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DYI . . . let's see . . . that stands for 'Do Yourself In' . . . Right? Absolutely....and contractors do their best to show what they don't know

Ahhh, just take the DYI favorite tool to that piano --- sawzall, no more piano.

I have never saw a problem either. But I always defer back to the manufacturer. Codecheck Complete page 168 in Fig. 50 shows 2 feet just for your FYI. Click to Enlarge 50.71 KB

Nice place, hope that powder horn never had powder in it.

It does look nice, thats for sure. But what about clearance to that a/c unit? While we are on it, looks like quite a bit of vegetation kinda close as well. But, you definitely get an A+ on the sheet metal work. I mean, ya did a first clas job on the fabrication.[:-thumbu]

Thats a lot of money for supplemental heat. You would be better off taking the money and upgrading your primary heating source I would believe. Never had a pellet stove or bbq grill, a lot of people sure like them. I would prefer spending the money on a soapstone wood burning stove myself. If nothing else, they are sure nice to look at and keep a tea pot nice and warm, does a great job with hot cocoa too.

Like Chad said no one's going to be running it during the summer and I think that most people aren't stupid enough to leave that stuff on it when they do run it. Well there is your key phrase, "most people." Problem is that small fraction that have zero common sense that will try to fire it up first chilly night/morning. Things like this sure keep the undertaker in business.

Really not necessary to carry this on further....But how about when you go out on the inspection and before you get to the bathrooms, somebody, earlier visited that room for business, realized what they did and grab a can of smelly stuff and spray it so thick, even 15 minutes later it is almost impossible to breathe. Can't beat those cans of fruity smelly stuff.

Many, many years ago I was a maintenance man at an apratment complex. All the shower diverters like that allowed the water to leak behind the walls. Not a matter of if, but when. Spend a few extra bucks and buy a good one. Everytime I see these I call them out.

If it's not an over use of caulk they end up using that rubber in a can or foam sealant. Keep these wonderful photo's coming....

Wouldn't happen to have any pictures would you? What is supporting the as you put it "loosely fitted sub-floor" and what did they use for framing and sheating materials? Is there any outlets and if so GFCI? How about penetrations through the foundation walls or floors. any drains. Really need some pic's.

Yea, I thought the price was exceedingly high. I was looking around on some firefighter equipment sites and they were between $900 and $1200. Thats a lot of money, anytime and especially now in a down economy.

Where did you get it? Do you have a link for the detector?

Nice. I was the first from the Great State of Kansas!

Thanks for the heads up. I got registered.

Hi Mike, not exactly a code citation number. But attached here are 2 pages out of Code Check Complete, pages 152 and 153. On page 152 in the second paragraph it begins to go into detail on this and is completed on page 153. Download Attachment: Code Check p152.jpg 100.17 KB Download Attachment: Code Check p153.jpg 87.48 KB

Also, newer installations require regulators at the tank and edge of house prior to penetration.

Also remember, propane is heavier than natural gas and should not be used in an appliance where the floor level is below grade. If there is a leak, the gas will fill the lower level like water until it reaches a flame then danger of explosion exists. Propane tanks less than 100 gallons can be next to a house. Propane tanks 100 to 500 gallons must be 15 feet or more from home Propane tanks of 1000 gallons or more must be 30 feet from the home

I use AllRecalls here on the Iphone

Not sure if it's available for Android phones, but you can check. On my iPhone I downloaded and installed an app for recalls.

Hey Kevin if ya could, what agency do you use. If ya prfer you can PM me the info. It would help here a lot.

Many years ago one of my first jobs as a teenager was working in a hardware store. Thw standing rule at the time from the owner was we would inform customers buying ladders never to exceed 75% of the weight rating of any ladder. I have stuck with that advice for 30 years now and never had a ladder collapse on me. I also have a Telesteps Model 1205, that is a year old and the big Little Giant. My Telesteps is for indoor use only and then only for getting into attic areas. To get to the roof I use the Little Giant exclusively, the only time it ever see's the interior of the home is if it is an older home with the higher ceilings. My wife, refuses to climb the Telesteps, she is afraid of the sag. Me too, but it sure is handy and easy to carry inside a house. I have seen these telescopic ladders fail and it isn't a pretty sight. Before coming to this business I was in law enforcement. These types of ladders have been in use in the law enforcement community tactical teams for years, although they are much heavier duty. But they do fail. The more moving parts there are on anything, the greater risk of failure. Best advice is don't abuse them first of all, maintain a regular maintenance and inspection schedule of the ladder, and don't exceed that 75% weight rule. Especially important also is setting the ladder up with the greatest angle of attack as possible. The lower the angle you set these things to, the lower weight rating they have.

Thanks for the heads up Randy, free is good.