elgato
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When you have an over-sized hole for your lockset, why not just caulk it?? Click to Enlarge 45.78 KB
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Well, it may have been a B in stead of an 8. Would that be significant?
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Is this PEX ? It has clamps like polybutylene, but is colored similar to pex. The markings on the tubing were, 8137.5 NES PP 101 UPC. This was in a manufactured home built in 2000. Click to Enlarge 39.9 KB
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Open waste lines need to be capped. This seems like common sense to me, and I've calling it out for a while, but I had a realtor push back today. I looked at my Code Check books, but can't find an appropriate reference. Anyone have a reference for me? Thanks. Download Attachment: Neuby 058.jpg 893.66 KB
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Did your roofing look like this? I found only gable vents, and called out "poor and inadequate" ventilation. Download Attachment: Robbins 036.jpg 1701.58 KB Download Attachment: Robbins 033.jpg 1729.93 KB
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I'm not sure that entry points would be obvious during a WDI inspection, or perhaps even during a Home Inspection. Those little buggers can enter through some pretty small or hidden places. But, the inspection of an attic should definitely be a part of a WDI/WDO inspection.
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Thanks guys. Excellent feedback. Once again, I am reminded that first impressions are usually correct.
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Is there any problem with this mixture? other than some documented problems with ABS..? And how do you know that it is ABS? the color??
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I found this hodgepodge today. I thought it was PVC and ABS mixed, but the dark pipe was marked "schedule 40" and I thought that was a PVC designation. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks Image Insert: 948.1 KB
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My ASHI chapter had a presentation from a local gas company. They stated that the minimum volume necessary to supply sufficient combustion air is 50 cubic feet per 1000 BTU's. If this is true, I don'y know that I've ever seen sufficient volume provided for combustion without an external source. Can anyone confirm or deny this 50/1000 rule?
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I assume that is an exhaust. I guess it makes it's own space. In my photo the left pipe is the exhaust and there is a small amount of condensate dripping from the pipe.
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Here's the pic Image Insert: 947.51 KB
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I have a client who is concerned about heavy snow restricting air flow and shutting down his furnace. This is a propane high efficiency hot air furnace with PVC ducts to the exterior for combustion air and exhaust. The ducts exit the foundation about 16" above grade on the west side of the home. Drifting snow could easily build up. Any solutions? Can extensions be placed on the PVC piping?
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I agree with the complaints completely, I want to address the issue of neutral and ground under the same terminal on the bus bar. As I understand the requirements, this condition is "OK" in the main distribution panel. Am I wrong??
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I found this situation yesterday. There is no jumper, but the meter is installed on a separate leg. Image Insert: 406.79 KB
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What is the intent behind the rule that a jumper be placed from one side of the water meter to the other when the cold water line is used as a ground connection? Is it because the meter could be removed and the ground lost? or due to some issue with conductivity through the meter? or something else? Thanks.
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After not seeing this in a long time, I've seen it twice in a week. At my last inspection, the homeowner argued with my position that this was improper. He said his buddy, an electrician, wired the feed for his garage into the main lugs, and it was "OK" because there was a main switch upstream from the distribution panel that I was looking at. I asked to see the switch. It was at the other end of the basement, behind paneling. It was a main on/off switch with a 200amp breaker. I told him I still felt it was improper, and recommended evaluation by a licensed electrician. This type of connection is always improper, correct?? Image Insert: 66.94 KB
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Is that a fact? I always wondered why neutrals and grounds could be attached to the same bus bar, but not to the same terminal. I was mis-understanding this I guess. However, two neutrals in one terminal is an offense. Correct?
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Excellent advice. Sometimes I don't think in a straight line. I do flow tests for wells, but never had I done one for a spring. It makes sense that recovery is time is the key for a spring as a domestic water source.
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I've been asked by a client to do a "flow test" on a property that has a spring as a domestic water supply. She said that the lender asked for a potability report and a flow test. Does anyone know what they may mean by a "flow test"? I can measure the gallons per minute from the pump, but if they want some measure of "recovery time" for the spring, I don't know how to measure that. Any ideas??
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I've seen fans at gable vents that are controlled by thermostats. At a preset attic temp, the fans activate. This may be a good solution if the HVAC equipment prevents installation of the insulation baffles.
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I have an inspection scheduled next week for a home that has a "electric hot water" heating system, as described on the MLS sheet. I am not familiar with a heating system like this. I expect that there is some sort of tank or apparatus where electric coils heat water, a pump, and distribution system. I would like to know what issues I should look for, other than any normal electric appliance. Has anyone seen these? or is there a site where I can read up on them? Thanks.