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No matter which you choose, remember one thing. These programs are generic and for the most part may not meet the minimum reporting standards required by your state. Make sure you go through each section and make sure it complies with your local requirements. Anatol

Give the serial numbers to all the companies that do calibration or repairs. If it come in, they will call you. It is a small neighborhood...

What James said. Around here, among certain inspector, the phrase is "Mold is Gold"

An IR camera is the best method to see the field. You could also take of your shoes and socks to feel the benefit of a warm floor. Anatol

Thermal image resolution for this unit is 80x60. That is the same resolution as the E4 which sells for $999. Anatol

Probably not, but the corrosion could cause a leak. Anatol

Typically, the fan should be in unoccupied area, attic or the exterior and the vent should terminate above the roof line

Fellow Inspectors, I see a lot of flips with upgraded (100) and up-sized (150-200) panels. Most of the time they are not adding arc fault protection on the required circuits. When I ask the local inspectors, they say that if the new panel is located with in 6' of the previous panel, they do not require upgraded protection to the circuits. At the same time they do require all outlets to be upgraded to tamper resistant. Is this a local thing or part of the NEC? Anatol

They are all grounds, Thanks for the info. Anatol

Here is a link to the picture on my FB page. https://www.facebook.com/ALP-Inspection ... 734482342/

The bare aluminum and copper is not insulated...

I found a panel with conductors touching and crossing the main feeders. I know this is not a good idea, but is there a code that covers this? Getting a server error and can't upload the picture, will try later... Anatol

Thanks all... I'll update my client. Anatol

Fellow Inspectors, I have a question about windows with built in j channel or self flashing windows. I called these windows as missing J channel. The builder is saying they area properly installed. This is new construction with vinyl siding. All comments are welcome. Anatol Click to Enlarge 37.77 KB Click to Enlarge 23.79 KB Click to Enlarge 24.32 KB Click to Enlarge 30.41 KB Click to Enlarge 36.69 KB

John, Get a 1' extension cable and leave your tester plugged into that. That will reduce the wear and tear. Anatol

Thanks, I'll check them out. Anatol

During a re-inspection yesterday, this document was provided to my client by the seller's hvac contractor. I had reported low flow to the bedrooms and no heat source in the kitchen. There was no change at the time of the 2nd inspection. I was unable to feel any air movement from under the dishwasher or the stove which block the supply in the kitchen. Click to Enlarge 28.02 KB My client said that was BS. I suggested that she have the system properly balanced and the supply repaired in the kitchen. Closing was scheduled for today... Anatol

I am looking at the wall mounted units. I was hoping that someone had some experience with them. I have only seen the Crown and Buderus models in the real world, but I know there are more out there... Anatol

Fellow Inspectors, I am looking for some advice regarding the replacement of my antique boiler. Home is middle group brick and block town home. 1300 Sf not including finished basement. In wall convectors. I did the heat loss calculation and came up with 16,785 BTU/hr loss. The old oil fired boiler unit had enough waste heat to warm the basement, I may have to add a heat source there to make up for that. I am planning on installing a gas fired 90%+ condensing boiler. Several I have seen while inspecting had variable input from 30-90K BTUs depending on need. Does anyone have any thoughts of the best quality brand, heat exchanger metal, best warranty or other factors. All advice is welcome... Anatol

Furnace is in rear basement. Low slope town home roof, not a lot of space to run large ducting. Anatol

Fellow Inspectors, Recently renovated town home in DC. The only return(s) are located in the second floor ceiling (attic). No return installed on the first floor or in basement. Any idea why they would install two sets of returns and seven sets of duct in this area? Anatol Click to Enlarge 36.26 KB Click to Enlarge 49.83 KB Click to Enlarge 44.2 KB

Thanks, That confirms my thoughts. Model home and when the dishwasher leaked, the rear patio was covered with water... Anatol

Fellow Inspectors, Found this in new construction. The tub faucet rotates, see pictures. Is this by design or an improper installation. There was no sign of any leaking at or below the fixture. Anatol Click to Enlarge 25.31 KB Click to Enlarge 24.42 KB

Thanks for the feedback. I did write up the issues you have mentioned. Some where in the back of my mind, I had read that the neutral could be reduced under certain circumstances. I will erase that from memory... Anatol

Fellow Inspectors, Today's inspection was a town home with 2 apartments. 100 amp over head service entering home. One panel had the neutral reduced at a splice to #10 before attaching to the neutral buss. I wrote that up as a concern. Comments welcome. Photo is of reduced neutral. Anatol Click to Enlarge 63.39 KB Click to Enlarge 52.83 KB