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  1. silversonic

    Property purchase. Advise needed please.

    Hello everyone. Would like some advice here please, so will jump right to it. Mom lives in a Sectional Title complex where there is adequate parking for all, and only 8 units have carports for which they are additionally levied monthly. - A carport owner say's his carport is for sale, so i...
  2. silversonic

    Nokia gems.

    Have an older Nokia 8310 and 6110 Navigator just lying about in good condition. Their battery days are long gone, do cellphone stores nowadays still stock them / at a reasonable rate? I see both models, do take a full-sized SIM card - so after a SIM swap should be fairly straightforward. What...
  3. silversonic

    Amplifier information required.

    Odd post here, though am needing a 2nd opinion here please kindly: For those car audio guru's in the know; are these older Alpine car power-amps still considered worth installing today? These are the 2 power amps: 1 x Alpine (model 3002) 50 watts + 50 watts. 1 x Alpine (model 3008) 40 watts...
  4. silversonic

    Proposed Fibre Install.

    Good Morning. Some expert assistance is needed once again. My block of flats has been contacted by Vumatel (via our Chairlady) regarding a fibre proposal and onsite inspection happening soon (tomorrow), here in Stellenbosch. Krigeville. (Paul Roos, Bloemhof and Rhenish schools) Vumatel claim...
  5. silversonic

    Looking for USB 4G basic modem.

    Am looking for a new 4G USB portable modem, though am concerned about it's compatibility with my laptop OS. (Windows 7 Pro) Are my concerns founded, - or shall i just simply 'let-rip' with it's purchase regardless?
  6. silversonic

    Sandblasting in Cape Town.

    Just wondering, who are considered the 'Gold Standard' experts, in other words - the Best of the Best?
  7. silversonic

    Would anybody be available to assist with Onkyo AV Setup in Camps Bay?

    Upgraded the speaker system to Apogee Centaur with M&K subs, though somehow the DSTV (HDMI) is non-functional now. Any help would be greatly appreciated, when it comes to AV am a little bit out of my depth.
  8. silversonic

    Termites.

    The other day while hanging out the washing in the back garden, was appauled to see 4 or 5 termite holes in the lawn, with healthy doses of termites streaming both in and out of them. The next day wanted to take a second look, and could not find one single termite. Been living there for 20...
  9. silversonic

    ET Gate Remotes (Blue Encypted) - where to get in the Table View area.

    Greetings, once again. Prior to the Table View shopping centre demolition and new re-build, there used to be a shop 'Securimart' where one could obtain ET Blue remotes for around R200 each & then have them re-programmed for useage. Since the re-opening of the shopping centre, Securimart...
  10. silversonic

    Postnet rate increase.

    Just a bit of general info: yesterday was the last day that Postnet offered their counter-to-counter parcel service at R99. As of today, (1 December) their rate has increased to R109 nationally for their standard 5kg parcel delivery courier offering.
  11. silversonic

    How often should one do an electrical inspection?

    This would be at one's home, in this case a small apartment block. To the best of my knowledge, (legally) on sale of one's property or change in ownership. Our Governing Body chairperson is insisting it to be done every 5 years. Would any property, electrical experts or experienced...
  12. silversonic

    AliExpress advice needed.

    Hi Chaps. Foolishly placed an AliExpress order just before lockdown, (should have gone via Scotts Shipping Services) now the parcel is about to expire (probably already has) and am left high and dry on the side line here. Any advice is needed please? -  :nfi:
  13. silversonic

    CAT Phone software.

    Am running Android 6.0.1 on Android CAT S60. Struggle with GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi at the best of times - but mainly GPS, is very outdated as this is rugged phone with not much thought given to bell's or whistles. According to CAT 6.0.1 is the current (latest) version. Other sites say Android 8...
  14. silversonic

    CAT S60 phone charger advise please needed: takealot product A or B?

    Hi Folks, Please kindly advise which is the better supported charger for the CAT S60 handset, the priority being absolute battery re-charging speed.  :flame: LDNIO product A: ( https://www.takealot.com/ldnio-3-port-charger-with-night-light-micro-usb-cable/PLID47127360 )                    ...
  15. silversonic

    Cape Town panel beater: which one is the absolute best?

    Let's split this one in two chaps: a.) Looking for the best darn panel body shop on the Cape Peninsula, somebody passionate about the craft going way beyond the extra mile in pursuit of excellence. b.) A high tech world-class spray booth: again looking for a gold standard reference, a master...
  16. silversonic

    Garage clean out:

    Are these decoders still valid, or can I chuck them out? Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk
  17. silversonic

    Thule Roof Racks: Suzuki SX4

    Morning Chaps, hope things are going well easing into a relaxing, stress-free well deserved holiday time. Am looking to be advised please on which Thule parts will be best fit a 2010/2011 Suzuki SX4. part no's are also welcome, aero wingbar ideal.  :2thumbs: Anybody in the know?  :nfi: ...
  18. silversonic

    Help needed with ET Gate Motor.

    Hi Chaps. Experiencing some gate motor problems currently, it gives 2 long beeps and only opens up 2 inches. Could it be back-up battery/load-shedding related? Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk
  19. silversonic

    Roofing: Res complex in need of having it's asbestos sheeting replaced/refurbish

    Ideally a complete refurbish/renewal complete with fasia board/ barge board renewal, or a staggered step-by-step approach. Am keen on https://www.youngman.co.za/ as a supplier, though looking for a trusted, suitably qualified contractor to do a quotation please. Stellenbosch based.
  20. silversonic

    Telkom discontinuing copper land line.

    Today my Mother received a call from Telkom saying the copper voice landline service would be disconnected within 30 days (due to copper theft issues), and in the same breath were punting their fibre connection service. Quite ridiculous I thought: - her landline service has never ever been...
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