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  1. Greg Booth
    umm...you mean manufactured homes?[] Greg
  2. Greg Booth
    Only requirement is main shut-off in the home or, under the home. Most manufacturers today are installing individual fixture valves and whole-house valves within the living space.
  3. Greg Booth
    Solid OAK wedge shims would work as well as steel flat shims -if properly installed. That is to say, wedged tight, perpendicular to the beam. As I see it, the primary issue here is not the type of shim, but the pier surface upon which they rest. The pier consists of open core CMU's, and if not fully grouted, there is less than adequate surface to support shims of ANY type. The pier should be topped with 4" (nominal) solid blocks. What's up with the blue tape--some attempt to dam mortar-as-shim material? Edit:typo
  4. Greg Booth
    Chad--throw away that GPS, if you need driving directions, just call Marc![]
  5. Greg Booth
    Just curious-are there two, 40-space load centers pictured? Why? Thanks, Greg
  6. Greg Booth
    -also, be careful of the floor-the manufactured home industry uses a loose-lay installation and it's easy to roll/pinch the vinyl.
  7. Greg Booth
    Right you are--I'll be looking from now on!
  8. Greg Booth
    The furnace drain is tied into one of the A/C condensate lines-right? Could it be tied into the secondary? Also, are there any issues with the method of tie-in to the DWV system at the sink ie. traps, air-gap etc?
  9. Greg Booth
    Sounds like a job for Kermit[:-jump2]
  10. Greg Booth
    Just a clever device to distract you from noticing there is no guardrail on those brick stairs.
  11. Greg Booth
    ....but can't you tell us how you really feel? [:-slaphap
  12. Greg Booth
    You indicated that the drain was working when you poured water into it-but is it properly trapped? Without the trap, water can pond in the pan and lead to carry-off of moisture.
  13. Greg Booth
    .......and sometimes "y".
  14. Greg Booth
    Hello, I was not referring to Marc's assessment of Scott, I was referring to Marc's assessment of Barry Stone.
  15. Greg Booth
    Marc, I'm assuming (hoping) that you know more of this fellow's credentials than what I am reading within this thread. Simply because he advocates marketing to realtors, you have made, IMO, a very harsh assessment of his ethics (or lack thereof). I have never, nor will I ever, market to realtors--but I know that many ethical HIs do. When taking my mandatory NY training, I was exposed to the expertise of two fine instructors--with polar opposite views on the marketing issue. I firmly agree with the instructor that does not advocate marketing to realtors-but I also had no question regarding the ethics of the instructor that is pro-realtor.
  16. Greg Booth
    In my town, in the Finger Lakes area, population 2000-the town center (former village) has a municipal system serving about 250 homes. Everyone else uses private wells. Along the lakes, most folks use convertible jet or submersible pumps extending into the lake. Local dive businesses exist solely to install/service these lake-systems. The zebra muscles have added an interesting facet to maintenance, as they are so prolific, they clog the pump intake screens.
  17. Greg Booth
    Marc's experience notwithstanding, is there any credible manufacturer's data regarding reduced warranty? Of course its tough to reduce a roof warranty (read: zero real value) even further.[:-monkeyd
  18. Greg Booth
    In my experience, if you want an underground installation, you have to buy the tank. As mentioned above, this will open up the field when shopping for suppliers. More importantly though, was the price break I enjoyed for buying 700-800 gallons at a time. This was a few years ago--not sure if this still holds true.
  19. Greg Booth
    Sure-some of the juice is used to keep the little interior light on []
  20. Greg Booth
    99 out of 100 HUD code homes are set up in this manner. Greg
  21. Greg Booth
    Thanks. Greg
  22. Greg Booth
    It appears to me, that this is a room with a ballasted, membrane roof--I don't think we are looking at a buried "bunker". Wish the OP would help us out with more info.
  23. Greg Booth
    I believe you missed the point that there is currently a dishwasher installed--this is just a change-out.
  24. Greg Booth
    I agree with Terry, as well. -Greg
  25. Greg Booth
    If you find a professional to furnish you with the requisite information, they will be assuming responsibility for the quality of your work. How will they know if you will do the job as they specify--after all, you said that you did not follow the recommendations regarding your earlier heating system installation. Remember, the most valuable commodity that professionals have to sell is their knowledge and experience. I second Marc's comments--you should hire, (and expect to pay for) professional help. Mistakes on gas and electric installations are more than an inconvenience, they're often deadly.
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