coffee_o 1 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 oic...imo, if the price doesnt differ much, i would prefer to buy from choo chiang cos it has more branches and more easily accessible. Eh bro my electrician told me he got it from there and was quote abt $400 for my whole house switches so now i'm thinking of sourcing it myself and see if it's true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feimei 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 oic...imo, if the price doesnt differ much, i would prefer to buy from choo chiang cos it has more branches and more easily accessible. issit...they got more branches ahhh....i didn't know that worrr...but i dunnu their pricing...if u checking the price from choo chiang, i can tell u how much i bot from chee kong...but if not much diff in the end of day...as u say...choo chiang is more accessible...soooo...conveniences still win!!! kekeke.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coffee_o 1 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 issit...they got more branches ahhh....i didn't know that worrr...but i dunnu their pricing...if u checking the price from choo chiang, i can tell u how much i bot from chee kong...but if not much diff in the end of day...as u say...choo chiang is more accessible...soooo...conveniences still win!!! kekeke.... Oh oh feimei r u using this switch ?? if yes, can let me know how much you bought ? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feimei 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Oh oh feimei r u using this switch ?? if yes, can let me know how much you bought ? thanks no worrr....i no use this leh....i use this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkydot 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Hi SGbuzz, Congrats on ur new plc. Wonder if u can shared with me on the pole systems wardrobe? Where u got it? Mind PM me.. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feimei 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Oh oh feimei r u using this switch ?? if yes, can let me know how much you bought ? thanks if u got the specific type of switch that u wan....can call up n ask what is the price....avoid morning n after lunch time...they might be busy settling the delivery stuffs....quite busy...call after 10am or after 2pm should be ok bahh.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Eh bro my electrician told me he got it from there and was quote abt $400 for my whole house switches so now i'm thinking of sourcing it myself and see if it's true wah $400?!?! you go there yourself can get bulk discount. he want to chop your carrot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coffee_o 1 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 if u got the specific type of switch that u wan....can call up n ask what is the price....avoid morning n after lunch time...they might be busy settling the delivery stuffs....quite busy...call after 10am or after 2pm should be ok bahh.... Oh okie thanks thanks will go check it out wah $400?!?! you go there yourself can get bulk discount. he want to chop your carrot Eh i dunno the market price wor so not sure if he got chop me carrot or not leh cos he told me he will pass me the invoice then i pay him leh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseeng 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 issit...they got more branches ahhh....i didn't know that worrr...but i dunnu their pricing...if u checking the price from choo chiang, i can tell u how much i bot from chee kong...but if not much diff in the end of day...as u say...choo chiang is more accessible...soooo...conveniences still win!!! kekeke.... you may wanna check out their branches...seems rather convenient for us. http://www.ccm.sg/LocateUs.htm Oh okie thanks thanks will go check it out bro, do let us know your findings on the prices... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ninja3101 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Hi SGBuzz We are on the same boat, I understand how you feel. Haiz ya. Open Net said only can install during the stated period that is 25 Jan - 11 Feb , no earlier. If later then need to pay. My ID said once the L-Box is up then lay the bracket above the floor at skirting area that is the only choice. If you manage to get a solution do let me know asap. Sorry guys, i contacted Open Net and even called all of their contractors and the answer is a big fat NO! This is my conversation with Open Net. Can pull ahead installation? NO! Can i buy the cable to lay the wire first? NO! What can you do for me? NOTHING! I have also called all their contractors in their list. Apparently only their contractors can do the work and they cannot sell the cables to me and none of them will or can help. Looks like i have to find a way for them to run the cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfingerzz 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Hi SGBuzz We are on the same boat, I understand how you feel. Haiz ya. Open Net said only can install during the stated period that is 25 Jan - 11 Feb , no earlier. If later then need to pay. My ID said once the L-Box is up then lay the bracket above the floor at skirting area that is the only choice. If you manage to get a solution do let me know asap. ya my hubby called open net too but they were no help n our installation is scheduled from mar-may... but ID said she'll figure something out when the time comes.. so, fingers crossed.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melvin 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 leave in the wire holder in the Lbox/false ceiling or location to run the opennet...make sure it has a long enough string going through it...then it can pull the fibre cable through it when it comes...this is the best alternative for cables coming at a later date...but for those coming before renovation is a real headache...as very hard to relocate...and may be very obiang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ninja3101 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Hi SGBuzz Did u engaged CI to do the electrical works ? I let CI do the electrical works in a package. Below are the details Re-Wiring for whole house 1)26 nos of Lighting points 2)8 nos of 13A single power points 3)12 nos of 13A double power points 4) 5 nos of scv points 5) 5 nos of tel points 6) 1 no of 15A air-con point 7) 1 no of 15A heater point 8) 1 no of mcb 9) Labour to install light Total = $2950 Remarks:Using normal Clipsal single or double power points (with two screws seen from front) and normal switches. I wanted to change to those bigger switch ones. Then they show my catalog from Clipsal and Legrand. I ask the electrician which brand is more cheaper. His answer was not much difference but from my findings Legrand switches are more ex. The electrician will help me do the purchase and install. I am not changing for the single and double power points. Then the laying of electric cables are on next monday. But till now my ID from CI have not get back to me how much to top up for the switches. What if later they charge $300 to top up for Legrand switches after they have install ? I become carrot head. I will call the ID and tell him don buy first. Are you going to change the switches to those bigger ones only ? How about changing single & double powerpoints with screws cover up ? Have you went to buy the switches yourself ? I want to change the switches to those bigger ones and they say gotta top up $200, just wondering if it is worth the trouble to buy and then pass to them to install. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ninja3101 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Hi Feimei How much did you spend buying those bigger switches from the shop ? Are you changing the single, double power points , tel & TV points to Clipsal or Legrand as well ? Can share the prices here ? nope....not his buddy.... yalol....$330 to change the face plates n those switches plate....becos the switches plate, i bot the designer type...anyway...hubby hv been doing it himself....hahahahaha....all u need is...switch off the main switch, hv a test pen....and u r ready to go....he even changed the heater face plate lol....hahahaha....soo we saved $330!!! money-sucker contractor!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGBuzz 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2010 wow, you rich you can source yourself and ask for discount Nah just middle income, this house purchase and reno set us back to ground zero Yup going to Chee Kong later to buy the switches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites