AmeriSpecguy

I see this in new homes all the time as well. Probably the same guys who forget to cut out the ridge vent.

Glad your client knew that was wrong. There are electricians around here that would argue with you.

Thanks Marc! This is a new one on me. I've done homes with multiple systems before but not done this way. Love seeing and learning new things!

I'm having issues trying to figure out exactly what's going on here. In the photo you'll see a loop vent in between a toilet and shower. No DWV were noted on this side of the house. The stack was about 10-12 feet from this loop. Is this supposed to be venting the shower? Click to Enlarge 28.68 KB

Three story home with 2 furnaces. The cold air return ducting was shared as was the supply ducting. There was a single A coil also. I have not seen this before and it leaves me scratching my head. Is there anything wrong with this installation. My establishing shot file was corrupt so this is the only photo that came out. Click to Enlarge 27.92 KB

I have been with AT&T for the last 15 years or so, even prior to Cingular. Never have had any issues. Dropped calls are almost nonexistent except for calls with my father. I've heard complaints about them for years but I've never personally had a bad experience with them but then again I've heard complaints against virtually every carrier.

Just ran into some wall mounted electric heaters manufactured by Federal Pacific last week. Didn't even try to test them, just told my client to remove them.

Third for silverfish

I've seen that setup exactly once at it was only in a small portion of the basement. Didn't see any issues with it.

I know of an entire subdivision on the Missouri river where they just installed a pipe that exits into the river. No need for a leach field. I do believe a few of the properties are still this way today.

We use Constant Contact. We got a deal so it worked best for us. At $30 a month for up to 2,500 contacts it's not a bad deal. Also the tracking features make it worth the money. Being able to see who and how many people actually opened the email makes it worth the price.

I've had a client or two ask for me to change a report. I politely tell my clients that it's against my ethics to do so and hang up the phone. I never hear from them again.

Around here the are called a vault lock. I have one myself as I do not have a secondary access to my garage. They do come in handy during a power outage.

I do all my reporting on my netbook. Mine is an Eee which is the manufacturer for Acer. I use mine solely for inspections and do not have any issue with it. If you don't want to lug around a full size notebook a netbook it the way to go. [:-thumbu]

Jim, We see the quintets all the time around here. Must be one of those regional things again.

As far as I could tell the big 85 is in the model number not the serial number. And thanks guys I completely missed the little ANSI #. I guess it's time for me to check my prescription again.

First time I have run across a Dayton water heater. My research has resulted in no helpful information. Can any of you gents tell me how old this is and how did you determine that. Click to Enlarge 34.35 KB

Thanks for the responses guys [:-thumbu]

The "E" you see on the panel says relay which is the only other marking other than charging switch. The unit was on an interior wall in an unfinished portion of the basement in an 1960's ranch. Below is the only site I could find that has a product even remotely that resembles the relay box I saw. http://www.dentalez.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=76&Itemid=72

I haven't seen one of these before and there was no manufacturer data plate on this. The only thing I could figure this for was an old alarm system relay, the attached receptacles were a good hint. The blue wiring was "hot" when tested with a non contact voltage sniffer, the on/off switch was in the off position when tested. The receptacles were live when the on/off switch was turned on. The ampere needle did not fluctuate at all when in either on or off mode. If anyone has information on the actual use for this I would appreciate it as I am in the midst of writing the report. Sorry for the low res pics I forgot to change settings prior to taking these. Click to Enlarge 22.37 KB Click to Enlarge 40.39 KB Click to Enlarge 55.98 KB

One or the other or both should apply here UPC 906.1 Each vent pipe or stack shall extend through its flashing and shall terminate vertically not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the roof nor less than one (1) foot (305 mm) from any vertical surface. or 906.2 Each vent shall terminate not less than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) from, or at least three (3) feet (914 mm) above, any openable window, door, opening, air intake, or vent shaft, nor less than three (3) feet (914 mm) in every direction from any lot line-alley and street excepted. Bill, some areas do not allow for AAV's to be used. Here in St. Louis city they do not allow them to be used but other municipalities do.