Dwinsplace 48 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Hi supermama!Lots of ppl seem to be using tabao and I went to the site to check stuff out. How did you search for items though?! My chinese really not very good so reading was impossible and google translate didn't really make sense sometimes. Also, how did you know which tracks/LED lights to buy for your house? Did your ID tell you what length and type you needed? I'm worried about technicalities and getting the wrong ones that won't fit each other etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enadee 2 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Hi...Congrats on almost completing the reno to ur hse...Would love to get the details of your ID as well as a copy of ur reno quotation too...?TIA... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperMama 27 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Hi supermama!Lots of ppl seem to be using tabao and I went to the site to check stuff out. How did you search for items though?! My chinese really not very good so reading was impossible and google translate didn't really make sense sometimes. Also, how did you know which tracks/LED lights to buy for your house? Did your ID tell you what length and type you needed? I'm worried about technicalities and getting the wrong ones that won't fit each other etc. Hi Dwinsplace! I researched a lot! My ID told me what type to buy and length of tracks. Then I read through RT and saw many bought from TB too. My Chinese is PTE LTD too so I pretty much relied on SG reviews. Someone shared the link and I ordered from the same seller so that made me more assured. True enough, quality is good.Your ID has to be familiar with track lights though. The sellers usually sell the tracks and connecters as well. Otherwise, just bring the track light and pop by any lighting shop to find a suitable track. I missed out 3m tracks and got from Jln Besar. No worries! However, it would be recommended to buy the track light with LED MR16 holder. If anything goes wrong, just change the MR16 lamp. For the ones I bought I have to replace the entire tracklight so I bought 50% spares.Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperMama 27 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 My family uses KDK too and I've had the wobble also. But it's been 10 years and it's still spinning happily! So no worries Supermama!Thank you for reassuring me! It's pretty powerful I must say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarzanboy 6 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Hi Supermama everything is looking good your kdk fan at the living room slightly wobble is OK but only thing is during the quite night do make any (windy) sound create by the blade. Edited March 14, 2014 by tarzanboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mama01 3 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Seems like your house is going full speed in reno. Good to hear Gil is a responsive person to work with! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubi 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Pending to buy (Shortlisted) - besides the bed frame...STUDY ROOMDesk - Solid Beech table top$99 chair from Stair Living to match Some EXPEDIT shelves... haven't decide on the configuration as I am thinking of squeezing in a daybed or sofa bed in the study.Any suggestions for a table lamp??? So tempted to see TB again............ but my Peeka order is already in transit to SG! Wee. May i know, where can i purchase the desk?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwinsplace 48 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Hi Dwinsplace!I researched a lot! My ID told me what type to buy and length of tracks. Then I read through RT and saw many bought from TB too. My Chinese is PTE LTD too so I pretty much relied on SG reviews. Someone shared the link and I ordered from the same seller so that made me more assured. True enough, quality is good.Your ID has to be familiar with track lights though. The sellers usually sell the tracks and connecters as well. Otherwise, just bring the track light and pop by any lighting shop to find a suitable track. I missed out 3m tracks and got from Jln Besar. No worries!However, it would be recommended to buy the track light with LED MR16 holder. If anything goes wrong, just change the MR16 lamp. For the ones I bought I have to replace the entire tracklight so I bought 50% spares.Good luck!!Ah that means that the tracks are generally interchangeable? Just cheaper from china! Yeah the only way i can think of is to get the same as the RT users too! But I like to research so feel a bit handicapped. haha. Thanks for the advice on the MR16. I definitely want LED lights cos it's more energy efficient. Is your light colour warm? Or are LEDs just LEDs without colour? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jnashville 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Hi Dwinsplace!I researched a lot! My ID told me what type to buy and length of tracks. Then I read through RT and saw many bought from TB too. My Chinese is PTE LTD too so I pretty much relied on SG reviews. Someone shared the link and I ordered from the same seller so that made me more assured. True enough, quality is good.Your ID has to be familiar with track lights though. The sellers usually sell the tracks and connecters as well. Otherwise, just bring the track light and pop by any lighting shop to find a suitable track. I missed out 3m tracks and got from Jln Besar. No worries!However, it would be recommended to buy the track light with LED MR16 holder. If anything goes wrong, just change the MR16 lamp. For the ones I bought I have to replace the entire tracklight so I bought 50% spares.Good luck!!can you pass me the link of your track lights? Inspired by your reno and wanna do something like yours =p. post here or pm me =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kissgurami 14 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Hi Supermama,could you also PM me your ID contact thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperMama 27 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Seems like your house is going full speed in reno. Good to hear Gil is a responsive person to work with!So far, he delivers what he promises and fixed all issues to make sure I say ok. hahaha. Have you contacted him? He told me he's flooded with enquiries recently and went back to office last night to work. OOPS. *Hides* May i know, where can i purchase the desk?? Ikea and it's $299 for SOLID WOOD!! But I think it is OOS! Procurement dept in Ikea is SLEEPING! Here you go. Can try buying the table top and legs separately. i am going to do just that. http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/products/S09870933/Ah that means that the tracks are generally interchangeable? Just cheaper from china! Yeah the only way i can think of is to get the same as the RT users too! But I like to research so feel a bit handicapped. haha. Thanks for the advice on the MR16. I definitely want LED lights cos it's more energy efficient. Is your light colour warm? Or are LEDs just LEDs without colour?Yup, it's DIRT CHEAP from China. I paid a few bucks for the tracks and when I had to purchase 3m track (because it is nicer) from Jln Besar, my heart dropped when we were quoted $42 each. And it's 3m so they had to deliver for us. Another $45. Ouch. Overall I saved A LOT so ok la.. hahah consoling myself. The light is warm white, they come in daylight too but will not have that coziness feel. Again, consider MR16 LEDs, more expensive but better option. can you pass me the link of your track lights? Inspired by your reno and wanna do something like yours =p. post here or pm me =)Info on Page 1 actually. here you go!LED Tracklights (bought 7W white ones with warm light)http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.62.2bW0O4&id=17499602429 Edited March 14, 2014 by SuperMama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mama01 3 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Supermama,Sadly to say my house will only be ready ard Q3-Q4 2014. Not too sure if it is a gd idea to look for Gil so soon. Maybe in Jul to Aug'14 ba.Cross finger that HDB will give me fast enough. Franc Franc is closing in May thus I will be there to scout for some item first.Have to learn how to use taobao soon for more savings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takaishi 44 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/products/S39016284/#/S59001984this one also quite cool.the problem is how to hide the wirings :S 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claypot 46 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Don't think Ikea at Tampines have stock for that. May have to go to Alexandrahttp://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/products/S39016284/#/S59001984this one also quite cool.the problem is how to hide the wirings :S Edited March 14, 2014 by claypot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperMama 27 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/products/S39016284/#/S59001984this one also quite cool.the problem is how to hide the wirings :SDon't think Ikea at Tampines have stock for that. May have to go to AlexandraNice and it's cheap! But I have issues with white table top. I still want solid wood. Boohoo. If no choice, I will get this. Thanks!Alternatively, thinking of getting this with the same trestles... just dunno how to place it in the study room. Nice or not? I feel it's a bit weird?http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/products/50162245/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
