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bTicino escutcheonsEscutcheon plates for bTicino flush switches/sockets. The base units all have 3 holes. The large base units all have 6 holes and tha escutcheons cme in 4 or 6 hole versions.jazzmanFeb 28, 2007
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bTicino 1-hole escutcheonThe base plates all have three holes. This is a single hole escutcheon with a rocker switch with LED. We tried several methods of showing the workers how to paint stuff in the house without getting paint everywhere. We tried masking tape on the window and door frames, we tried removing these escutcheons but the men put them back on. During the night Jazzman removed them, covered them with 'Gladwrap' cling foil and put them back on. We'll see what happens...jazzmanFeb 28, 2007
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Living room ceilingThe ceiling was done this way because:
Mrs Jazzman wanted one like it.
It's very easy to install. Took 2 men 2 hours for 40 m2.
It's cheaper even than plasterboard (Shitrock?) at around 50 baht per m2 including the rails.
It gives instant access to any part of the attic.
Allows a rapid redistribution or addition of lighting elements and fans etc.
Jazzman likes it too (although he thought it was a bit kitsch at first)
Click thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show.jazzmanFeb 28, 2007
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bTicino 3 module unitThis is the bTicino 3 module unit (without its escutcheon). Notice how it is not important in Thailand to have things nice and level. The modules in this unit are (from L to R) minature dimmer 480 baht each. Empty hole because this unit will receive a 2-hole escutcheon. 2-pin + earth version of the many different kinds of sockets used in Thailand, cost 42 baht
The unit with its escutcheon costs 17 baht and includes the screws.jazzmanFeb 28, 2007
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bTicino 6 module unitThis is the bTicino 6 module unit (without its escutcheon). Notice how it is not important in Thailand to have things nice and level. The modules in this unit are standard one-way ocker switches costing 24 baht each. The unit with its escutcheon costs 80 baht and includes the screws.jazzmanFeb 28, 2007
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PorchThe gable end is covered with the same cream coloured 3" SHERA board that will be used for the soffit. The drainpipes for the Tuscan pillars can be clearly seen. They will be clad when we get an idea of what with- probably light green mosaic tiles.
Click thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show. jazzmanFeb 27, 2007
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Porch ceilingPorch ceiling made of plasterboard aka gypsum board, Rigips, or known in the US as sheetrock? In the picture is the recess for a downlight. Atilla has recesses like this in all his rooms for the ceiling fans. The Thais just love working with plasterboard since they discovered it last year...
Click an thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show. jazzmanFeb 27, 2007
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The first wallsWe thought they were going to tile the roof first. 8 ton of tiles had arrived the previous day according to the logistics, just to sit around for another 3 weeks while all the exterior and interior walls were raised.
Click thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show. jazzmanFeb 27, 2007
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kitchen archThe kitchen arch now complete made of plasterboard, (Rigips) or what Americans call shitrock?
There are four swivelling dichrotic lights embedded in it.
Click an thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show. jazzmanFeb 27, 2007
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Kitchen base units.Frustrated at not being able to get nice wooden base units carpentered locally, we finally bought these nice cupboard fronts and a matching 3-drawer unit in a sale at Global House. Sale? Hmm... still not cheap - this is 22,000 baht's worth of wood !
Nevertheless, factory made and very nicely finished and polished.
Click thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show. jazzmanFeb 27, 2007
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Holes cut in the brick base for the cupboards.The light shining through is a special cupboard for the gas tank. There is a steel door on the outside. You drive up with you car with a new gas tank and push it in through from outside. Saves carrying the heavy tank all the way round the back to the kitchen.
Lacking any better ideas, the fronts were tiled with leftovers from one of the bathrooms.
Click thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show. jazzmanFeb 27, 2007
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last lookThe last photo of the naked roof truss before we went to Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok and Jomtien for a few days.
Click thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show. jazzmanFeb 17, 2007
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