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That, or a brass compression ferrule? About 4 mm? "You intend to spend 10 dollars to buy this woman a ring? Look at this, solid brass and a buck and half takes it away! I know it'll fit her, I got it from the nose of a savage!" Groucho Marx, A night at the Opera

Every County in Maryland that I'm aware of requires 1/2" bolts. They each have their own permit, inspection procedure (footing, framing, finish, etc.).

ACD 14 is discontinued! Manufacturers recall! http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/ampro ... acd-14.htm

Yes! It is AC only, however. If you think you might need to measure DC (current or volts) (alarm system, any low voltage control circuits, etc.) you will need to shell out more bucks for a more elaborate meter, or just buy a cheap DMM only. This device is intended for AC LEAKAGE current so it does not provide those features.

You do understand that this is a probe only. It requires a multimeter or scope to actually display measurements. Also lacks any voltage functions ('course if you need a scope or DMM to use you already have that).

Here's something in the current leakage department priced more reasonably: http://www.amprobe.com/amprobe/usen/Cla ... ?PID=73058 About $260

What will you use all that resolution for (0.010 A)? Looking for minor current on water pipes or grounding conductors. Why would I need a meter that reads 400, 600 or 1000 amps? I wouldn't care so much about the actual value, but I want the meter to be more sensitive than the cheap one I bought. That is exactly it! The instruments you listed are designed to measure LOAD current. What you want to measure is LEAKAGE current. It's doubtful that the load current meters are going to be much good for such small currents. The scales are too large (even at 40A) and the accuracy is too low. Remember, the highest accuracy is obtained the closer you get to full scale (in this case 40A). What you want is a leakage tester. Fluke 360: Click to Enlarge 5.58 KB About $700.00 Fluke application note: Download Attachment: leakage current fluke.PDF 403.59 KB OK, so you've got a measurement (albeit of questionable accuracy); what do you use for a cut point (problem leakage)? Just curious.

What will you use all that resolution for (0.010 A)?

Heather, if that is your real name, you must be a friend of Sharon's. While I am certainly glad that your family is in better health, you have provided no concrete information about mold. Merely a frothy emotional appeal about your families difficulties. What was the level of mold in your previous home; what was the cause; how was it tested; who determined it to be the culprit in your health issues; and how was that determined? Raising children is always an emotional event, and I can recall many harrowing health issues with the kids. A simple search however brings up a whole page of reasons for low white blood cell count including something as simple as vitamin defficiency. There are at least eight liver function tests a doctor might request and a myriad of results. Nose bleeds, headaches, behavior problems; where is the conclusive proof that mold was the cause. Your post lacks facts, only circumstances, which do not prove your case.

That was installed by the same guy that did this gas drier. Hell, if you've got flex duct. . . might as well make it flex. Click to Enlarge 24.54 KB

Umm......it's free. It is safe to say you are very literal, aren't you? Which poses a whole different problem for evaluating this 'tool.' So, which will you use? The fog index or the next generation smog index with drastically different conclusions. Which is more accurate? ...reliable? "A confusing confluence of contradictory conclusions." How's that for alliteration. Scores 19.94 on the Gunning Fog Index. Scores 14.55 on the Smog Index. A change of 27% If you didn't have to look 'up' one of the first four multisyllabic words, most people would have to look up alliteration. Right away, I have a problem with assigning a numerical value to two decimal places to something this subjective. Try measuring engine clearances with a yardstick. Or a wall with a micrometer. A little more investigation shows that the original guidelines for the application of the Gunning Fog index used paragraphs of 100 words. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunning_fog_index What degree of error ensues if you go beyond or below that mark? Slight drift here, but maybe we have a new marketing tool. Include a personalized dictionary with each inspection. An old IT adage applies here: "Garbage in, garbage out." If you can't communicate with other people, it doesn't matter what words you use. My clients are all assured that they can call me for further explanation, and on occasion they do.

I'm with Kevin, the whole thing is dumb. But, some people will buy anything. A little research shows that the Gunning Fog index was developed in 1952. Richard Gunning developed the formula and it was known as the 'Fog' index. There is no co-developer named Fog. A little more research shows that a 'Smog' index was developed in 1969 ostensibly to remedy Gunning Fog deficiencies. No joke! Link here: http://www.wordscount.info/wc/jsp/clear ... e_smog.jsp It should be noted that the same sentence consistently ranks lower on the smog index. If you can't read this post or have difficulty with the big words, thank a teacher.

Should have looked up the number before I spoke. As it turns out this is a 'talking' thermostat. So why couldn't it just tell you what to do? LOL What will they think of next? Here in Maryland the ones I like are the BG&E energy saver stats. The utility is nice enough to turn your heat or cool off when THEY think its necessary. I always suggest replacing that thermostat with one the homeowner can program/control at their leisure.

Probably the wrong thermostat.

FROM THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20207 Tap Water Scalds: Download Attachment: tap_water_scalds.pdf 8.1 KB

So, what is "not quite" here? The 'high limit switch' is merely a safety disconnect and has nothing to do with normal operation. If it was open you would have no hot water. They don't want to know how to build a watch. If the upper thermostat is not temperature satisfied (hot) the lower element will never come on. If it (upper element) is open or not heating adequately the lower element will not come on. The OP has hot water for five minutes. So it can not be the upper element. Has to be the lower element or more likely a broken dip tube. Replacing the upper element will not solve the problem.

For the symptoms you describe, the top element is the wrong element to replace. The top element heats the top third or so of the water. When the temperature setting is reached by the upper thermostat it turns off the top element and turns on the bottom element. When cold water comes in at the bottom of the tank the bottom element comes on but will shutoff if the top thermostat reaches its turn-on temperature (because you drew a lot of hot water), at which point the top element heats and then turns it over to the bottom element when the upper thermostat is satisfied. Both elements are never on at the same time. If the top element were bad, the thermostat (upper) would never turn on the bottom element. You might as well just flip the breakers off.

Water heater dip tube animation. http://www.masterplumber.net/electricwh/dip_tube.htm

Same symptoms?

Web search turned up this: Call us for a quote at 800-828-1470 or go to Transcat.com/servicequote Say they repair all kinds of instruments. Worth a call.

Back in the day, realtors considered contingencies 'weasel clauses.' So who does this change really affect/protect? Most realtors can barely fill out a 'standard' contract, much less add the contingencies that might be appropriate for a particular buyer's needs. The first thing that is negotiable in any contract, is the contract! The second thing is the idiot that writes it!. . . or vice versa. So, what happens to the earnest money? Can you sue the realtor for poor service with a bad/inappropriate contract? Is the sale contingent on sale of the previous property? Looks like more business for lawyers, as usual!

I believe I read it on this forum. "When someone asks you for the time, they don't want to know how to build a watch." Sage advice. If you were to include each of these 'distinctions' in your HI report, it would: A. Weigh in like "War and Peace" and B. Take you just as long to write as it took Tolstoy. The OP asked about heat distribution in his home, not the physics of convection.

Not a very useful distinction. If the medium rises (air) so does the heat. Like telling someone, "I didn't fly in the airplane, the airplane flew and I just happened to be in it." We both arrived at our destination at the same moment.

That's hilarious.[:-monkeyd Is this a childhood reminiscence or something? "MOM, Marc's behind the toilet with a KNIFE!!!"

WHY I'M DEPRESSED!! Over five thousand years ago, Moses said to the children of Israel , "Pick up your shovels, mount your asses and camels, and I will lead you to the Promised Land." Nearly 75 years ago, (when Welfare was introduced) Roosevelt said, "Lay down your shovels, sit on your asses, and light up a Camel, this is the Promised Land." Today, Congress has stolen your shovel, taxed your asses, raised the price of Camels and mortgaged the Promised Land! I was so depressed last night thinking about Health Care Plans, the economy, the wars, lost jobs, savings, Social Security, retirement funds, etc . .. . I called a Suicide Hotline. I had to press 1 for English. I was connected to a call center in Pakistan. I told them I was suicidal. They got excited and asked if I could drive a truck...... Folks, we're screwed!