en-us Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:32:12 +0200 info@inspectorsjournal.com 60 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/ 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/ http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/images/TIJ144.jpg 144 35 info@inspectorsjournal.com (matto) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11490&REPLY_ID=84797 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:32:20 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11490&REPLY_ID=84797 info@inspectorsjournal.com (chrichyoung) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11489&REPLY_ID=84769 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:58:01 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11489&REPLY_ID=84769
Co. Name: Wise Furnace & Boilers
Serial#: 138501015350
Model #: GLA125
BTU Input: 125,000

Can anyone help?

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No plat exists on county records. An owner of this parcel wants to sell it. As a condition of the sale he has hired a surveyor to create a pl...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (barlyhop) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11482&REPLY_ID=84773 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:40:56 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11482&REPLY_ID=84773 The furnace enters the chimney below the others. Th...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (JEuriech) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11478&REPLY_ID=84703 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:01:58 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11478&REPLY_ID=84703
Thanks

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/w...8923n...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (JohnC) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11476&REPLY_ID=84678 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:35:34 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11476&REPLY_ID=84678 I was wondering if anyone could tell me the type of insulation this is. I can't recall ever seeing this type before. The house was constructed in 1930.
Thanks,
John Callan


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40.68 ...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (John Dirks Jr) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11475&REPLY_ID=84793 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:32:54 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11475&REPLY_ID=84793 I think I finally got myself organized. Now, I should have 98% of what I need for a home inspection hanging on my Dickies leather belt. No snaps or metal clips on the holsters, all sewn loops to prevent things from falling off.

1. mini vice grips
2. multi screwdriver
3. fenix TK11 flashligh...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (gtp1003) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11474&REPLY_ID=84651 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:45:31 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11474&REPLY_ID=84651
2nd post i left answer to the questions were in light red. da...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Ben H) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11473&REPLY_ID=84672 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:56:21 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11473&REPLY_ID=84672
I had a VERY large gap in temps around the house. Ranging from 88-131[:-bigeyes. The 88 seems ok, it' the three rooms that have a vent temp of 125-131 that I'm concerned with.

What can caus...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Eric Russell) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11472&REPLY_ID=84798 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:33:14 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11472&REPLY_ID=84798 info@inspectorsjournal.com (MOB) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11469&REPLY_ID=84689 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:09:55 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11469&REPLY_ID=84689

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On the other side of the heat exchanger is closed loop condensing water for packaged (or Unitary) self contained units.

Any idea what % of the time the cooling tower open loop would pump?

Any idea what % of the time the coolin...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (mridgeelk) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=11462 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:37:23 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=11462 Also JPS removed an illegal service connection just down the road from us and trimmed numerous trees that were in contact with the lines. Hopefully this will rectify the problems we were experien...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Marc) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11461&REPLY_ID=84514 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:45 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11461&REPLY_ID=84514 info@inspectorsjournal.com (JPLomeo) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11459&REPLY_ID=84708 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:41:46 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11459&REPLY_ID=84708 I've been lurking for a long time at these forums and just want to tell you what a wonderful resource and a great bunch of people are here!

I've been inspecting for 19 years and for the last 6 or so have been using Inspectvue. Does anybody who is using Inspectvue know what the heck is go...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (mgbinspect) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11458&REPLY_ID=84600 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:36:51 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11458&REPLY_ID=84600
This is something I only see a couple times a year and I always call it out - line set diameters that don't match the diameter of the evaporator or condensing unit coil tubing.

It seems that it would logically HAVE to affect som...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (emalernee) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11456&REPLY_ID=84599 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:31:42 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11456&REPLY_ID=84599

The other day an agent asked me what I was going to do about the Home Warranty Companies no longer covering A/Cs with freon. Seems she sold a house that needed A/...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (inspectorwill) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11455&REPLY_ID=84476 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:47:51 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11455&REPLY_ID=84476 info@inspectorsjournal.com (motown1435) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11453&REPLY_ID=84508 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:03:05 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11453&REPLY_ID=84508 I know hot neutral isn't correct, t...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (AHIS) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11451&REPLY_ID=84463 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:46:45 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11451&REPLY_ID=84463 info@inspectorsjournal.com (John Dirks Jr) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11450&REPLY_ID=84525 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:32:18 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11450&REPLY_ID=84525
More often than not, roofers in this area do not install the extra ice dam shields that are used more commonly in the more northern regions.

Because of the potential...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (dcmeagle) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11448&REPLY_ID=84559 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:40:39 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11448&REPLY_ID=84559
http://shop.bjs.com/2goPC-8-9-...1GB--...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (AHI in AR) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11446&REPLY_ID=84408 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:53:09 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11446&REPLY_ID=84408 info@inspectorsjournal.com (inspector_anatol) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11445&REPLY_ID=84547 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:59:02 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11445&REPLY_ID=84547 Would you consider these temporary repairs or a permanent install?



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So how many neutrals can you fit into one terminal???

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I found one PDF stating 5 foot clearance above roof, and 24" from wire to fascia board (when ent...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Marc) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11424&REPLY_ID=84088 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:30:20 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11424&REPLY_ID=84088
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This New Construction has every joint on the B vent for the water heater taped with what appears to be either aluminum or aluminum mastic tape. Is the tape a problem? I don't s...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Tim Maxwell) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11423&REPLY_ID=84073 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:19:11 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11423&REPLY_ID=84073 As you see, the shingles butt up against the trim. And of course the shingles have lots of face nailing.

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The wall in the basement looked fine, however the baseboard has something going on with it, but I'm not sure what.

Whatcha think???


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I cant find the answer to my question on google so I'd try the experts.


EMT outside.

A have an entire commercial complex of rentals that is ran with this metal conduit, I was told it passed inspection but I never knew it was...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (hoosier inspector) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11420&REPLY_ID=84046 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:29:16 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11420&REPLY_ID=84046

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The water heater does not have an expansion tank installed. ...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Brandon Whitmore) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11415&REPLY_ID=84054 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:06:27 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11415&REPLY_ID=84054
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2) No threshold since it is ADA compliant.
Shower enclosure is wall to wall (of the bathro...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (NJinspector) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11412&REPLY_ID=83949 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:29:12 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11412&REPLY_ID=83949
On a second floor condo this washer/dryer combo was discharging into the bathroom trap. No air gap in the discharge line, just layed on the floor behind the washer and entered at the bottom of the vanity cabinet in the bathroom.


Didnt s...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (MPdesign) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11411&REPLY_ID=84029 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:31:57 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=11411&REPLY_ID=84029
Does anyone know what this controller is?

The dial goes from 35 to 215.

Thank you!

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