MTL_Inspet_Man
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i'm going with the coal chute
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a little anti oxide paste would probably have solved the problem
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Yes it is an amazing system Many european manufacturers build such shuttle systems
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It is a cottage and it is the master bath on the upper floor I too assumed that 24" would be fine since there are no appliances i.e. washer / dryer It looks like it will end up as a 28" in lieu of a 30" thx
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I'm inspecting a new construction and the customer called in a panic today. It appears that the framer messed up and the roughing for the bathroom door is to small so the solution is to install a narrower one. what is the minimum door with allowed by code for a bathroom? thx
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If you're trying to determine if it's coming from the SEC then did yiu check the weatherhood outside to see if it is not broken? You could be getting wind driven rain down the conduit. Just a guess
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Hi Bill I thought mounting them on some sort of plywood and not directly to a foundation wall was a code requirement. always see them done this way in Quebec cheers
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I am not sure I understand the question but this may help www.americanairheatingco.com/geothermal.htm www.boreal-geothermal.ca/choosing-your- ... -pump.html
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If it's an electric water heater then its ok Looks like the installer invented some kind of union joint to make installation and removal easier sure got a lot of crimps for such a short run
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just don;t stick your fingers in it!
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From yesterdays inspection. 3 floor multi unit building. 1900's construction. Old owner tried to fix it up and flip it. Ran out of steam and money i guess. Now bank repo. The new buyers want to fix it up and flip it. Not surprising. On the roof the old owner did some ingenious work to vent the range hoods and dryer vents thru an old skylight chase. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Yesterday was an interesting day. I an still fairly new to the inspection game but I am betting gonna start seeing more of this as the market here keeps getting hotter. Click to Enlarge 76.81 KB Click to Enlarge 81.22 KB Click to Enlarge 84.04 KB
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Normally if shingles are not installed per the manufacturer's recommendations - good lucjk at any compensation. If your codes are anything like ours usually minimum code is less than the manufacturer's minimum recommendations so as such unless a new home warranty with the builder is in effect then i guess that's it. I wish the codes would be updated so that as a minimum the manufacturer's standardd installation proctices would be respected.
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support your fellow man Buy local............ canadian or american!!!! who knows how safe this thing is
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Any opinions on Pro-Press fittings?
MTL_Inspet_Man replied to David Meiland's topic in Plumbing Forum
I've seen a presentation done by one of the local reps here. Haven't come across any installations yet. I guess it's like everything else there will be a learning curve. Best thing for inspectors I guess is to get as much info from a local rep and maybe they can refer a contractor who is using the system and go see an installation in progress. -
is pvc allowed for a plumbing vent pipev penetrating the roof? Yep construction adhesive is a good guess
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The neutral bars looked good. and yes due to the grounds not all being properly terminated there were some open grounds on some outlets that are energized from this panel. Yes the double tap is written up. as for the pushmatics they do operate well i tripped a couple removing the panel cover...lol thx i am recommending further evaluation by an electrician. thx for the help
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See a couple of pics from yesterdays inspection. Triplex, construction circa 1971, the main floor unit is wired using a combination of copper and aluminum wiring. i know it's ok to have both copper and aluminum inside the same box. However I am concerned on how the ground copper and aluminum wires have been weaved together. I am recommending further investigation and yes I know its a pushmatic panel. I am just wondering if the Alum and Copper wires should have been kept separate. Your help and insight is always greatly appreciated. One Team - One Fight Click to Enlarge 127.31 KB Click to Enlarge 121.01 KB
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Usually when it comes to K &T wiring. - Replace !! It is a fire hazard and usually insurance companies won't touch it! One doesn't need that kind of liability. My Standard line is: " We recommend that the proper repairs be performed by a licensed electrician."
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Sometimes I need to stop and think
MTL_Inspet_Man replied to MTL_Inspet_Man's topic in Plumbing Forum
In my 3 yrs - never seen a setup like that. I believe that the one trap to one arm is true As for the venting - yes its wrong too -
Sometimes I need to stop and think
MTL_Inspet_Man replied to MTL_Inspet_Man's topic in Plumbing Forum
My thoughts exactly Chad thx -
From todays Inspection. Single family home - Trap underneath the kitchen sink. Double bowl - stainless steel Looks different from what I am used to but still me thinks it's wrong. All intelligent comments are appreciated. Thx Click to Enlarge 36.81 KB
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Size of SECs for multiple service disconnects
MTL_Inspet_Man replied to mthomas1's topic in Electrical Forum
my understanding is the sizing should be total load (L) plus 25% Therefore L x 1.25 That should be the minimum for safety. Someone correct me if I am wrong thx -
In technical terms it's actually called wall cladding From the picture it looks like a phenoilc material core with a laminated exterior finish. Phenolic material have a great property of being stable in wet surroundings. Cheers
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Agree with the above For 1 and 3 caulking should be continuous to prevent damage from wind driven rain cheers
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Unfortunately we live in Quebec where there are 2 official languages French and English. So I need to be able to produce reports in both languages. As such trim ring with a picture ... and usually clients get it....