keep upholding all the elders in the family.

Born2conquer:


The compound must be big then and not the usual 300sqm or 600sqm we build on

you no see two mighty gates and two elephants on that upscale bungalow oga mi dey build now.


That's how we roll

michlins:
not really sure. Nigeria has never been easy from day one.

Sometimes I think it's easier now sef. Take for instance, you can get jobs from strangers via Nairaland,an opportunity that never existed then. With more people earning better than ever, opportunities have increased tremendously. Before now, building has been reserved for the elites and they build once in a while. Right now, every Tom, dick and Harry is building even if it's "kobo kobo" project

I agree with your submission.

It is easy to make money now, just acquire the necessary skills and meet people who need your solution.

joycluv:
Hi our great architects in the house. Please what is the best layout? Accessing the guest bedroom from the anteroom or from the living room?

Secondly, should the guest bedroom be so isolated from the rest of the rooms or should there be a link between it and the rest of the rooms in the house?
Thanks!

Both ain't bad, it depends on choice and how the design goes.
Your second Q is not quite understandable.

rotecch77:


Pop ceiling will take care of that

Currently Working on this
I spent N850,000 ONLY to roof this building
Long span Aluminum 0.55 gauge

Interesting, how many square meters

On going Conceal WC installation

Different times truly sir.

EgunMogaji2:


This is very true.

I happened on some of my dads old paystubs and was shocked. Asked myself how he was able to do all that he did.

But it was different times.

We set this office at computer village:

Pop done by bolu1986
Paint supplied by Gbadexy
Electrical, Cctv by our able self.

twinskenny:
We set this office at computer village:

Pop done by bolu1986
Paint supplied by Gbadexy
Electrical, Cctv by our able self.

thanks for the help. I appreciate it

twinskenny:
We set this office at computer village:

Pop done by bolu1986
Paint supplied by Gbadexy
Electrical, Cctv by our able self.

Very good synergy and collaborative effort from the 3 of you, this should be the way forward on here

twinskenny:
We set this office at computer village:

Pop done by bolu1986
Paint supplied by Gbadexy
Electrical, Cctv by our able self.

Na only God go "safe" us from POP people and their mess

Oga Bolu na joke oo, no vex

topsy23:
Quality LED recessed light LIPER product made in

Call and place order. 3-5years guaranty

You dint market this to me sha , why

Placed order for importation , but you never can tell