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That's what an In-Law suite should look like... Frank
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I'm wondering how many implement video in their inspections. How much do you video? I was asked by an investor/flipper who buys foreclosures, and wants to use video inspections to probably show before & after kind of stuff. Not that interested in doing business with that guy, especially when he wants to negotiate my fee with the promise of many more inspections in the near future. But it did get me more curious about video. Frank
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If the nails are to high, like in the tar strip, that means that the nail is probably not going through the shingle on the lower coarse. If the shingle doesn't have the nail in the back if it, what could happen? Could a group of shingles somehow float, especially if the sheathing expands/contracts? Another question: When water wicks back up through the shingle, is this called capillary effect? Thank for all your help. Frank
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Bath receptacle location -for the bazillionth time
fqp25 replied to Jerry Simon's topic in Electrical Forum
On the wall... What is the height? If those tiles are 6 x6, I guess 15 inches from the tub. -
That is what I think as well.... 1/2 of a union fitting for gas/propane. Possibly from an old meter.
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What exactly happens when nails are in the tar strip? I know it's wrong and makes them prone to wind damage, but does it prevent them from sealing to one another? Saw this 2 times this week. The first was on a low pitch roof (less than 3 in 12) and all shingles were nailed in the tar strip, and the exposure was >5inches. I felt like I was going to fall through the sheathing. Yesterday the roof was 5 years old (5 in 12 pitch) and the sheathing felt real spongy. Does water wick back under the shingles because of the nailing? Frank
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*Personal Message to Cub fans* (because they are probably the only ones that will see any humor in it) Back in my plumbing days, I did a service call at Kyle Farnsworth's condo. I should have left it there... [}]
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Need some help with a Tappan Furnace Serial - FGD04603492, and AC condensing unit serial - FSA40511255 The furnace does look newer, and our furnace age chart doesn't help with the serial numbers I recorded for the units. I'm 99 98 97 percent sure I recorded the numbers accurately. Any help is appreciated, will try calling Tappan Tech Support in the morning. Frank
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So where exactly do you put the batteries?
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Happy Birthday John. Mine was on the 14th. Tell us how those new sh#t brick kickers work out. I might have to get a pair. Frank
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Also might try cleaning the areator for that faucet. Frank
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Yes 1973. Just called Williamson - Thermo-Flo, and they confirmed the year. I also asked if they could send me info I could add to our age decoding list, and the rep told me it's just best to call. (800) 736-BEST (736-2378) Frank
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Williamson Furnace Model# - 1114-B-S Serial# - 7302764 Data plate was smudged, could read the name Temp O Tech, or something like that under Williamson logo. No other manufacturer's mark on data plate or on the unit. The unit is pretty big compared to modern units, so I'm sure it's 20+ years old. Frank
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Phillip, Where's your hat? Frank
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The filter is not suppose to get wet. There is a problem with the condensation not reaching the drip pan. How your evaporator coil and drip pan is configured is a little confusing. If you can't see what is causing the condensation from dripping there instead of reaching the pan, just call a Tech. They do have a coil cleaner, which you spray on the coil and it foams up, and breaks up dirt, lint or whatever. I would use that instead of WD-40. Frank
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What's the minimum depth the line should be at underground? Frost line at least? Frank
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I don't see many propane systems. Today's inspection has a tank with a type k copper line, which goes into the ground about 200 ft, then up through a concrete patio, into a diaphragm, then into the house. In the house it is distributed with type k copper with flare coupling/connectors. Is this OK. I'm especially unsure about the copper in the ground. Click to Enlarge 59.22 KB Click to Enlarge 112.62 KB Frank
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Is this a townhouse with separate driveway for the unit? When I think condo, I think one building separated into multiple units, usually with common parking area. Around here townhouses usually have separate water services/meters for each unit, with a shutoff accessible someplace. Just call the water department, and have them locate and mark the shutoff. That way if the seller did pave over the shut off, it'll be him paying for the water department's overtime. Frank
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I told this guy that it was a fall hazard...
fqp25 replied to caryseidner's topic in Exteriors Forum
All that is missing is a cantaloupe papaya smoothie in his hand. Frank -
Well I guess they didn't know what to do with the 2 extra P-Traps on the truck! Frank
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Around here there are a couple of subdivisions that were built with no natural gas service. These "starter" homes all have electric furnaces. Big maintenance item to point out is the importance of filter cleaning. The electric heating elements rely on proper air flow, or they will heat up to hot, and trip the high limit safety. Unless of course the sensor is jumped or not working properly, then the element could fry itself. I see them on a lot of rental units as well. Frank
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Mike, I like that second picture. Have you posted that before? Frank
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How does aluminum react with salt air? Frank
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I was wondering if you were going to put Tony Rezko's picture up. Click to Enlarge 19.49 KB Frank
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I thought someone was getting into mosquito farming... Frank