Neal Lewis
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The guy who installed my driveway said roads aren't sealcoated and my driveway doesn't need it either. After twenty years the driveway is still OK. To me it seems the tar coating wears off and just ends up in the yard or in the local stream.
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Passing of Blaine Illingworth
Neal Lewis replied to Scottpat's topic in 203(k) Consultants & FHA Inspectors
I received an update yesterday from the GoFundMe account with the message "Day 680:On the die I day a lot will happen. A lot will change... Didn't know it meant he passed. What a loss. -
Chris, I guess you've moved out of the Bergen Co. and joined US Inspect ? I did a stint with them around 15 years ago. Most of the guys are gone now except for Mike C and Guiseppe. Best of Luck.
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I agree completely Rob. Since I've only had a few minor screw incidents after too many years, I keep feeling like I'm due for The Big One...
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It's also required in NJ along with an address, not just a PO Box #.
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What is the size of the breaker? Seems like a large gauge to be held down properly by that pressure plate type terminal.
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how tdrain lowlying water, too low for a sump pump
Neal Lewis replied to jlkin's topic in Landscaping & Site Drainage Forum
As mentioned, the pool pump is what you need. The intake is flush with the bottom and will pump down to an inch of standing water on a flat surface. -
Kurt, all the piping and vents are visible. I'll get a picture of the near boiler piping.
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I want to make that noise as I throw my steam boiler out the window. I've tried all sorts of multiple vents on returns and radiators and can't get it balanced correctly. The only other thing that needs correcting is a bullhead tee, but the system is thirty years old and not worth fixing near-boiler piping at this time.
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The suction line was insulated very well. The green goo was definitely oily or sticky.
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Does this green oily substance indicate a Freon leak. Or is this stuff used for leak detection? Thanks Click to Enlarge 48.58 KB
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Is there a good resource or library of simple graphics out there somewhere? Or, do you just compile your own favorites from the interweb? Occasionally I need to add in a graphic to illustrate a point. Thanks
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This is the typical current transformer I see at mega-houses. Usually in the basement though. Click to Enlarge 70.93 KB
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Thanks Emma. I didn't know that...
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The book The Lost Art of Steam Heating by Dan Holohan is a must read if you inspect steam systems.
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Some type of temperature sensors?
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OLight Mx3 Triton The tailcap switch has outlasted any other brand. It's lasted around a year and a half. I have several flashlights with worn out switches including Fenix, Surefire, Jetbeam etc collecting dust. I switched over to flashlights using the 18650 Li-ion batteries years ago. I need a flashlight with at least 700 lumens these days.
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I think another label on the tank said there was a stone lining.
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This label is on the front of something that appears to be from 1967, and still going strong. A water heater. Great label. They don't build 'em like they used to !! Click to Enlarge 38.81 KB
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Scott, I bet that's quite a fashion statement!
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There's a good amount of that stuff in these parts. We call it Garden State shit face as a tip of the hat to the company that popularized it.
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Steve, is the panel box rated for tandem breakers? I doubt it. I would make the same call as you. The fireman owner knows people, and is probably not being honest. Trent the question wasn't whether a subpanel box increases the 200 amp capacity. I would think that answer is obvious.
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A 320,000 BTU input steam boiler has two 7 inch connectors attached to the draft hood. They are connected to a seven inch vent connector and run into the chimney. Is this size adequate? I have a hard time reading the AGA vent charts. There was no scorching, backdrafting, etc. Thanks Click to Enlarge 29.64 KB Click to Enlarge 37.24 KB
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Sure, Kay. Lend me $8-12,000 for a gas fired standby generator and a few hundred bucks a year to service it. I'd love to have one.
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I don't get too excited about white conductors attached to a two pole circuit breaker, but this is the first time I've seen this. Is requesting re-identifying the conductors enough or should the entire circuit wire be replaced? Click to Enlarge 61.51 KB