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bTicino_modules~0.jpg
bTicino modulesJust some of the many modules available for the bTicino range.L to R: rocker switch (28 baht) ; 2-pole socket for round (40 baht) and/or flat pin plugs; coax TV cable (60 baht) ; RJ11 telephone socket (142 baht).jazzmanMar 02, 2007
Connsumer_Unit_equipped.jpg
A small consumer unit with a timer 1This consumer unit was assembled by Jazzman for the swimming pool equipment. Plasctic housing. View with the cover removed. L to R: 2-pole master; 3, 16A MCBs, Timer (for the pumps).
When originally purchased (900 baht) it contained the 2-pole master and 4 of the MCBs.
jazzmanMar 02, 2007
Consumer_Uinit_open.jpg
Small consumer unit with a timer 2This consumer unit was put together by Jazzman for the swimming pool equipment. View with the lid open.
It's the kind of sub consumer unit to use for a garage, small workshop, utility room, large toolshed or garden electrics for the lighting and fountain effects, perimeter wall lighting, speaker phne, CCTV and remote gate opener etc.etc.
jazzmanMar 02, 2007
Consumer_Unit_closed.jpg
Consumer Unit small with a timer 3This consumer unit was put together by Jazzman for the swimming pool equipment. View with the cover closed.jazzmanMar 02, 2007
Timer_module_2.jpg
Timer module - side view.If operating higher amperage circuits than 16A, it is usual to use one of these coupled with a relay . The relays come in the same standard rack module. Timer cost: about 2,000 baht. Digital versions available.jazzmanMar 02, 2007
Timer_module.jpg
Timer module.An analog timer to fit on the rack inside the MCB housing. This one will carry 16A. An MCB (of the same or a lower amperage should be inserted in the circuit AFTER the clock the MCB will trip out before the overload wrecks the timer. Can be used for anything from perimiter lighting to pool filtration. Needs to be coupled to a relay if high amperage switching above 16A.jazzmanMar 02, 2007
2-pole_MCB.jpg
MCB: 2-pole master SwitchA modular automatic Minature Circuit Breaker of the 2-pole (Live and Neutral) type. All Consumer Unit 'fuse boxes' start with one of these which feeds the MCBs for the other circuits. Notice the amperage of this one.jazzmanMar 02, 2007
MCB_16A.jpg
Minature Circuit BreakerSide and front view of a modular MCB. This one is for 16A. These MCBs are standard equipment in many countries now. They replace fuses. They never need changing. If they trip out, just reset the switch - after troubleshooting the reason of course!jazzmanMar 02, 2007
Yellow_PVC_wide_radius.jpg
Conduit: wide angle bendAlthough Thai electricians will rarely use conduit in the roof space, they will if you insist. Conduit is made of PVC pipe similar to the blue water pipe. To make the diference clear, electrical conduit id coloured YELLOW. It is available in the same sizes as PVC water pipe from 3/8" (sam hun) up. All the normal connectors, T, elbows, and WIDE RADIUS BENDS are produced.

Conduit is so cheap it's not worth cuting corners on.
jazzmanMar 02, 2007
floor_ready_to_pour.jpg
Floor before the pour.Floor (about half the house is in the photo) ready to pour. The wire mesh is anchored to the walls and is propped up to prevent sinking during the pour. Height pegs with orange day-glo paint have been inserted to ensure level smoothing to the required height. The next day will be an early start with CPAC (1,400 baht/cu) arriving at 7 am. jazzmanMar 02, 2007
washbasin_unit.jpg
The washbasin in the en suite bathroom. A flush fitting basin (650 baht, Global House) and a PVC cupboard unit (900 baht, village hardware store) guaranteed not to rot! The 'marble, tops were made from lefovers from the Granito floor.
Click on thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show.
jazzmanMar 02, 2007
IMG_2209a.jpg
2/6/2007 12:41Here is how the house looks today. tcthMar 02, 2007
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