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Who says this is a one time deal? If Bonnie isn't too ashamed of us, then she might do it again. Many great things would not happen if people waited until the time is just right! This is not id="maroon">like changing the constitution - it can, and will happen. I love that and find it very refreshing! Thank you, Mike for having both an ethical site, and an active one. I have found this combination nowhere else.

I'm ok with additional stuff, but I've got my book and am ready for Bonnie. Where's Kurt??? He should be in this bunch.

Checks from home inspectors. You are brave. Clyde's will stink of tequilla!

June 1 is fine by me.

Hey, I was the first one on board... I'd like to reserve 'Les'.

Greg, I agree with Scott. But since you do septic and water testing, you may want to learn from an expert how to provide this service (I wouldn't, but you might).

Hi Chris, No. The NEC says the sheathing must extend at least a quarter inch into the panel, but does not specify a maximum sheathing length. That quarter inch ensures protection of the conductor at the panel entrance. The workmanship issue has to do with the bending of the conductors. Look at any panel, and you will see that the conductors are bent almost immediately to follow header and gutter space. By minimizing the amount of sheathing, you are maximizing the 'room' for this bend at the entry point. Just look at Hansen's 4.63. Imagine how much more crowded the header space would be if the white sheathing extended and did not allow the conductors to immediately bend. Good question!

Works for me.

Bonnie, I'd participate.

Jim, Your right (just messing with you Brian)! I'm always amazed when otherwise intelligent people have such punishing political views.

Chris and Phillip, I'm with ya!! Like Mike said, this is an extremely popular topic. You know what???? I think it would make an excellent topic for a presentation at IW? It might even be the most attended presentation ever. What do you think? Great idea, isn't it?

Now I see what you mean, Bob. Thanks.

Declined. Arrrrrrgghh! Well, it is nice of you to check on us. I see where that magazine offers a freebie, so if I were a cheap s.o.b., when would I put in that request? Our work increases with nice weather, so if we're lucky it's been pretty busy. (Today is my second day off in the past six.) I look forward to your article. Thanks for writing about us - or should I curse you because you used us as examples of how not to write?

All of the new extension springs (never just one!) I have seen in the past year or two are the one-piece type that include the containment cable. BTW, I agree with your contractor. I think they are required to be one-piece with containment in CA. No? (But, like I said, most springs I see are torsional, not extension.)

There's a garbage disposal? Well, why didn't someone say it was connected to a garbage disposal? [:-weepn]

I see more of the 'wound' springs than extension springs. A lesson I learned from Mark Cramer is to check the garage door for balance. If the springs are adjusted correctly, then the door should not fight too hard to move from any position along its track. I disengage the auto opener, move the door to about its halfway point, and check whether the door fights hard to move up or down. If it does, then the auto opener (or person) is working harder than it needs to. It's amazing how many people ask, "How did you disconnect it from the auto opener?" so I get to show them that as well.

Yes, that's an automatic recommendation (in my reporting SW) for any fireplace.

Nope, I haven't run into that, but there's no mystery here. Just report it. The caveat I would mention (if you don't see the specific point of discharge) is that the wall may be acting as the chimney while the breach in the vent may be near the fire. That would be bad.

Section 405 of the IPC: 405.4.1 Floor flanges. ...blah...Closet screws and bolts shall be of brass. Flanges shall be secured to the building structure with corrosion-resistant screws or bolts.

Yes, welcome! I was recently accused of being your replacement here - I assured everyone that I am not qualified. Be sure to look at the last line in any of Brian G's posts - clever, and they crack me up. He's also a Saints fan, so we share a bond.

Jim, See Chapter 6 (Water supply and distribution) of the IPC 605.9 Prohibited joints and connections. The following types of joints and connections shall be prohibited: 1. Cement or concrete joints. 2. Joints made with fittings not approved for the specific installation. 3. Solvent-cement joints between different types of plastic pipe. 4. Saddle-type fittings.

???They are meant to be used on copper, no??? http://www.keidel.com/mech/pvf/valve-saddle.htm

I'm just slightly more tolerant. The little guys are on every humidifier I find. If you really hate them, you can always point to IPC 605.9 and 707.1...

I agree wholeheartedly with that, Mike. Hallelujah! God Bless, and can I get an Amen!

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