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  1. Robert Jones
    Morning everyone. I am in need of a qualified electrician for a panel swap and house rewire in the Tacoma/Lakewood area. Any recommendations? I am in the process of getting bids for the work. V/R
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    Just my system or are non of Walters posts coming through?
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    Randy, I, at one time, tried to use gotomypc.com and found it to be slow. That was a few years ago and the service may well have been improved by now. I am pretty sure they have a free trial. Worth the try. www.gotomypc.com
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    I have been using Nitro PDF, and it has worked great for me.
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    Thanks guys.
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    Thanks Brandon, Here is a better view of the garage roof area. Lot's of moss and scattered shingles with damage like I posted earlier. Note the lack of ventilation. Click to Enlarge 75.28 KB
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    I may be the the exception to the rule, but in 7 yrs, I have not had one person ask me if I was a member of the BBB. I can't say if that has cost me any leads/job's, but have not been a member. I do however get the annual call, with the usual sales pitch for a $500 membership. Just hasn't been a part of my business/marketing plan.
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    9 yr old home with a finished garage. Attic cavity above garage being used as storage. The shingles(30 yr architectural) installed on the roof above are showing signs of early deterioration. The only ventilation are the soffit vents. My opinion is that the garage is not properly vented which has more than likely led to the early deterioration of some of the shingles. The home is a Rotary built home, not that it makes a difference. Any other ideas? Click to Enlarge 135.18 KB Click to Enlarge 141.49 KB
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    John, I had mine designed by a "vendor" on e-bay. She designed my logo, business card, envelopes and letterhead for $59. E-mail me privately if you would like her contact info.
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    Thanks Bill I must have raced right by that when I went back looking.
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    But I cannot find it anywhere. I could not get any lettering/numbers from the pipe in the crawl space. My thought is that this type of water feed is ok from the street to the foundation, but no further. Is this correct? This particular black plastic pipe ran the length of the crawl space floor to the water shut off in the garage. Thanks Click to Enlarge 74.41 KB
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    Could they have been used early on as a support?
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    Thanks Brandon. I am guessing that is actually a back cap flashing? I normally don't try and bring older homes up to current standard, well, unless it's electrical type issues(GFCI for example). This one just stuck out to me because the roof shingles were fairly new and the chase wasn't at the roof edge as is normally the case. Thanks again Brandon.
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    Hey Mike, No evidence of issue now or in the past. Going back and reading the current code it does say cricket OR saddle. I will crawl back into my hidey hole now;) Thanks Mike.
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    This is a home built in 1978. Wood framed chimney which definitely exceeds 30" in width. The roof covering is new within the last 5 years or so. Would you recommend a cricket be installed on the ridge side of the framed chimney? I say yes, but would like verification. Click to Enlarge 63.77 KB
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    Could they have run wires(stereo/cable) through it to a different room?
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    Mike, That was an easy one. I would explain that it is a Zinsco/Sylvania service and that it needs to be replaced. I do add a canned comment about the issues with Zinsco/Sylvania.
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    My reports are full of photo's, especially of any area with an item of concern. My description is brief and to the point. I will add more verbiage for the FPE/Zinsco, Pabco, LP type things, but for the most part, K.I.S.S.
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    Shut off the breaker at the service panel and call an electrician.
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    I agree Richard. Unless you were using an ice pick on that surface in the second picture, they appear to be emergence holes.
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    "The next time you find yourself wasting precious time dealing with a problem client, go ahead and resolve the issue at hand if you can. But then consider whether it might make sense to find a way out of the relationship. The time you save will be time you can spend giving your best customers the service they deserve. Over time, your short-term loss should translate into long-term gain." Amazing, guess who the client is!
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    Sometimes I don't think before I type on this board and I really should. Nothing get's by anyone;)
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    Thanks guys. Mike, that is correct, per IRC 2426.6.4, bends 45 degree max. except one of 60 degree. Thanks again.
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    The installed gas furnace is approximately 13 yrs old. There is quite a bit of "mineralization" on the b vent and the burner compartment. Is this caused by poor drafting? The flue is shared with the water heater. Thanks Click to Enlarge 58.06 KB Click to Enlarge 65.19 KB
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    Thanks Jim, I will do that And Brandon, your sick mind made you look! I love your way of thinking;)
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