en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 07:56:25 +0200 info@inspectorsjournal.com 60 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=43 The Inspector's Journal is an interactive webzine written by home inspectors for and about the home inspection industry. TIJ's mission to inform and educate home inspectors, thereby helping them to become better inspectors and ultimately increase their bottom line. This site consists of inspection-related news briefs, a calendar of coming events of interest to home inspectors and a variety of discussion forums moderated by various industry subject matter experts. http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=43 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/images/TIJ144.jpg 144 35 info@inspectorsjournal.com (hoosier inspector) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17526&REPLY_ID=137720 Sun, 19 May 2013 08:30:05 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17526&REPLY_ID=137720 info@inspectorsjournal.com (4000sposse) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17523&REPLY_ID=137701 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:25:38 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17523&REPLY_ID=137701
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I always though if there was a CO problem with the furnace, a sleeping chap might not be able to react to the first signs of...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Mike Lamb) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17489&REPLY_ID=137470 Sat, 11 May 2013 14:31:14 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17489&REPLY_ID=137470
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I always just call it out as needing to be evaluated by a HVAC guy.
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I believe the first digit is the year. Would you say 1995 on this unit?

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Anybody real familiar with these

No auxillary or backup heat switch on thermostat

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I thought all outside units needed a coil for the refrigerant to pass through!

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I have seen this same contradiction in prefab fireplaces before and called the manufacturer about it, and have been told this is the way it is done for t...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (chuckster2112) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17309&REPLY_ID=136024 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:05:07 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17309&REPLY_ID=136024 info@inspectorsjournal.com (Darren) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17307&REPLY_ID=136130 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:12:12 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17307&REPLY_ID=136130

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Anyone have any info on getting the age off of this data plate? It doesn't appear on any of their website manuals or even online... My client really wants to know the age.

Any help would be greatly apreciated, thanks

Ian

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Haven't run in to this before. Coul...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (trinin3456) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17241&REPLY_ID=136709 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:58:29 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17241&REPLY_ID=136709 model# T-164-183, serial# D9030849.
I haven't gotten a response from the Williamson company.

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One of our inspectors in RI sent me this with a whatsit question..

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No apparent oxygen barrier; I could shine my flashlight on it and see through it (sort of a translucent glow).

Been googling and looking for problems, can't find any, but old crappily installed...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Jim Katen) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17200&REPLY_ID=135112 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:38:55 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17200&REPLY_ID=135112
He who shall not be named says 1982.

Model: BGTA848R1A
Serial: 200733208

4-ton, still working (sort of).

Anyone have facts that will back me up and make him look silly?

(All others may remain silent.)

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Venue: China Import & Export Fair Complex
E-mail: sales9@grandeur-hk.com / ravaichina@yahoo.cn
Website: http://www.avaichina.com/index_e.asp
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This is a "Wesco" electric furnace in a 1950s ranch house. It's fed by a pair of 50-amp breakers and was drawing roughly 11 Kw, based on clocking the meter, no amp clam...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Mark P) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17098&REPLY_ID=134034 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 06:55:30 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17098&REPLY_ID=134034 info@inspectorsjournal.com (JohnC) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17068&REPLY_ID=133704 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:54:45 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17068&REPLY_ID=133704 John Callan



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Does anyone have the manufacturer's instructions on an American Standard Model # ALCIB060A9361AE Cat IV non-direct vent. ...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (allseason) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17051&REPLY_ID=133559 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:22:22 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17051&REPLY_ID=133559
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A lot of the units were green in the early 80s.

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FAU forced air unit
FCU Fan coil unit
Furnace, Fan coil unit with gas heat
AHU Air Handling Unit
MAU Makeup Air Unit

I have my own thoughts - but I want to make sure they are correct.

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It has the intent of being used as a return plenum so air flow should...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (gtblum) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=16961&REPLY_ID=132665 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:17:07 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=16961&REPLY_ID=132665


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