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  1. Bill Kibbel
    Multiple mats wired in series?
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    Mark, Not replacing just adding. Two weeks ago, I purchased the TK47UE for barns and warehouses - very little natural light. They emailed me the same discount code. I have to replace the tailcap switches and switch covers on all Fenix lights every 2-3 years.
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    2x10s deflected 1.5" on a 12' span? There's gotta be something else involved.
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    Thanks Nolan. This is the first I've seen. In my experience, Goodman is only popular here for large developments. Many installers and service techs here still have a strong disdain for Goodman.
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    Goodman's newest alias. I noticed they had the same model & serial codes as Goodman equipment. ... and the same address.
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    I inspected a very old firehouse (originally built for the fire wagons and horses) that was completely encapsulated in poison ivy. Trunks as big as my thighs. I was hired to inspect an early 18th century home in an area so reclaimed by nature I had to hike half a mile. When I first saw the house, I started thinking this might be a joke and looked around for the hidden camera. I'll try to find a photo.
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    I'd ask Dan Bernoulli, but can't find his email address.
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    If your question is about the foundation, we call it a bench footing. It's common when crawlspaces have been excavated to create a basement.
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    I've found several chimneys where the mason filled large voids between the terra cotta flue tiles and the surrounding block or brick with sand. It's usually spilling out somewhere. These are in PA and NJ all built from about the mid 60s to early 70s. No idea if that's what is happening there, Jim.
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    I used it for a couple long home runs. It's labelled 14-2-2. 14-4 has black, red, white and blue.
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    GFI?
  12. Bill Kibbel
    Yes, it's a coupling manufactured by Fernco. I think it's called "Strongback".
  13. Bill Kibbel
    Approved flex couplings used underground meet a specific ASTM standard to withstand earth loads/shear. The only one I'm familiar with is shielded (a stainless steel band) and has molded-in bushings.
  14. Bill Kibbel
    Probably not for sidewall vent termination. Those usually have a vent safety switch that shuts it down if there isn't adequate natural draft right away. Download and check the manufacturer's instructions
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    Gas or electric? 2-3 weeks, turn it down to vacation setting. A month or more, I shut it off.
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    I don't like plastic anything. The fiber cement is really quick and easy. If you dont have one, grab a cheap drywall lift from Craigslist or Horror Fright.
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    I would choose 4x8 sheets of beaded fiber cement (HardieSoffit).
  18. Bill Kibbel
    Did you try contacting Empire Comfort? (Empire Stove Co.) I'm pretty sure they're still around. Also contact Northern Propane Products. I got some gas light parts there - not the right brand, but it worked.
  19. Bill Kibbel
    Well stated, Jim. You also need access to maintain stone foundation walls. http://historicbldgs.com/stonefoundations.htm
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    Post the exact language in the standards that specifically prohibits cost projections. Does it state "not required to" or prohibit? Are these standards recognized/enforced by any state law? Testing vermiculite for asbestos is completely useless and wasting the homeowners money. There is no correlation between any test results and the actual presence/absence/amount of asbestos fibers in the vermiculite.
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    I would prefer glue and screw. Some engineers here insist on bolts.
  22. Bill Kibbel
    I've seen quite a few in the UK. Don't know why so few here.
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    Pranus, why do you just paste text copied from other sites? Are you an inspector there in Maharashtra?
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    It was asked and answered in another post over a year ago.
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