Trades & Labor Master Builder (Qualified)

We rented a house in Dauin that had that issue with the meter a good distance from the house. I didn't know at the time that they were not responsible for the line going to the house only the meter at the pole. The distance was farther than 150m, we contacted them and they came out but then wanted to charge me 4k to fix the issue and that was when I learned it wasn't their responsibility. There was a stand of bamboo that had rubbed up against the line and when the wind would blow the rub area from the bamboo would hit the suspension wire and ground the electrical out. I ended up getting a barangay electrician that cut the bamboo down (kept it of course) and patched the rub areas, cost me 1500.

 

Do you know if there is a way to get a temp power setup but not tied into the house, back home we just have a power pole setup (just a post with a meter on it for power connections) while the house is being built. I just need a connection to work. The lady doing the papers said another person she is processing for, it's been 7 months and they still dont have the approval to have the electric setup, we can't wait that long for sure. I have had no luck trying to find a genny to rent so I can get started. Just a little frustrated lol.

Thanks for any input.

 

To get a temp service from Noreco you need a site Hut or Barracks as they call them here, the Electrics must have a roof cover, any old sh*t building will do as long as it has a roof, If I remember correctly you need two 60amp breakers and a ground rod this you supply yourself along with the meter.

 

I forgot to say there is a good company called Omega they may be able to help with a Genny, two Chinese brothers I think? and good at their jobs, coming down the Valencia highway you turn left at the crossroads near Robinsons into the Bacong road but going in the opposite direction and they are just 50mtrs along that road easy to miss as they are set back a little.

 

Also you could check behind Gas & Go on the Valencia-DGT main road and see Ray, he is an Aussie, has a mechanics shop directly behind the servo on the right hand side small road/track. He may hire gensets, he has a few units that have welding outputs they may come in handy.

 

I would think if I set it up in a container that would be enough? Since the walls are still up in there.

 

I just remembered I borrowed the temp stuff required from my neighbour, there is three breakers of 60amp, a 3 way plug socket and a light he may want to sell them as he does not intend to build again, I will ask him if you want? yes a container should be adequate to provide service to.

 

Would be great ty.

 

Hey man,

Hey there,
How thick did you make the slab? I am still drafting my plans and I see options for different footings, none that I trust, and when I look for info on slab thickness it said 4 feet.
That can't be right for a "light" single storey house.
So in short, how thick is the foundation you poured?

Thanks again

 

Hey there,
How thick did you make the slab? I am still drafting my plans and I see options for different footings, none that I trust, and when I look for info on slab thickness it said 4 feet.
That can't be right for a "light" single storey house.
So in short, how thick is the foundation you poured?

Thanks again[/QUOTE]
Lets call this by its correct name; Monolithic Slab; overall the slab was laid on grade and it is 6 inches thick overall with a 12inch C to C grid of 10mm rebar in the middle of the slab, under the slab is a 5inch bed of compacted gravel without fines, but all around the perimeter is a 12x14 inch beam with a 7inch steel cage running through that, also a similar beam running lengthwise in the middle, the slab and beams all done in one pour with a cement truck, the grade of the concrete was 4000PSI although the supplier suggested 2500 was adequate, the difference in price between the two was only around P400 per cube, so I opted for the 4000 to be sure to get at least 3000, this being the Philippines. as a guide it is recommended to use around 80kg of steel per cube of concrete for a slab, a Beam should contain around 120kg and a Pillar the strongest of all 140kg, this is a slight overkill on my part?

The slab was cured under plastic with some water scooted under this every day and it cured with just a couple of minor fissures that never did get any worse than that.

If I had been laying a slab for a light structured single Garage of 6x3mtrs a 4inch slab would be adequate without beams and perhaps some steel mesh to prevent serious cracks.