[rohan_iitr]

I will be starting the interior design for my apartment and I have interacted with a few interior designers for this.

Since I am new to this field, I need some inputs from the experienced members.

I will be purchasing a microwave oven and an OTG for the kitchen. The interior designers have recommended to make a tall unit in the kitchen for placing these applicances.

Do I need to finalise the appliances before starting the interior work, or the tall unit can be built to a standard size ?

What capacity of microwave oven and OTG should I go for, considering that we are a nuclear family ?

Which are the preferred brands for microwave oven, OTG, hob and chimney ?

Rohan

[earthian]

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Originally Posted by rohan_iitr
I will be purchasing a microwave oven and an OTG for the kitchen. The interior designers have recommended to make a tall unit in the kitchen for placing these appliances.

Yes, a tall unit is more convenient. But the sizes may differ from brand to brand. I prefer Siemens due to safety. eg: In the Hob, the gas burner automatically shuts off ( ie: the gas flow gets shut off) when the burner gets doused.

The Siemens microwave, does not have a rotating glass plate, as is common in other M/Ws- Secondly, by mistake if you put a metal container, it does not spark ( if placed away from the sides)- though they don't recommend that you use metal containers.

[deep_bang]

Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

Do I need to finalise the appliances before starting the interior work, or the tall unit can be built to a standard size ?

What capacity of microwave oven and OTG should I go for, considering that we are a nuclear family ?


Rohan

The more clearer about the appliances, the cleaner the finish will be. However, do note that there is a lot of standard sizes for the induction ovens, but I am not sure if that's true for microwaves. So better to select a appliance that's slightly bigger than what you need, so that in future if you replace it, the new one will fit nicely.

[Amrik Singh]

Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

Do I need to finalise the appliances before starting the interior work, or the tall unit can be built to a standard size ?

Generally appliances are made in standardized dimensions, yet, pre-selection is important for laying of utilities like electrical points, water supply and drainage connections etc. Most important is ventilation and access to approach for routine maintenance.
With the advent of technology, gadgets are available in different colours (unlike refrigerators in White only decades ago) and this needs matching interior decor.
I have come across customers falling for large Refrigerators without even considering enough space to move them into position in their house. Inadequate place to haul them to upper floors from front or back, narrow stairs, narrow doors or insufficient space to turn and manoeuvre them.

[KL01toKA03]

Originally Posted by KL01toKA03

I stay on the ninth floor of an apartment which has 14 floors. A couple of days back, there was heavy rain, and we observed that water was coming into the kitchen from the walls.
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I saw that some plastering had broken off from the outside wall, and I think that is the source of the problem.Attachment 2235617

The person who had quoted 10k for the work did not turn up. So, I got quotes from 2 others. One person said that the cracks need to be filled with high pressure injection (Fosroc brand products) from outside, and would cost approximately 65 thousand.

Another person quoted 25 thousand, but said that injection filling was not needed. He is planning to use Dr. Fixit branded products.

Both are offering 5 years warranty. Which would be the correct approach? While peace of mind is the higher priority, I would also like to spend as less as possible.

[poloman]

When I was part of the association in my apartment, had undertaken several such repairs. From my experience, injection filling is not of much help, unless you plug the leak at the source. Once the water gets in, no filling is going to help. You have to properly chip out the crack, plaster it properly and seal with a water proof compound.
But first make sure you identify the source correctly. Confirm by splashing water on the crack.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by poloman

When I was part of the association in my apartment, had undertaken several such repairs. From my experience, injection filling is not of much help, unless you plug the leak at the source. Once the water gets in, no filling is going to help. You have to properly chip out the crack, plaster it properly and seal with a water proof compound.
But first make sure you identify the source correctly. Confirm by splashing water on the crack.

I agree totally. Injecting chemicals will just seal that part. If the source is not identified, the seepage will just take another path and appear elsewhere.

[Maibaa]

I plan to hire an interior designer for a newly constructed duplex apartment in HRBR Layout, Bangalore. I will manage the labor for woodwork and materials required for all interiors but want professional drawings and advice on the overall theme and design, space utilization, lighting, etc.

Any good references of reliable Interior Designers who can do only design consultation in Bangalore? I am yet to approach the big design houses as they usually do end to end work. Hence looking for freelance or individual designers.

[Sebring]

Dr Fixit and Fosroc both wont work. They're sub-standard products which just happen to advertise a lot, and the consultancies don't know what they're talking about. If it is outdoor, just fill the gapes with cement and fix a 5 inch canopy there. Your local ironsmith will fashion one for you. Its available on Amazon as well. They seal the gaps with cloth/fiber soaked with waterproof material. I have had no issues for 20 years now.

Originally Posted by KL01toKA03

The person who had quoted 10k for the work did not turn up. So, I got quotes from 2 others. One person said that the cracks need to be filled with high pressure injection (Fosroc brand products) from outside, and would cost approximately 65 thousand.

[KL01toKA03]

Originally Posted by Sebring

Dr Fixit and Fosroc both wont work. They're sub-standard products which just happen to advertise a lot, and the consultancies don't know what they're talking about. If it is outdoor, just fill the gapes with cement and fix a 5 inch canopy there. Your local ironsmith will fashion one for you. Its available on Amazon as well. They seal the gaps with cloth/fiber soaked with waterproof material. I have had no issues for 20 years now.

That is an interesting perspective. Will definitely explore that option.

[NPV]

Need to replace an older 1000 litre tank - any recommendations for triple layered overhead water tank brands ? I haven't seen Sintex branded ones in a long time, the common ones that I see nowadays here in Bangalore are Kaveri and Ganga.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Sintex is very much still happening here, and now they come in colours other than just black!

[sagarpadaki]

Originally Posted by NPV

Need to replace an older 1000 litre tank - any recommendations for triple layered overhead water tank brands ? I haven't seen Sintex branded ones in a long time, the common ones that I see nowadays here in Bangalore are Kaveri and Ganga.

Sintex is the best. The Kaveri and Ganga just cannot beat the reliability of Sintex over the decades. Sintex is very much available. Check with Gala Bath World on Mysore road opposite satellite bus stand

[Prowler]

Originally Posted by Sebring

If it is outdoor, just fill the gapes with cement and fix a 5 inch canopy there. Your local ironsmith will fashion one for you. Its available on Amazon as well. They seal the gaps with cloth/fiber soaked with waterproof material. I have had no issues for 20 years now.

I have been battling water leak in my first floor roof for a long time. I have tried everything including elastomeric paint and still the roof leaks. Can you elaborate on the 5 inch canopy and amazon thingy ?

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by Prowler

I have been battling water leak in my first floor roof for a long time. I have tried everything including elastomeric paint and still the roof leaks. Can you elaborate on the 5 inch canopy and amazon thingy ?

Water leaks are hard to isolate. You have to find where the water path originates and then subsequently seal the whole path. Steps :

. Start with the exit point of the leak.
. Chip the masonry/concrete following the leak - it will be damp if not watery.
. When you find the source you repair it. It may be a crack in the ceiling, a crack in the toilet floor, or simply a leaking pipe.

All walls and concrete have micro cracks which develop over time. Special chemicals injected under high pressure seal these micro cracks. The application is usually on a 1m grid and can get rid of most leaks, except those caused by leaking plumbing.