AussieInMauritius
Australian expat in Mauritius
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About me
Australian
Speaks Creole & English.
Registration: 14 April 2023
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Most common scams in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mauritius as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I think the locals rely on their old barter system. They even use it in reverse to try & get a cheaper price where there are set prices. Eg, I have my fees clearly marked & advertised. I had a client who wanted to pay me for 1 hour instead ... Read More
Most common scams in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mauritius as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@Tookays LOL, I am actually Mauritian born of Mauritian parents & I speak creole. I spent most of my life in Australia & apparently speak creole with an Aussie accent. I just taken a relative if I go to the markets & keep my mouth shut. ... Read More
Most common scams in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mauritius as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
The changing prices is what annoys me. Non-locals may be charged 2 to 4 times more. Even my Mauritian family have warned me & stood up for me about this. Apparently the locals ASSUME we have money & therefore rip us off. I tend to buy things ... Read More
Does anyone here repair fridge & freezer? by AussieInMauritius
Looking for recommendations for anyone who fixes fridges. Fridge is tripping the breaker & it is not the socket - I plugged it into another socket & it still tripped. It's a old fridge but I like it better than the new fridges. I am in Grand ...
@Cheryl tried that - nothing there. So hoping someone can recommend someone. Thanks. Read More
Does anyone here repair fridge & freezer?
Looking for recommendations for anyone who fixes fridges. Fridge is tripping the breaker & it is not the socket - I plugged it into another socket & it still tripped. It's a old fridge but I like it better than the new fridges. I am in Grand ... Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
Woohoo toilet no longer leaking. In case anyone else has this problem. The plastic thing that leaks is called a pan flexible & cost 175r. It cost me 1000r to get it fixed. Toilet leak did not cause pump to run every 5 minutes though - the leak ... Read More
MCB Private Banking, SBM, ABC Private Banking, Afrasia Bank by JustinJamesBeckwith
Does anybody have any feedback GOOD or BAD on their experience with MCB Private Banking, SBM, ABC or Afrasia and their investments and portfolios?Asking for a friend! :)
I checked out most of the banks 3 years ago & went with MCB because they suited my purposes. I just walked in there & opened the account in the branch. Took about 1 hour & I had card & internet banking set up. No fee on savings ... Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
@the_expert Pump was fine. It was leak in solar that caused pump to turn on every few minutes. Leak in toilet does not affect pump because it is from water going out. Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
So solar leak fixed & pump working. I now need someone to fix the leak in the toilet. Is there anyone here that does this. It is leaking from plastic tube thingy (lol) under the toilet. TIA. Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
Update - business that came yesterday are now ghosting my messages and phone calls. Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
@Malgun9 I think that is one of the tests they did. They did tests to eliminate every reason except some kind of leak & the pump worked fine. I just hope the leak is not underground! Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
A qualified man came out yesterday & did things to check pump - apparently pump & motor is ok. When they disconnected it from house hose the pump worked fine. There is a possible leak in my solar. So they are coming back today with a ladder ... Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
@Fred It is the pump that takes water into the house & apparently easy to change - took a worker about 15 minutes last time. The problem is trying to find someone qualified who is available. Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps?
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks. Read More
Karaoke on Saturdays Lunchtime by John Cleaner
Hello gang, just wanted to share that in Curepipe, the Nubazar foodcourt and mall, has open mic Karaoke on Saturdays 12:00 - 17:00. Nubazar is located on the 2nd floor of Manhattan Building, just opposite Sasha Coiffure. Walk in and give it a try, ...
Awesome, if anyone in north (Grand Gaube) wants to share a transport, let me know & we can try it together. Read More