Tom Raymond

This is by far the cleanest transfer switch arrangement I have run across, despite is defects. All of the backed up circuits are in a dedicated panel. Cheap too. Click to Enlarge 104.71 KB I write up almost every transfer switch I see. When it takes six hands to replace a dead front there's way to many wires in there. To really look like a catfish the Packard is gonna need some whiskers... Click to Enlarge 10.11 KB

I recently attended a CE program on mold (I needed the hours and there isn't much to choose from here, so...). The presenter was from Pro Labs with a PHD in mycology. He surprisingly only spent the last 10 minutes or so pitching their equipment and lab services. In six hours I learned only a handful of useful info: Mildew doesn't grow in your shower. All of the more than 100,000 species grow outdoors on live hosts, the undersides of plant leaves mostly. You can see penicillium aspergillus growing on surfaces by glancing the beam from a laser pointer across them. It's fuzzy enough to refract the beam. Why you would do this I don't know. There are between 14 million and 40 million spores on every square inch of surface on this planet. Removing 99.9% of them leaves 14-40,000 of them behind (per square inch). The hotel conference room we were in had plastic carpeting, vinyl wall coverings, dropped ceilings, and leaky outdated ventilation. By my estimation the spore counts were likely double that in there. The organizer has a sense of humor. The caterer fed us Buffalo chicken wraps with blue cheese for lunch. The mold labs see the writing on the wall. At the close of his presentation, the Doc urged those of us interested in sampling to market our services to Physicians. The next big thing, apparently, is going to be tracking allergens.

I doubt it would fail due to heat. It might work harden making it more susceptible to failure from strain, but then again... Click to Enlarge 81.69 KB

It might be my computer but I could not view that PDF. Here's the link: http://cerrowire.com/files/file/ampacity2010.pdf

Here is an ampacity chart for future reference. Download Attachment: ampacity2010.pdf 114.53 KB

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I rarely remember to log my mileage and I use my GPS for more personal driving than company so any logging it does is too muddled to be useful. I just Map Quest any gigs I'm missing info for. When I had my remodeling company my monthly oil change receipts were my mileage log. 80% business, 20% personal.

I had tools stolen once. I was more upset about the window they broke to get in...the doors were unlocked.

And, it's a good thing I didn't shave my full beard before donning my supplied air respirator. I'd have suffocated when the compressor overheated and shut down. Fit test my ass.

I think the schmoes that write PPE requirements should be required to do their jobs wearing half the crap they they expect the tradesmen to wear. Anyone ever spend 7 hours in a tyvek suit? It isn't pretty.

Or if you believe the house flipping shows, half. You really need to call several local contractors to get a real cost estimate. Buy on value, not price.

Having just completed a mold continuing education class I can answer that with certainty. Yes it's moldy. There are between 14 and 40 million mold spores on every square inch of that house. If you clean it with a 99.9% effective cleanser it will still be moldy. Do the math; 14million times 0.1% equals 14,000 spores left behind. Now follow Kurt's advice if you like the house.

That's broken. It can't be fixed. Replace it all.

That foam is going to expand into any open cavity it can find. I bet most of the work boxes look like that too. Probably the cold air returns too.

Retro foam, Applegate R foam, or something similar. I know there is was at least one applicator in Kentucky. After two days of training with her crew I think it looks like her work. Last I heard she went bust.

Nearly every 1991 house I see with original shingles is in need of a new roof whether it has gutters or not.

It's a licensed State, the "schooling" is mandatory. Pick the one that best fits your needs; the schedule, the timing, and the distance you'll need to travel are just as important as any of their content. If you finish with an idea of how much you still need to learn you'll be on the right track. Good luck.

I cleaned mine once...it had a failed felt bushing on the drum that left a gap large enough to snag a pair of jeans. As long as I had the thing opened up I vacuumed it it out. There was surprisingly little lint outside the drum or trap. Gary, you have a vacuum?!

Me either. Must be John uploaded them before his tubes warmed up.

One comes in a box, the other is spread out all over the hardware store. They both cost $19.95. I have a tool box vacuum that came with my RRP instructor kit. Cleaning the drier is about all it's good for. http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardw ... 505838.htm

That's a remarkably clean sample. I'm pretty sure there's more variety on my tooth brush.

Get another look at that tag. I don't think you have the size correct, the '62' doesn't match the current or previous sizing models. If the rest of the info is correct it was manufactured in 2005 and should still be under warranty. Contact Velux for a service tech in your area.

If you have a 10 year parts warranty the tech should be replacing the flame rod, not cleaning it.

Base sheet. It's a lot more forgiving with a little underlayment.

Ah yes. My turn to get busted. Extruded. Always extruded. Expanded is for coffee cups.