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  1. Bill Kibbel
    Kurt is correct. IP Address = Fin PRO USA Inc, Stamford, CT. They work with Finnish companies expanding into international markets. I think Len is asking a genuine question about the potential demand for imported aluminum flanges. Unfortunately, he asked a bunch of home inspectors attempting to be comedians.
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    I would guess an early coalescing o/w separator. They're also used for drain systems in large paved parking lots - like an auto dealership would have. I don't have to get involved in evaluating them though. For that type of use, we would automatically arrange an ESA with our environmental partner.
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    Same thing as this: https://inspectorsjournal.com/forum/top ... IC_ID=8140
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    Water supply and distribution pipe must conform to (National Sanitation Foundation). NSF 61. Reinforced clear PVC tubing isn't on that list. It is likely listed as conforming to NSF 51 for food equipment. It's primarily used for beverage transfer. (I inspect lotsa restaurants)
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    JustJoe, I've moved your post here to the exteriors forum, where it belongs. Stop reposting it to other forums, that have nothing to do with flashing and siding. Did you get your home inspected before closing? Do you have a 30-day punchlist? Download Hardies's installation instructions - they're very clear on how their product is to be installed.
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    We need to find the author and exterminate it before it reproduces.
  7. Bill Kibbel
    That's how we've always listed it.
  8. Bill Kibbel
    That's correct - there's an issue with debris not washing out and it can act just like ice/snow dams.
  9. Bill Kibbel
    All piping inside the living space has to have negative pressure. If any of the piping inside the home was after the fan, there is a possibility of even a small joint leak blowing concentrated radon into the house.
  10. Bill Kibbel
    Everyone please read the bold text several times.
  11. Bill Kibbel
    It looks like it first appeared in 2008.
  12. Bill Kibbel
    The white stuff is zinc hydroxide aka "white rust". The most common reason is that the ducts were stored in a wet area before installation. I've read that the white coating is not a concern as it is the formation of a protective layer. Other stuff I've read about galvanized coated structural steel sez that white rust is bad, indicating the galvanized coating has failed and there is no longer any protection.
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    If it's leaking where white meets black, it's a trap adapter - not a solvent joint. Click to Enlarge 8.32 KB Rotate the black ring with the ribs to the right to tighten the compression ring around the PVC pipe.
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    Here's an illustration from 500 Plain Answers to Direct Questions on Steam, Hot water, Vapor and Vacuum Heating: by Alfred King, published in 1915: Click to Enlarge 32.32 KB I like the illustration in the link that Tom posted. Gee thanks Tom - now I have to locate and purchase that Honeywell booklet.
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    I remember it being called a "Unique Valve" and I think it was made by Honeywell. It contains a double gate in the cylinder that either diverts water into the radiator in one position, or bypassing it when in the other position. I think I have a diagram of this valve in a book somewhere. I'll look for it when I get done today.
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    It's screwed up - wish I could see more of the install. In a conditioned space, a single-wall connector can be used to connect the appliance to the B-vent system. A proper, listed adapter (Duravent part "GVC") should be used where the single-wall connector connects to the B-vent system. Click to Enlarge 2.87?KB
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    It's not lettering. It's a boot print in putty. Possibly a pre-installed penetration point in case a radon mitigation system is needed.
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    Thanks. Compromised airflow and possible warranty issues were stated in the original report. I've just run into another HVAC contractor that thinks his decades of experience equals nothing could possibly be wrong with his installation.
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    Establishing photo not possible, due to the tiny little room that the system is located in a finished basement. Click to Enlarge 761.21 KB
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    Click to Enlarge 32.24 KB This furnace and A/C replacement resulted in the system being located directly under a steel beam. The evap. coil is very tall. I suspect the previous system was shorter, allowing for a reasonable oblique duct connection. I need some ammo to counter the response from the installer regarding this offset..
  21. Bill Kibbel
    2 single-slope roofs. I'd access each roof from their lower edges. From here, it sure looks like I'd walk on them.
  22. Bill Kibbel
    There's a community that was built in 1951 for workers of the US Steel plant in southeast PA. Prefabricated ranch style homes (2 pieces) were placed on concrete pads. The manufacturer, "Gunnison Magichomes" began in 1938 and was bought by US Steel in the mid 1940s. No, the homes are not made of steel. They manufactured what we call modular and also prefab panel homes and shipped them to about 3 dozen states.
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    I convinced someone that after they trained me (while paying me), I would be a great addition to their business.
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    I agree 100%, except every time I've seen the phrase in someone's report it's "appears to be functioning as intended." Combined with other statements in those reports, it seems the purpose of the phrase is to not commit to anything. It seems to me they're trying to avoid upsetting "the deal" while also attempting to deflect any responsibility.
  25. Bill Kibbel
    I refused to do inspections on my own until completing over 100 with an experienced inspector. Should have been 200.
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