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Nebbermind:
Zeit:

Why do you guys need to change the plastic faceplate? Don't like the switch design or need a 3pin instead of 2pin?


Suggest anything that's on the wall to be left it to the pros.

But Engineering students are quite good at changing plug heads and changing plug heads are perfectly safe and simple. I got an Engg undergrad to help me change my 3 pin to a 2 pin of my rice cooker before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23sM7Yzea1E

2-pin rice cooker safe meh? You import yourself?
Equipment side OK coz the wires are colour coded. Socket side - if old flats/developments, sometimes they didn't follow colour code.

Nbbermind and limlim,

Sorry I got it wrong. Should be 2 pins changed to 3 pins.

Yes, it was an imported rice cooker from Japan I bought in EU Chinatown, hence it came with a 2 pin plug. Parallel import or not I really didn't ask. I needed to use this rice cooker in the UK, so got to get someone to change the head for me.

I also had some elec appliances purchased in other countries with diff plug heads that I shipped back in containers, but later I got lazy and just used intl adaptors until it was time to change new appliances.

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limlim:


The real reason is because, if everyone DIY, the \"professionals\" will be out of job!
...
Most importantly, they have to either say it’s difficult or it’s dangerous.

Otherwise, how to convince you to part with $10 or more for a simple job.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834861https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834861Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:25:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:47:47 GMT]]>

Nebbermind:


2-pin rice cooker safe meh? You import yourself?
By right, if there is no exposed metallic parts or covers, it's not necessary to have earth wiring per the regulations. e.g. hair dryers.

Maybe her rice cooker exterior is all plastic. If she meant changing a 3pin cooker to a 2pin cooker, than she is just endangering herself. Products with 3 pin plug are meant to be operated on 3 pin socket (the earth wire is a necessary safety design). The presence of the earth wires suggests it is a potential risk, that's why manufacturer put it in for safety.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834812https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834812Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:47:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:44:33 GMT]]>Many workers are used to doing it "their way" and don’t bother to read the manuals of the devices (lamps, lighting fixtures etc…)


Many are plain lazy and tends to take shortcuts. Although not technically dangerous, they don’t respect the design of the devices. And some devices could be damaged in the process if not handled properly. Or an IP67 equipment may not be as environmentally worthy after the installation. unless you get the authorised dealers to fix it rather than some after market "handyman".

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834810https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834810Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:44:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:38:21 GMT]]>

Estéema:
I thot I've to share why professionals adv layman not to attempt changing socket covers DIY.


My electrician showed me - he open up the white socket box, all the live wires were connected to the switches, including the earth wire. He said, unless you're very experienced & know how to connect, it's very dangerous. He disconnect by u screwing all the wires, took a new cover & re-connect all the respective wires. No wonder DH rather pay for electricians than to DIY.
The real reason is because, if everyone DIY, the \"professionals\" will be out of job!

Actually, not to talk about changing the sockets, even when changing lighting fixture I rather do it myself than to leave it to the electricians (I wouldn't use the word \"professionals\"). Reason is because, sometimes the workmanship is unacceptable.

For e.g. when fixing a lamp, the correct engineering procedure is to drill a hole, put plugs and screw in (via the designed holes on the lamp). but a lot of electricians simply use a hammer and hammer the screws in. Not only that, there are proper designed holes on the lamp for the screws, but they anyhow hold the lamp and just drill the holes thru the lamp and onto the walls. By right, the lamp could be unscrewed and reused (if need be), but because of the shortcuts by the so call \"professionals\", the lamp is damaged (although still \"operational\"). After a bad experience, I simply cannot trust those workers to do a proper job. The IP67 lamp after their handling now cannot even block out insects because of the lousy workmanship.

It is dangerous if you are not trained. But if you're willing to just view a few youtube clips to train yourself, it is actually not dangerous at all. And definitely much safer than driving on the road!

Oh yes, (it is not dangerous) provided you turn off the mains supply before you proceed!! if you are still worried, put on a glove. never hurts to play safe.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834807https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834807Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:38:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 03:20:38 GMT]]>You are all pros!


I'll stick to letting the pros do the job coz I'll never know if the wires are not wired properly previously or what faulty situation it's in.

I rmbr when very young, we had sparks fr an new switch (we moved in to a new home) and left it as we were clueless why sparks fly. Then an old neighbor came visiting, saw me using a pole to press on the switch. He checked & unscrewed the cover - lo & behold! I was shocked to see a whole nest of slimmy green lizard eggs! :yikes:

I'll stick to the pros! Don't need the electrifying experience. :lightrod: They can hv the handle it better I think - I mean the lizard eggs. :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834694https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834694Thu, 22 Feb 2018 03:20:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:25:55 GMT]]>

Zeit:
slmkhoo:



We've changed ours when the switches fail, or when the flaps inside that block the holes get jammed. With some knowledge and practice, and some safety precautions, it's not difficult. I used to change the plug on my hairdryer (every term!) when I was a student in the UK as I lived in a room with old sockets that were pretty much not used anywhere else! You don't need to be an engineer (though I learned how to from my father, an engineer, sometime in my teens).

You're one handywoman! :salute:
I never had any jammed flaps before, thankfully!
In EU, many buildings still have sockets without the faceplates + switches. Very dangerous in my opinion! UK buildings come fitted with covered socket+switch.

https://s14.postimg.org/vz76h41nl/1360189733375.jpg\">

I do want to change to this type though. Need to charge my elec devices.

https://s14.postimg.org/kzlz5iydt/International-_EU-_US-_AU-_UK-_Wall-_Face-_Plate-_Outlet-_Panel-_Power-_Sup.jpg\">

Those unswitched sockets are usually in countries using 110V. Not sure why they prefer it that way.
As for built-in USB adapter, I rather you stick to the stock adapter. I believe not all adapters in the market meet safety standards. Some adapters have slight leakage, ie, you can feel tingling sensation if your device has exposed metal casing (eg, older IPADs). You will never know when the leakage will reach a dangerous level.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834663https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834663Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:25:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:16:55 GMT]]>

Zeit:
Why do you guys need to change the plastic faceplate? Don't like the switch design or need a 3pin instead of 2pin?


Suggest anything that's on the wall to be left it to the pros.

But Engineering students are quite good at changing plug heads and changing plug heads are perfectly safe and simple. I got an Engg undergrad to help me change my 3 pin to a 2 pin of my rice cooker before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23sM7Yzea1E
2-pin rice cooker safe meh? You import yourself?
Equipment side OK coz the wires are colour coded. Socket side - if old flats/developments, sometimes they didn't follow colour code.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834661https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834661Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:16:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:05:06 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
Zeit:

Why do you guys need to change the plastic faceplate? Don't like the switch design or need a 3pin instead of 2pin?


Suggest anything that's on the wall to be left it to the pros.

But Engineering students are quite good at changing plug heads and changing plug heads are perfectly safe and simple. I got an Engg undergrad to help me change my 3 pin to a 2 pin of my rice cooker before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23sM7Yzea1E

We've changed ours when the switches fail, or when the flaps inside that block the holes get jammed. With some knowledge and practice, and some safety precautions, it's not difficult. I used to change the plug on my hairdryer (every term!) when I was a student in the UK as I lived in a room with old sockets that were pretty much not used anywhere else! You don't need to be an engineer (though I learned how to from my father, an engineer, sometime in my teens).

You're one handywoman! :salute:
I never had any jammed flaps before, thankfully!
In EU, many buildings still have sockets without the faceplates + switches. Very dangerous in my opinion! UK buildings come fitted with covered socket+switch.

https://s14.postimg.org/vz76h41nl/1360189733375.jpg\">

I do want to change to this type though. Need to charge my elec devices.

https://s14.postimg.org/kzlz5iydt/International-_EU-_US-_AU-_UK-_Wall-_Face-_Plate-_Outlet-_Panel-_Power-_Sup.jpg\">

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834652https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834652Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:05:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:53:20 GMT]]>

Zeit:
Why do you guys need to change the plastic faceplate? Don't like the switch design or need a 3pin instead of 2pin?


Suggest anything that's on the wall to be left it to the pros.

But Engineering students are quite good at changing plug heads and changing plug heads are perfectly safe and simple. I got an Engg undergrad to help me change my 3 pin to a 2 pin of my rice cooker before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23sM7Yzea1E
We've changed ours when the switches fail, or when the flaps inside that block the holes get jammed. With some knowledge and practice, and some safety precautions, it's not difficult. I used to change the plug on my hairdryer (every term!) when I was a student in the UK as I lived in a room with old sockets that were pretty much not used anywhere else! You don't need to be an engineer (though I learned how to from my father, an engineer, sometime in my teens).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834648https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834648Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:53:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:40:50 GMT]]>Why do you guys need to change the plastic faceplate? Don't like the switch design or need a 3pin instead of 2pin?


Suggest anything that's on the wall to be left it to the pros.

But Engineering students are quite good at changing plug heads and changing plug heads are perfectly safe and simple. I got an Engg undergrad to help me change my 3 pin to a 2 pin of my rice cooker before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23sM7Yzea1E

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834644https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834644Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:40:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:56:50 GMT]]>then again, there aren't many occasions in your lifetime (or the combined lifetime of your family) which require you to change the socket cover (it's the faceplate, right?) so cannot compare to taking taxi.

Let the ah neh earn some extras lah 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834634https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834634Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:56:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:49:46 GMT]]>

Estéema:
I thot I've to share why professionals adv layman not to attempt changing socket covers DIY.


My electrician showed me - he open up the white socket box, all the live wires were connected to the switches, including the earth wire. He said, unless you're very experienced & know how to connect, it's very dangerous. He disconnect by u screwing all the wires, took a new cover & re-connect all the respective wires. No wonder DH rather pay for electricians than to DIY.
One box.
Three wires.
You don’t need a PhD to unscrew, disconnect, connect, screw lah.

On the other hand, driving is so much more difficult, don’t see people advocating to take taxi instead

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834633https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834633Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:49:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:37:46 GMT]]>What us this cover thingy you talking about? Got pic?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834588https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834588Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:37:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:16:25 GMT]]>I thot I’ve to share why professionals adv layman not to attempt changing socket covers DIY.


My electrician showed me - he open up the white socket box, all the live wires were connected to the switches, including the earth wire. He said, unless you’re very experienced & know how to connect, it’s very dangerous. He disconnect by u screwing all the wires, took a new cover & re-connect all the respective wires. No wonder DH rather pay for electricians than to DIY.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834562https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834562Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:16:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:13:53 GMT]]>

limlim:
slmkhoo:

[quote=\"limlim\"]If you are only changing the cover and not meddling or touch any of the electrical wires or connections, it is safe.


But, it is expected that any electricians will tell you not to attempt it yourself. It's like, wait for the green man when crossing the road even when there is no vehicle in sight.

However, if you need to touch the wires, then better don't.

Connecting the neutral to live can be potentially disastrous.

And however confident you are that you know what you are doing, turn off the power before doing anything with power sockets etc, even if you don't intend to touch any of the wires. You never know.

You don't turn off the socket power switch when dealing with sockets. You cut off the main supply via the RCCB.[/quote]That's what I meant. Sorry I wasn't clear!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834561https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834561Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:13:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:47:29 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
limlim:

If you are only changing the cover and not meddling or touch any of the electrical wires or connections, it is safe.


But, it is expected that any electricians will tell you not to attempt it yourself. It's like, wait for the green man when crossing the road even when there is no vehicle in sight.

However, if you need to touch the wires, then better don't.

Connecting the neutral to live can be potentially disastrous.

And however confident you are that you know what you are doing, turn off the power before doing anything with power sockets etc, even if you don't intend to touch any of the wires. You never know.

You don't turn off the socket power switch when dealing with sockets. You cut off the main supply via the RCCB.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834557https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834557Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:47:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Wed, 21 Feb 2018 04:21:53 GMT]]>Can go hardware shop and buy the parts then DIY.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834485https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834485Wed, 21 Feb 2018 04:21:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Tue, 20 Feb 2018 10:16:58 GMT]]>

limlim:
If you are only changing the cover and not meddling or touch any of the electrical wires or connections, it is safe.


But, it is expected that any electricians will tell you not to attempt it yourself. It's like, wait for the green man when crossing the road even when there is no vehicle in sight.

However, if you need to touch the wires, then better don't.

Connecting the neutral to live can be potentially disastrous.
And however confident you are that you know what you are doing, turn off the power before doing anything with power sockets etc, even if you don't intend to touch any of the wires. You never know.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834405https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834405Tue, 20 Feb 2018 10:16:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:50:45 GMT]]>If you are only changing the cover and not meddling or touch any of the electrical wires or connections, it is safe.


But, it is expected that any electricians will tell you not to attempt it yourself. It’s like, wait for the green man when crossing the road even when there is no vehicle in sight.

However, if you need to touch the wires, then better don’t.

Connecting the neutral to live can be potentially disastrous.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834398https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834398Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:50:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:50:16 GMT]]>I am a DIY person. I intended to change an electric plug cover as I only remembered one of them was spoilt when the electrician came by for other tasks. He didn’t have a new cover with him and taught me how to change it as it was a very simple task. However, when I went to the store to get a new cover, the shop owner dissuaded me from doing so. His reasoning is that if anything goes wrong for electrical task, the cost is electrocution. For plumbing, you only get wet. In the end, I got HDB contractor who was doing HIP for my block to help me and they charged me $20. The Ah Nei showed me but also told me not to attempt it myself.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834238https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834238Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:50:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:45:37 GMT]]>For me its the one that works for 30 years and made domestic, not imported. Parts are available anywhere… when you need them. Gotta get that Life Time Warranty too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833966https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833966Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:45:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:06:39 GMT]]>

jetsetter:
Nebbermind:

[quote=\"jetsetter\"]

Like my maids at my various serviced apts last time! \"8楼那林太的衣服可多的很呢！” :nailbite:

Or...
“那天我在八楼林太床上发现长发。。。可是林太是短发的！” :imanangel:

:yikes:
GOOD ONE!!! :rotflmao:

真八卦，这位阿姨！[/quote] :rotflmao: 今天你们两个很搞笑！

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1461585https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1461585Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:06:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cost to replace kitchen tap on Fri, 06 Feb 2015 05:55:09 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:
I can diy electrical stuff, but when it comes to plumbing, I defer to the safe choice of using professionals.


Quotes also depends on location. If you stay in private estates, be prepared to be slaughtered.
A gross plumbing mistake is rarely fatal. At most :moneyflies:

Not so for electrical.

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