Simple home DIY repairs

[Ct3833]

On 12/11/2023 at 10:20 PM, Se3h3ng said:

Any idea where can i get these? Its for shelf support…

tried buying for those hardware stores under block but they dont have. Shoppee itself sell in a bundle of 20 pieces and needs to wait for shipping… 

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[Mkl22]

Wanted to replace my KDK stand fan bearing. In the end only half done, as the bearing puller was too short. Have to now order a new longer puller. 
but managed to replace the rear one. 
not too difficult a task. I took longer as I went slow. The bearing puller was a cheap taobao one that cost $4 and switchable 2/3 prong. Too difficult to use on the fan bearing. Ordered a new 2 prong with a bar in between for better control. 
so KDK should last indefinitely as one can replace the bearings and capacitor and there should not be anything else to break. 

[Kb27]

Since my toddler discover the joy of throwing things like toys, small pieces of clothes into the toilet bowl and press the flush button, I've been plagued with a stuck toilet bowl for a long time. 😞

I had tried many ways to clear it with many kinds of tools, but at the best of time, it felt like a half done job. Then the flood would begin again and I've to try and clear it again. Sometimes with poop backwashing up, it's no fun, bloody dirty job.

You name it, I've bought it, all kinds of tools, none of them worked in my case. At one time, I use a pressure washer with a curve end to flush the toilet and it dislodge some brownish water, then I try a tool to fish out whatever was inside. I cleared one broken piece of towel, and another time a pair of underwear. But the joy was short-lived as the flood came back again. There's more of whatever inside the bowl, that's stuck there, just moving about, sometimes blocking, sometimes not.

And finally, I spend on another $30+ device, this one was demoed to clear stuck clothing. And it seems to work, for now, it's remained cleared.

It's a piece of plastic pipe that you can put some attachment to, pump up the air, max 6 bars, then pull the trigger to flush the toilet bowl.

There are many sellers of these tool, but I bought it from here:

https://www.lazada.sg/products/i2188370062-s12513355730.html

[Kb27]

Dunno where I found these screws, but they are not Phillips head. They are Pozidriv head screws, identified by a cross punched on the head.

If you use a Phillips screwdriver it will not fit properly, and will tend to cam out, ruining the screw head, when it slipped out.

When you use a Pozidriv screwdriver, it fits perfectly, with no slip. 

 

Actually, I found them in a Ikea box of screws..

Ikea is selling them, but doesn't mention the fact that you need a Pozidriv screwdriver, not a Phillips screwdriver.

https://www.ikea.com/sg/en/p/trixig-175-piece-screw-and-plug-set-30556696/

If you're having trouble driving a Ikea screw with a Phillips screwdriver, this is the reason.

 

Edited January 4, 2024 by Kb27

[Mkl22]

On 12/26/2023 at 11:14 AM, Kb27 said:

Since my toddler discover the joy of throwing things like toys, small pieces of clothes into the toilet bowl and press the flush button, I've been plagued with a stuck toilet bowl for a long time. 😞

I had tried many ways to clear it with many kinds of tools, but at the best of time, it felt like a half done job. Then the flood would begin again and I've to try and clear it again. Sometimes with poop backwashing up, it's no fun, bloody dirty job.

You name it, I've bought it, all kinds of tools, none of them worked in my case. At one time, I use a pressure washer with a curve end to flush the toilet and it dislodge some brownish water, then I try a tool to fish out whatever was inside. I cleared one broken piece of towel, and another time a pair of underwear. But the joy was short-lived as the flood came back again. There's more of whatever inside the bowl, that's stuck there, just moving about, sometimes blocking, sometimes not.

And finally, I spend on another $30+ device, this one was demoed to clear stuck clothing. And it seems to work, for now, it's remained cleared.

It's a piece of plastic pipe that you can put some attachment to, pump up the air, max 6 bars, then pull the trigger to flush the toilet bowl.

There are many sellers of these tool, but I bought it from here:

https://www.lazada.sg/products/i2188370062-s12513355730.html

I think you need to educate kid. Else no end. My girls never pulled such a stunt. A boy I guess? 

[Kb27]

On 1/4/2024 at 3:16 PM, Mkl22 said:

I think you need to educate kid. Else no end. My girls never pulled such a stunt. A boy I guess? 

Yes boy, very mischievous. 

[Ct3833]

On 1/4/2024 at 3:16 PM, Mkl22 said:

I think you need to educate kid. Else no end. My girls never pulled such a stunt. A boy I guess? 

I kept telling my wife, everything in my house has to be maidproof and childproof, if not , we only have ourselves to be blamed. 

[Kklim]

Anyone has a windows contractor to recommend? Want to replace my old rusted window panes and sub-frame in kitchen. Was looking at invisible grill but those I contacted ony do for new homes.

[mersaylee]

After 2 decades...it's time to retire the trusted simxiangchoon...changed 2...one more to go...but the hard to access to the last one prompted an idea to change the entire vanity setup...went to ikea to shop for replacement...then got side tracked to include a queen size bed frame with storage...then more to follow with this and that...until I told wife that we better stop and go home...otherwise we might just entertain the thought of change house...😅

[Kb27]

On 1/4/2024 at 2:21 PM, Kb27 said:

These pozidriv screws are all from IKEA. Pozidriv is popular in Europe, but not much elsewhere.

I'm beginning to like it. 

Pozidriv s slightly deeper as compared to phillips  That's why the phillips screwdriver will not fit properly, and will tend to spin out and damage the head.

With the correct pozidriv driver, it fits like a glove. You can stick it into the screw and it's unlikely to drop out. You can't do this with a phllips screw/driver unless you use a magnet.

 

 

[Ct3833]

This time round, let me share my foolish Xiaomi 1S  roborock repair journey.

The vacuum cleaner kept complaining filter wet or blocked, i replaced the Hepa filter, same complain persisted. I exchanged the filter with the other similar 1S, confirmed no problem, isolated the cause down to the vacuum clearer itself. 

I opened up the casing,...noticed the  sponge filter was extremely dirty, but after washing, i realised the vacuum exhaust air was very weak as compared to the other one, so i decided to buy a centrifugal fan to have it replaced.

This one below is the fan for S$10....

The fan was delivered when i was in HK last week, came back last night and decided to have it replaced this evening.

Opened up the cover, there were a lot of screws involved, luckily  most of the screws were of the same size, so i didn't have to worry about  putting them back with the right screws.

First removed the circular brush and the front roller wheel. 

Next opened up the back cover. Removed the battery , the long brush and its housing

 

Next removed the front bumper sensor, this one has alot of little tiny screws.

Removed the charging end cover.

Removed the two wheels and bottom cover. The centrifugal fan can be seen on the lower right, the new one on the 2 occlock position 

After removing the fan，i realised there was another filter on top of the centrifugal  fan which was completely blocked! So i use a vacuum  cleaner to clean off the dust from the filter, put back everything without changing  the fan, everything is working perfectly, the suction and exhaust outlet are  so strong😁.

Now i have a spare fan, any interest party ? Offering FOC to MCFers😅. Self pickup.

Edited January 19, 2024 by Ct3833

[Lala81]

On 1/19/2024 at 8:03 PM, Ct3833 said:

This time round, let me share my foolish Xiaomi 1S  roborock repair journey.

The vacuum cleaner kept complaining filter wet or blocked, i replaced the Hepa filter, same complain persisted. I exchanged the filter with the other similar 1S, confirmed no problem, isolated the cause down to the vacuum clearer itself. 

I opened up the casing,...noticed the  sponge filter was extremely dirty, but after washing, i realised the vacuum exhaust air was very weak as compared to the other one, so i decided to buy a centrifugal fan to have it replaced.

This one below is the fan for S$10....

The fan was delivered when i was in HK last week, came back last night and decided to have it replaced this evening.

Opened up the cover, there were a lot of screws involved, luckily  most of the screws were of the same size, so i didn't have to worry about  putting them back with the right screws.

First removed the circular brush and the front roller wheel. 

Next opened up the back cover. Removed the battery , the long brush and its housing

 

Next removed the front bumper sensor, this one has alot of little tiny screws.

Removed the charging end cover.

Removed the two wheels and bottom cover. The centrifugal fan can be seen on the lower right, the new one on the 2 occlock position 

After removing the fan，i realised there was another filter on top of the centrifugal  fan which was completely blocked! So i use a vacuum  cleaner to clean off the dust from the filter, put back everything without changing  the fan, everything is working perfectly, the suction and exhaust outlet are  so strong😁.

Now i have a spare fan, any interest party ? Offering FOC to MCFers😅. Self pickup.

I have an airbot a700. Bought 2 years ago. Its the battery started giving problems shortly after I bought it. Too lazy to bring back for warranty and procrastinated, it can sometimes only vacuum one room or so. Often die halfway. 

Finally got down to solving it recently. Bought a higher capacity battery from taobao (it's some roidme clone) and changed the brushes which broke off. The new battery is twice the cost of the original one. But still it's significantly cheaper than shopee. 

Now finally after 2 years after purchase. It can finish the home on a single charge. Just did it few days ago. 

[Ct3833]

On 1/19/2024 at 8:50 PM, Lala81 said:

I have an airbot a700. Bought 2 years ago. Its the battery started giving problems shortly after I bought it. Too lazy to bring back for warranty and procrastinated, it can sometimes only vacuum one room or so. Often die halfway. 

Finally got down to solving it recently. Bought a higher capacity battery from taobao (it's some roidme clone) and changed the brushes which broke off. The new battery is twice the cost of the original one. But still it's significantly cheaper than shopee. 

Now finally after 2 years after purchase. It can finish the home on a single charge. Just did it few days ago. 

Nice. It is always  cheaper if one is willing to DIY and trial and error.  Both my units are about 5 year old, both batteries have been replaced, other than that, regular replacment of hepa filters, brushes, etc. So far my helpers are happy with the vacuum cleaners, no need  for them to vacuum 😀 

[Lala81]

Wife noted some mould growing on my girls taobao bookshelf and underneath some wooden stools. Probably due to the wet weather in Dec and early Jan. 

Just did 1 layer of the varnish.  too lazy for a 2nd coat. 

[Ct3833]

On 1/30/2024 at 7:55 PM, Lala81 said:

Wife noted some mould growing on my girls taobao bookshelf and underneath some wooden stools. Probably due to the wet weather in Dec and early Jan. 

Just did 1 layer of the varnish.  too lazy for a 2nd coat. 

If moldy that means the area is quite humid,  you may want to find out the cause. 

[Ct3833]

When cleaning the suction fan inlet filter last week, i noticed the rubber wheels of my xiaomi vaccum cleaner were quite worn out, so i ordered a set of rubber wheels from shopee, received the delivery today and i replaced them immediately.

 

 

[Lala81]

On 1/30/2024 at 9:58 PM, Ct3833 said:

If moldy that means the area is quite humid,  you may want to find out the cause. 

I think it's more cos these woods are mostly unvarnished. This bookshelf. Same for the underside of the stools. My house humidity isn't high. 

My parents flat is beside sungei pandan. The humidity in my old room is so high that chrome can tarnish within one or two years. All my computer graphics and sound card panels used to look like they are 5-8 years old. 

Edited January 30, 2024 by Lala81

[Kklee]

IMHO.

I have a glass table and one of the leg got detached.   What can I use to "glue" it back ? 
The leg to glass joint is of some metal,  maybe aluminum.