Bill Kibbel

I think it's called a "slip joint" on the meter riser. I also think there's a requirement in the NEC as of '02. The local POCos here require it as well, but don't always notice if it's omitted.

In NJ, a laundry sink is an acceptable receptor for AC condensate, clothes washer, water treatment backwash and water heater relief discharge.

Frameless shower walls and frameless glass doors are not only tempered, but "toughened" as well. Toughened glass is annealed (stress free) glass that has been heat strengthened. At 1/4"-3/8" thick it's about 5-6 times more resistant to breaking than annealed glass of the same thickness. I wouldn't be concerned about glass breaking, but I think Phillip's initial concern of not having enough support is valid. Oh, and shower walls/doors are not required to have "a designation permanently embossed into the glass".

PECO customers are not supposed to make adjustments. The one in your picture has a sensor for infrared communication with PECO techs.

The left meter is an older style off peak meter used by PECO. When it was installed, only directly wired, 240v appliances were permitted to be fed from the off peak service.

My kids got me a baseball cap with 5 LEDs in the visor. It's great for crawlspaces.

Not unless it's connected to the home's drainage system. It was supposed to be some humor. Indirect - not in a direct course or path. Waste - designed or used to receive, hold, or carry away excess, superfluous, used, or useless material. Receptor - a receiver.

Should it not discharge into an indirect waste receptor? - Jim in Oregon The bucket is an indirect waste receptor. If you're speaking of the installation Mr. nuts' picture, the hose (and that particular valve) are not supplied by the manufacturer. It was subsequently added for convenience. I think it would be acceptable if it had an air gap device, like the type (that are supposed to be) installed for water treatment systems' backwash discharge.

Articles like this and the usual subsequent comments always focus on how horrible home inspectors are and how worthless pre-purchase inspections can be. After scanning the filed judgment that Richard posted, there are 2 lessons that folks seeking the services of a home inspector should heed. 1. The agent recommended the inspector and arranged the inspection. 2. The inspection fee on a $1.1 million dollar home was $450.50. Each of the above individually, should be a red flag. Combined, there should be huge red banners a-wavin' with warning shots a-flyin'. They selected a cheap shit inspector doing what he can to appease the referring agent. At that price, he probably had another one to do that day. After the inspection, the buyers removed the inspection contingency and completed the sale on schedule. The inspector knows that results in future referrals from that agent. He's now paying a hefty price for that practice.

It's a type of water filter called a "spin-down sediment trapper". It uses centrifugal force to clear the debris from the screen. The sediment then collects at the bottom, where it gets flushed out. Usually, there's just a 5-gallon pail below the valve.

I have a 5 micron whole house sediment filter that has stopped very fine silt and rust. Less than 5 microns is getting into carbon block filters. Class I >.5 microns Class II 1-5 microns Class III 5-15 microns Class IV 15-30 microns Class V 30-50 microns Class VI >50 microns The only other "standard" is filters should be NSF certified.

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The main breaker terminals aren't likely labeled for more than one wire each. Read the lightening arrestor/surge suppressor manufacturers' instructions. Every one I've seen requires the wires to be connected to an additional 2-pole breaker. Most lightening arrestors/surge suppressors are capacitors that absorb and hold the surge of electricity. Then, they gradually return it to the circuit.

I like to learn and use the correct terms for building parts too, but the (hot) water heater thing is too punctilious. We have too many other issues to focus on. Click to Enlarge 24.69 KB

Brandon, Regarding the "open" filter slot, I've had the same problem with HVAC contractors on numerous occasions. These 2 items usually end the discussion: Duct systems are to be "substantially airtight" There shouldn't be any "inlet" into the return air system within 10' of any combustion appliance. The manufacturer's installation manual may have something about properly securing the filter and not allowing air to enter behind it. If not, contact them and they will likely provide something in writing.

If it's flammable vapor ignition resistant (FVIR), the IRC has an exception from the 18" elevation requirement. I don't know what your local code requires or allows.

I'm too short to get shots like this: Click to Enlarge 54.14 KB

Cuz I just gotta. It's an inherited character flaw. ECD (Extreme Curiosity Disorder) has led me to do all kinds things that others wouldn't attempt. Since I was an infant, I always had to find out how things work or why they don't work.

Yes - not using conditioned air for combustion and not increasing the interior negative pressure (which can increase air infiltration).

We subscribe to a satellite image service and I use those images for the same purpose.

I agree, it looks like APP mod bit. If not mineral surfaced, most manufacturers require a reflective coating.

Hey John, I don't see them "regularly", but I've come across them in maybe 7 or 8 buildings or so. I've only seen 2 in homes - the rest were in old commercial type buildings. There's a vented model that I see more often than the unvented. I found one controlled by a room thermostat. Most didn't have a thermocouple/auto cut-off. None were ready to fire-up, but I did try to light a few. I remember gas leaking at valves and lotsa rust at the vents from exhaust condensate - one had a "T" and drain added. None of the clients had any interest in putting them back in service.

I certainly can't add anything helpful, but I was rather disappointed with Jim K's reply. [:-thumbd] I've come to expect some mention of zombies in each of his posts. Very nice Foursquare Mr. McD. I hope you select something that doesn't detract from the character. One photo tip: sun at your back.

Richard, As usual, you are correct. Heat relays or time-delay sequencers are used for "spacing the load". I should have used the word staging instead of sequencing. Some recent electric furnaces are capable of having multiple stages as an energy saving feature. Two or more elements can be sequenced on within each stage of heat. I know of one Lennox electric furnace that was configured for 6 stages. It was accomplished with multiple outdoor thermostats.

I'm geographically challenged. I don't know why I was thinking you were south of Seattle.