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Volvobrick

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On 8/5/2026 at 5:20 PM, Tianmo said:

The beauty of MCF!!!!😍

I just opened up the cover, and yes it's the over flow pipe. Strangely after I opened the cover to see, no more overflow, water level stops exactly at the height of the pipe.

Let's see how it goes. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

 

It is supposed to be below the level of the pipe. If exactly then sometime you get over flow, sometime you don't. Adjust the float valve down 0.5 or 1cm.

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mersaylee

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On 8/6/2026 at 6:28 PM, Volvobrick said:

It is supposed to be below the level of the pipe. If exactly then sometime you get over flow, sometime you don't. Adjust the float valve down 0.5 or 1cm.

I was lazy to adjust...i raised the bar by 1cm with added waterproof tape around the rim of tip  ✌️😁

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TangoCharlie

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On 8/6/2026 at 5:20 PM, Tianmo said:

Incredible! 

Just by opening and closing the cover, the issue resolved.

Thanks guys! [thumbsup][laugh] [laugh]

 

 

 

Maybe something wants to come out......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A genie perhaps?😄😜😂

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On 8/7/2026 at 6:46 AM, TangoCharlie said:

Maybe something wants to come out......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A genie perhaps?😄😜😂

Halo I know 7 month coming, but I no scare hor. [:p]

That day my 地主发炉, maybe is signal one of them go play water kena trap inside. Or maybe like you said a genie, see tonight toto got grant me the wish or not. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

 

 

 

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TangoCharlie

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On 8/7/2026 at 7:36 AM, Tianmo said:

Halo I know 7 month coming, but I no scare hor. [:p]

That day my 地主发炉, maybe is signal one of them go play water kena trap inside. Or maybe like you said a genie, see tonight toto got grant me the wish or not. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

 

 

 

Best of luck to both of us! Share share😄🤑

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Ct3833

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On 8/5/2026 at 9:27 AM, Tianmo said:

Like that.

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There is this screw there that looks like an inlet or outlet, but on the other side is already connected to inlet. It did nothing until recently, after each flush, once the tank is filled up, it will down pour like picture below. Stop in 1-2 sec, then back to normal. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

 

 

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Hi, is it something like this ? 

https://sg.shp.ee/kSL3Dzkz

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Volvobrick

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On 8/6/2026 at 8:05 PM, mersaylee said:

I was lazy to adjust...i raised the bar by 1cm with added waterproof tape around the rim of tip  ✌️😁

Might as well just stuff in a cork. If valve not working it will just overflow from the cover. Frankly I have never encountered over flowing before due to faulty valve. The overflow pipe is redundant. 

 

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On 8/7/2026 at 10:03 AM, Volvobrick said:

Might as well just stuff in a cork. If valve not working it will just overflow from the cover. Frankly I have never encountered over flowing before due to faulty valve. The overflow pipe is redundant. 

 

No cock...i mean no free size cork lah...need to spend time find a swee swee fit lagi worse...overflow pipe has its merit...u know when the fill valve is faulty...got open no close = wee wee leak...🙏😂

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Tianmo

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On 8/7/2026 at 8:37 AM, TangoCharlie said:

Best of luck to both of us! Share share😄🤑

HUAT ah!!!!! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

 

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mersaylee

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On 8/7/2026 at 9:31 AM, Ct3833 said:

Hi, is it something like this ? 

https://sg.shp.ee/kSL3Dzkz

Screenshot_20260807_093006_Shopee SG.jpg

That's more like a plug than overflow valve or tube...oh...so it's the plug that's leaking...strange that it'd stopped leak after opening the tank cover...it's either in fully sealed condition or gasket giving way then would leak nonstop...🤔

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Volvobrick

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On 8/7/2026 at 10:09 AM, mersaylee said:

No cock...i mean no free size cork lah...need to spend time find a swee swee fit lagi worse...overflow pipe has its merit...u know when the fill valve is faulty...got open no close = wee wee leak...🙏😂

Too small you mean? 🤣

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Ahwhye

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On 8/15/2026 at 2:52 PM, Lala81 said:

If I lived in the States. This guy would be my GOAT. 

https://youtube.com/@basrenovations?si=IJRdLMkqIgDCWGr2

USA labour is too expensive, many guys learn to DIY out of necessity, parts and tools that are unimaginable in sg are readily available at Home Depot etc

Years ago I have visited one of my angmo colleague house in Tennessee, he spent like 2 years to turn a run-down brick house to a nice cosy livable home, from timber flooring, dry wall, ceiling, roof, piping, electricity wiring and furnishing, all by himself and occasionally with his friends, while still holding a full-time job.

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On 8/16/2026 at 10:53 AM, Ahwhye said:

USA labour is too expensive, many guys learn to DIY out of necessity, parts and tools that are unimaginable in sg are readily available at Home Depot etc

Years ago I have visited one of my angmo colleague house in Tennessee, he spent like 2 years to turn a run-down brick house to a nice cosy livable home, from timber flooring, dry wall, ceiling, roof, piping, electricity wiring and furnishing, all by himself and occasionally with his friends, while still holding a full-time job.

My friend In Australia also slowly build and renovate. Latest renovated toilet by himself.

 

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Hey guys, a bit off topic - but thot I'd try ask here. Anyone using HP Printers at home or work. user need to die die register for the HP Instant Ink Subscription in order to start printing. Ok so I login to get the cheapest plan $3.50 Per Month and register the Printer : InkJet 8020e. Is there a way to stop the subscription and then still can continue to Print ?

 

Current set of cartridges are all Original HP Cartridges.

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Gnahp

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bought a metal bedframe

looks quite well made, well packed and organised fasteners too (better than IKEA)

and they even include a mini ratchet in the box

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I'll put (expired) loctite on the screws and torque it

yes, it's overkill

please feel free to suan me 😅

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On 8/20/2026 at 5:59 PM, Gnahp said:

bought a metal bedframe

looks quite well made, well packed and organised fasteners too (better than IKEA)

and they even include a mini ratchet in the box

20260820_154156.thumb.jpg.7a30713f37cbcf0139629cd43c0d1667.jpg

20260820_172106.thumb.jpg.1372288c4f2001113f0f999ca302393b.jpg

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20260820_172209.thumb.jpg.cbeb9aa4f1e40d8ed006f8351a2c8a24.jpg

I'll put (expired) loctite on the screws and torque it

yes, it's overkill

please feel free to suan me 😅

20260820_174551.thumb.jpg.07da96b150a32d3226f76f11f32d672a.jpg

This bed going to vibrate and shake a lot I guess to require the loctite. 

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