fftw 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks changfra Today is the final touch-up. Hopefully all will go well. I will update more photos after the final touch up & also update my experiences with Dennis. Hey FFTW, Congratz on the completion of your reno and I can see you already moved in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fftw 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 I just wanted to update all on the City Gas Heater. It is true that you have to turn on the water for a while (about 30 seconds) for the water to be hot. This is only applicable to showers. For taps its about 10 to 15 seconds for it to be hot. However, once the water is hot, its really hot! And you need to adjust the heater to your liking. For those who is worries that the water may not be hot enough, you no longer need to worry. However, you have to "play" around with the temperature & water pressure knobs on the heater to find the best fit. We experiment is for about a week or so to find the best fit for the family. The only problem I face is for my common shower where the water is not hot at all unless I turn on a tap in another part of the house. I contacted BSC to complaint that there is sometimes wrong with the water pressure. After 3 rounds of investigation, they finally figure out that the shower mixer was to blame. So they change the shower mixer for me and since then, I do not have any problems I have rain showers in the both bathrooms and as far as water pressure & heat of water is concern, I also have no prolems if both shower are used at the same time. Its true that the water pressure is not high (aka, I do not feel a strong force or water flowing down) as my water pressure is atdefault of 2.5. We find the water pressure good enough for us so we are gonna keep the reading to 2.5. If you prefer a stonger water pressure, all you have to do is ajust it to 3 or 3.5. I understand from PUB that some residents even adjust it to 4.5. But please bear in mind, the higer the reading, the more water is flowing out of the taps. My reading at 2.5 is also quite good that I don't even turn on the taps at my sink to full blast, otherwise the water will be all over the sides of the sinks. The thing about using City gas heater is that you have to keep the yard door close. Otrherwise, the strong winds will blow the fire out. I hope my updates on City Gas Heater is helpful to those of you still considering whether to use City gas heater or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graceakaclouds 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 I just wanted to update all on the City Gas Heater. It is true that you have to turn on the water for a while (about 30 seconds) for the water to be hot. This is only applicable to showers. For taps its about 10 to 15 seconds for it to be hot. However, once the water is hot, its really hot! And you need to adjust the heater to your liking. For those who is worries that the water may not be hot enough, you no longer need to worry. However, you have to "play" around with the temperature & water pressure knobs on the heater to find the best fit. We experiment is for about a week or so to find the best fit for the family. The only problem I face is for my common shower where the water is not hot at all unless I turn on a tap in another part of the house. I contacted BSC to complaint that there is sometimes wrong with the water pressure. After 3 rounds of investigation, they finally figure out that the shower mixer was to blame. So they change the shower mixer for me and since then, I do not have any problems I have rain showers in the both bathrooms and as far as water pressure & heat of water is concern, I also have no prolems if both shower are used at the same time. Its true that the water pressure is not high (aka, I do not feel a strong force or water flowing down) as my water pressure is atdefault of 2.5. We find the water pressure good enough for us so we are gonna keep the reading to 2.5. If you prefer a stonger water pressure, all you have to do is ajust it to 3 or 3.5. I understand from PUB that some residents even adjust it to 4.5. But please bear in mind, the higer the reading, the more water is flowing out of the taps. My reading at 2.5 is also quite good that I don't even turn on the taps at my sink to full blast, otherwise the water will be all over the sides of the sinks. The thing about using City gas heater is that you have to keep the yard door close. Otrherwise, the strong winds will blow the fire out. I hope my updates on City Gas Heater is helpful to those of you still considering whether to use City gas heater or not. hey, fftw!!! gd review on City Gas heater....will speak to hb abt it....i tik he's more concerned abt the water pressure though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graceakaclouds 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 oh ya, can enquire how do we adjust the water pressure if required? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fftw 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 hey, fftw!!! gd review on City Gas heater....will speak to hb abt it....i tik he's more concerned abt the water pressure though Just remember to keep your yard door close so the fie will not go off by the strong winds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fftw 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 oh ya, can enquire how do we adjust the water pressure if required? At ayour water riser Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graceakaclouds 1 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 At ayour water riser thks alot, fftw!! will try it when we get our unit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fftw 1 Report post Posted March 8, 2010 Hi FT, Can I find out from you where did you place/hide the the aircon water out drainage? Rgds I am not sure, need to check with my hubby. He is the one who is working with the aircon folks on hiding all the pipes. Will ask him & revert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fftw 1 Report post Posted March 8, 2010 Hi folks, Things in my household has been somewhat "crazy" so didn't have much time to upload photos. But I promise to upload photos of my daughter's room, the current study room (which will be the baby's room when he/she arrives ) this weekend followed by photos of my open concept kitchen & living room Finally will provide a summary of my reno experience to end this reno blog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fftw 1 Report post Posted March 10, 2010 Hi fftw: if you need to do another set of curtain, let me know and I PM you my curtain maker whose quality is good! Thanks KSJL Will PM when I decide to make another set of curtains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eling2008 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 After confirming our flat in early 2008, I have been surfing the net for ideas, tips, information, etc. Thanks to everyone's recommendations, I gain heaps of knowledge and contacts for all kinds of items for my renovation. For this I am extremelt grateful. So I am starting this t-blog in order to "pay it forward" We got our keys on Dec 13 from MM Lee so the process begin on Jan 04. First up, my floorplan... erhm... can someone teach me how to do it? Hi, would it be possible to pass me Dennis' contact? Want to renovate my new flat too. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fftw 1 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) My Daughter Bathroom Here are some pictures of the common bathroom. Deco above the toilet Mirror Edited March 30, 2010 by fftw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fftw 1 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) Cabinet Below Shower Screen Edited March 30, 2010 by fftw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fftw 1 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Entrance to Daughter's Room Her Wardrobe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fftw 1 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Daughter's "Library" Front View of Pull-Out Bed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
