Jerry Simon

Found it on their website; it is an *on* light. Stupid looking thing if you ask me.

Bosch D/W's aren't THAT quiet. Unless you are an octagenarian or older, I suspect you'll hear it running. (It is kinda cool, though.) That's the thing. The reeltour said it indicated the dw was on, that as we stood listening to it run.

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Legal here. What is your serious problem with such?

The video tone and music mood was very Ayn Rand-ish in the first 6-7 minutes; truly gripping. I could almost recall word for word her descriptions of Reardon Steel during those first few minutes. After that, the music got perky and I lost my interest.

Looks like a *smile* crack. Brick is expansive and will pop-off foundation out-corners just like that. Is there a mirror image of the crack on the other side of the out-corner? If so, doesn't look like an issue ('course, like you said, just one pict to try and diagnose from). Also looks like older brick (at least 30 years), and so the wall above will have been time-tested; any cracking in the brick reflecting foundation movement below? Again, if not, probably not an issue. Jerry www.illinoisbuildinginspection.com

I attach a copy of our state standards with the inspection agreement that I email each client before the inspection. That way, they can't ever claim they didn't know what to expect, or that they never had a chance before the inspection to review the agreement and/or the standards.

I use almost as much auto-correct as I do auto-text. For example, my field notes might read wpcav, which means I will insert a caveat in the report about the need to run an anti-bacterial rinse through the whirlpool jets every now and then. Or, I might write moldcav, where I include a boilerplate mold statement in the report. I create the boilerplate, then save it as an auto-correct item in MS Word, and I tag such wpcav, moldcav, etc. So, when I simply type wpcav, then a space in the report, the auto-correct feature replaces wpcav with my entire, formatted boilerplate comment. Another example of my field note abbreviations is fft, which stands for furnace flue pipe joints being improperly covered with tape. So when I type fft and then a space, again, auto-correct replaces fft with my entire boilerplate paragraph. I started this because my field notes are almost all abbrieviated, and I'm sure many of you do that as well. For example, when I simply write 6" on my field notes, it means the garage door eyes are set too high above the garage floor. Again, I'm sure many of you do this as well. My auto-correct is always a short abbreviation you would never normally type, like fft, else every time you inadvertently type something like 6", you'd get the auto-correct when you don't want it. You can easily google auto-correct to see how simple it is to set up if you're interested.

I carry mine in a cell phone pouch; found one at Walmart that fits like a glove, and has a nice velcro strap and belt loop. FYI...the TK15 has four brightness modes. I kept it on high the first dozen times I used it, but realized the battery life wasn't good at all that way (I use the rechargeables). Now I keep it on the third highest setting, and that means I only have to charge every fifth or sixth inspection. Can always switch to high bright if needed.

Any Boyscouts remember?

What was the reason you included such info before that incident? Wouldn't simply noting the age of the furnace in the report serve the same purpose? You seem to be more than satisfied with your product, so not sure just what you're trying to glean from others here. My only suggestion, after checking the fees on your website, is to double or triple your fees.

I think you provide a great report (from your description at least). I think it would take as long as you say to do such. I'm guessing you find it hard, though, to charge accordingly or you might not be posting such a question - just a guess; no mal-intent meant. If I was going to provide such a thorough report, I'd certainly charge accordingly though, and good for you if you already do. I don't do all the *frill* stuff; manufacturer's websites, serial numbers, not as many photos, etc. But I do most all else you describe, and it takes me 2-2.5 hours for an average report. All that said, I can type pretty dang well; a high school course I truly enjoyed. Would brushing up on typing help?

That was my thought as well. I'd add "This can cause electricity to flow through other parts of the building where it was not intended (such as plumbing pipes, gas pipes, communications wires, etc.)." That puts it into a realm the average Joe can relate to. I just say it poses a shock hazard; no written explanation why. If ever one day somebody asks why, I'll explain further. Haven't had to yet save a few short spoken words on-site every once in a blue moon.

Thanks for that, Doug. This was a GE breaker. Why a 240-V though instead of individual 120's? Cost savings (again, a high-rise with hundreds of condos)?

Same labeled in panelboard as protecting bedroom outlets. Kosher? Cost-saving measure versus individual 120-volt AFCI breakers? Reason I surmise cost-saver, it's in a 2005 high-rise with 100's of condo units.

Turn off the 240-volt AC breaker before you go on the roof. Check units for no power, and voila. Keep in touch with your client via cell phone to turn breaker back on and thermo on so you can run unit, assuming it's a long haul back and forth.

Not this time my friend! I have some old US bulbs though, if you're interested. Gotta invite you to my next poker game . . .

Well, I didn't have an orgasm or anything, but when I compared my new TK 15 light to the TK 11, I was truly impressed. A dam fine product if you ask me. As someone already said, my TK 11 is now my back-up. Anyone interested in buying my (old) back-up, never used TK 11?

Ordered mine the other day, even though I have two TK 11's. Can't resist the much brighter light in a barely noticable bigger package, and that it takes the same batteries at the TK 11. Amazon.com 79.95 with free shipping.

Those SpacePack type ac's will put out a Delta-T close to 30 degrees. My hvac guru says that's normal for such a system.

You made the right call, assuming your report wording didn't say things it shouldn't. But, yes, replace the darn stuff; it's old, and ungrounded/not as safe as today's wiring. People insulate over/around it and exacerbate the hazards posed by such. Good advice to replace. Two other things, though... How's the leg coming? How come Robert ain't yet convinced about Da Bears?

No. But how 'bout dem Bears!

i before e except after c. Weird . . .

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Word 2010 has that capability. The more I use Word 2010, the more I like it.