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    I spent six years installing them five days a week for Sears.It was our most common install,and they would give me $35.00@ plus 25% of extra pay on what I bid at the customers home for anything needed such as cutting or rebuilding cabinets and running electric,waterlines,shutoffs,etc; Just check that they used both screws in the brackets,that it is centered so the door does not rub against anything.Make sure it has a shutoff under the sink,and check that the drain line has a trap going to above the level of the sink basin bottom.They never made us use aerators if they were not there already. Nothing that complicated.
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    If you think about it,that was a good way to eliminate the need to sweep around the unit. Another good theory is he may have been trying to build a hovercraft.
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    You pegged it Randy,I thought it was a trick question myself as there should be no dissimilar material type of problem. I'm guessing you do not see it done this way much in your area
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    They are very dangerous and 1997 sounds about right as I was working for sears at the time. They would snap off and leak just for the crime of moving an appliance to get at the shut off valve. Most of the time when you see these you will also have a frozen shutoff at the same location ,but thats another can of worms.
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    I have seen it before in the past,but must wonder if it is safe. Now I wonder if it is UL approved,as it might be like the vinyl flex for dryers,meaning not a good idea.
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    Hey at least they insulated it.
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    Isn't the purpose of the fan to move hot air away from the coils? Plus would that not draw in more debris causing a probem?
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    Agree with the above,and might add a lasor measuring devise for the client to use while you are busy. They can be had for as little as $10.00. Get a good ratchet screwdriver and you can keep the rechargable in the truck.
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    Must work something like the rust holding my van together.
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    Bill I have tagged this as a link to read later as I am not familiar with the material. Could you explain the difference as far as why do you need to paint this stuff,and how much longer does it last than copper .
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    The only problem with testing a floor drain is just how much water is enough? Also I would imagine that our experience lets us look for clues without even realizing we are doing it. Interior water line at the furnace when opening the cover,waterline on the walls,smell etc;Also I would imagine that would fall under diclosure in most states. When you start pouring water is their a chance of more liability?
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    Both my accidents were the results of idiots deciding to turn at the last second causing me to slide sideways with the bike landing on top.No bike damage ,just me.
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    That is a very good tip that's easy to overlook.
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    Please do not make us see that face.
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    Never thought of it being done that way. I wonder why that is not done more.?
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    I will get some more info tomorow. Maybe it is some new city code that does not concern us. Since you go there have you seen his classroom in the back?
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    Sorry if sounds skewed but yes I was informed by MR.Phill Candella of Able dist that this is not allowed anymore,but he was not sure when. He actually trains HVAC guys from all over the state including chicago city inspectors. He gave me a few numbers to call with no luck yet.Will try again tomorow.three units but two flues on roof. Download Attachment: doublevent.jpg 41.14 KB
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    I did a condo inspection yesterday and know they now do not allow allow B vent to carry flue gases from to separate units as is the case here with both the first and garden level units sharing the same vent,but am wondering when this stopped being permissible.Assuming it may have been grandfathered.
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    That is how you know it was a handyman special. They just bend the armour back and forth until it breaks thus the red cap has no place to sit once the opening is warped. In Chicago they only allow somewhere between 6-8 foot lengths of the stuff,which I suppose is just enough for a switch.
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    Hang on a minute. Tell me these are rental units.
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    Now Now we do not know that the rest of the place is ugly,as they may have some lovely Barrier EIFS covering the rest. More likely though it will be the same as that beige siding on the neighbors.
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    What they said. It's just cosmetic,not to mention dirty.
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    Hi Frank..Why not just tell them to fill it in with mortar? Yes that is ugly an flashing attempt. It looks like it needs a barber.
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    I see nothing wrong with recommending replacement of a component past its expected service life. I drive a van with 4 bald tires and know that if I do not replace them before they blow out that it will be at an inconvenient time causing other problems such as an accident. Same with a roof with deteriorated tile and ripped flashing. Do you wait till water enters the home to replace?
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    Kurt ..that is exactly correct. Of course it would be rare that we make this observation on an inspection
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