Terence McCann

Just my lucky hat that has Triple Six embroidered on it. [:-paperba

Yes. The floor of the crawl space is all concrete. The terracotta crock is sunken into the floor.

Umm, 'cause it's our job?

Pretty sure it's a form of mould.

Maybe that was the original intent however no power outlets were near by nor were there any holes where the piping would have gone out.

This picture was taken in a crawl space. There was a sump pump in the other side of the basement. Why the crock with nothing in it? The crawl space was very wet as well. Click to Enlarge 42.49 KB

Spot on John.

94 perhaps?

There is the Carrier VVT system (Variable Volume Variable Temperature) and the Trane Vari-Track system (among others). These systems turn a single zone system into a multi-zone system by adding zone dampers and zone thermostats to the system. If only 3 out of the 5 zones are open then the bypass damper (the damper that dumps supply air back into the return air) opens up to keep a load on the system. It measures current to the blower motor and when the current starts to drop it opens up the bypass damper to "load" the system. There is a temperature low-limit thermostat which will kill the air conditioning to prevent freeze ups. There is a hi-limit as well for the heating side of the system. The system in the pictures is not a VVT system.

A.O. Smith's answer to series vs parallel piping. http://www.hotwater.com/bulletin/bulletin64.pdf

I'm not sure if you have a chilled water coil or a dx (freon based) evaporator. Is it a private home or an apartment/condo association? The main problem is bad air flow. Either the coil is very dirty or the air filter needs to be changed or both. The main fan/blower could be very dirty as well. Best to call an air conditioning company to come out and service the system. Also don't use WD40. Would be about the same as putting duct tape on the coil.

How long was it before they could strike a match around the dog? [:-paperba

I've always understood that if the plywood panel has a APA stamp that says "exterior" or "exposure 1" then the glue is fully waterproof. - Jim Katen, Oregon How long has the product been around Jim?

Appears serviceable. We suggest replacing duct tape - one piece is coming loose as shown in picture (perhaps using two pieces would double the strength). Recommend consultation with a duct tape engineer.

I have a Garmin 2160 and have had it for quite a few years. Bought a Magellan Maestro 3250 for my wife a year or so ago and I like that one more than the Garmin. Entering addresses is much easier and more intuitive with the Magellan. Can run off internal battery as well.

I would tweak Kurt's answer just a tad. No, absolutely yes, no, and yes - cause life's short [:-party]

Well, the Fenix sailed well on her maiden voyage. Now, oddly enough, like an addict, I need more candle power. I was on an inspection today thinking more would be good. I think the next bump up is 150 or so. Thanks Kurt.... []

Are you 100 % sure it wasn't a heat pump? What method(s) did you use to rule a heat pump out? Over at the ASHI forums an inspector had to pay for not identifying the system correctly.

I thought it was quite funny but didn't post. I have a feeling I've been on double secret probation for a while.

Got mine working yesterday - it's bright alright. It's on par, or better than, the Ultra. How long does a battery last? I've got the 2600 mAh, single cell, battery. Down at the tail end there is a threaded ring that can be turned. I take it this is a locking ring, to be tightened to the tail battery access/power switch, so that the this part doesn't accidentally loosen up and fall off? We'll see how it works on the next inspection. I always put the Ultra in the back pocket so that's where this one will go; not sure I'll need a holster.

Speaking of which mine came yesterday. Still waiting on the batteries and charger though. I must say I was surprised when I saw the size of it, it's tiny. Looking forward to trying it out against the Stinger. However it's going to take a lot to pull me away from the Stinger - I really dig that flashlight. That's why I get grumpy when clients like to play with it. My sandbox.

Same here. Beside NJ as you just mentioned, it also covers Northwest Indiana, Southeast Wisconsin and part of Central Kentucky. I would never call it out unless I could see something negative about it. Problem is, if the applicable code says the pad has to be 3 inches above grade, the work is substandard, in that it doesn't comply with code. I don't know how an HI could look straight at substandard work, and not mention to the customer that it's substandard. Doing so would make the HI's work substandard; that is, not up to a reasonable standard of care. Why withhold information? Why not cite a reputable source, rather than relying on, well, nothing... WJ Not being a smart ass... What if it were 2 or 2/1" insted of 3"? Would the HI be up to par to mention a 1/2" out code - on a condensing unit pad no less? When does common sense and good judgement pervail?

Anyone else get a little ticked when a client asks to borrow your flashlight? Pretty anal, I know. I never say anything of course. Perhaps I should carry a mini-mag for those occasions.

That's pretty cool Rob - good marketing stuff.

Oy vey. Is it me or are were getting a bit carried away here. I'm not going to measure the height of the pad from grade. If I see a pad and it's fairly level I keep moving. There's bigger fish to fry.