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Support Column for Safety Tank168 viewsThis shows a support column which will be used below at 15 cm. footing which covers the entire lower portion of the hole. dozer
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Front Winow168 viewsThe windows are done in quality white aluminum with frames. The walls are thick due to use of 14 centimeter concrete blocks allowing space on the inside for decorative metal burglar bars. There are 4 exterior lamps on the front powered by 2 way switches (interior exterior). dozer
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Safefy Tank Preparation167 viewsThe safety tank is supported by two support columns and a 15 centimeter footing.
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view from front entry167 viewsFrom front entry way view of kitchen. Ceiling is two level and trimmed at the corner with teak wood. The kitchen floor is done with terracotta tiles.dozer
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Block Formwork for Tank166 viewsThe cinder blocks are used as form work for the walls of the tank which are re enforced with rebar. dozer
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Rebar Re Enforcement of Lid166 viewsThis shows the framework to support the top of the tank. The rebar used is 6 mm and is spaced about at 10 cm squares. The blue PVC is where the water will enter the tank from the deep artesian pump, the yellow is the electric which will be routed to the electronic valve for the tank and the artesian pump.dozer
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Tank Seepage Test165 viewsThe underground tank was tested as to its water proof-ness. The water was allowed to set for 24 hours and no seepage was detected. dozer
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Electric in Attic164 viewsAnother view of the routing of electric wires in the attic area. Again the key her is a neat system of conduit which affixes securely to the joint boxes.dozer
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162 viewsPower points with 4 grounded receptacles will be used throughout the house.
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Initial Formwork for the Lid Pour161 viewsThis shows the initial formwork for the lid pour. The plywood is supported by 2" x 3" form work below. After the pour the form work will be removed.dozer
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Ground Rod159 viewsThe copper ground rod + associated connector. The ground is 1.8 meters deep. Many projects do not use any or adequate ground rod. dozer
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