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Today, 04:15 AMAlton Darty replied to a thread Thermostat wires on attic floor -new construction in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionIt is sloppy and careless, it's also a clue to how other details may have been addressed. The 2011 revision clarifies that all conductors in all...1 replies | 87 view(s)
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Yesterday, 06:41 PMRandall Clark started a thread Thermostat wires on attic floor -new construction in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionNew home and t-stat wiring runs across attic floor near pull-down stair entry. Nails are bent over on floor to hold wire in place. I have a few...1 replies | 87 view(s) -
Yesterday, 12:50 PMJim Luttrall replied to a thread Generator lock out switch. in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionGood infö6 replies | 1537 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:02 PMBill Sluk replied to a thread Generator lock out switch. in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionManual Transfer Switch Kits | Generator Interlock Kit6 replies | 1537 view(s)
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05-25-2017, 05:57 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread PEX Hot Water Line Temperature Rating in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionFrom the IRC: Table M2101.1 Hydroponic Piping Materials is the table for hydronic piping, this table allows PEX meeting ASTM F 876 and F877, the...6 replies | 33448 view(s)
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05-25-2017, 03:40 PMMike Grant replied to a thread PEX Hot Water Line Temperature Rating in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionBe careful here. The referenced standards and codes are correct; but not applicable in this case. The codes cited are for "distribution" water. ...6 replies | 33448 view(s)
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05-25-2017, 02:34 AMAndrew, With the "Forum " tab opened. Then on the line under "Forum " do you have a tab " Quick links" ?4 replies | 508 view(s)
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05-24-2017, 08:00 PMGreetings Andrew. I can not say why. But, send Brian a private message and he should be able to help you. Just left click on his name in he...4 replies | 508 view(s)
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05-24-2017, 07:57 PMAndrew, Yeah, I get that too. I have no idea. I assume that you can view images now that you are registered. If not, I guess you can contact...4 replies | 508 view(s)
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05-24-2017, 06:33 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread Hot water lines in Plumbing System: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionLikely with a home run to/from the manifolds and each fixture. It is not uncommon for manifolds to be plumbed with home runs to/from each fixture...5 replies | 613 view(s)
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05-24-2017, 03:00 PMErmanno D'Angelo replied to a thread Hot water lines in Plumbing System: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionJohn, that's what I was worried about. There is 9 lines and 9 fixtures.5 replies | 613 view(s)
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05-24-2017, 02:19 PMJohn Kogel replied to a thread Hot water lines in Plumbing System: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionIn a condo inspection, I would be making sure there is a faucet (or a floor heating loop) for every one of those heated lines. Otherwise, another...5 replies | 613 view(s)
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05-24-2017, 01:37 PMHello Andrew Casas, I'm Brian Hannigan and I am the creator of InspectionNews Welcome aboard. Enjoy your visit here at InspectionNews and if...4 replies | 508 view(s)
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05-24-2017, 01:33 PMHi All, just joining the forum. I am an architect in California. - - - Updated - - - Does anyone know why it still says: "***IMPORTANT***...4 replies | 508 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 06:33 PMYou will need to complete the Fee Paid Inspector application. Google "FHA Fee Paid Inspector Application" and it should pop up. Then you will need...2 replies | 226 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 04:58 PMErmanno D'Angelo replied to a thread Hot water lines in Plumbing System: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionJerry, thanks for the reply. I think your right, I just never seen so many lines coming out of a HW Tank. K5 replies | 613 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 02:46 PMHello Patrick Weldon, I'm Brian Hannigan and I am the creator of InspectionNews Welcome aboard. Enjoy your visit here at InspectionNews and if...2 replies | 226 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 02:45 PMHi All. I am an inspector Oklahoma. I have an opportunity to increase sales by becoming certified FHA. their information is clear as to the...2 replies | 226 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 02:24 PMBen Flink replied to a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Attic Areas: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionI am trying to get back in the house tomorrow for further inspection. No circulating fan inside from what I saw. Old style circular vents with pull...5 replies | 569 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 02:11 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Attic Areas: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionBen, A couple of things I see, the first of which is why I doubt it is a geothermal system: - That large air grille/coil intake/discharge. -...5 replies | 569 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 12:41 PMAlton Darty replied to a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionProbably not, but there are or were some oddball setups here & there. In my area at around that time frame ARK-LA was producing gas fired AC...4 replies | 438 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 12:19 PMBen Flink replied to a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionInteresting. Couldn't say for sure if other geothermal setups are in the area. Home is a one owner residence, build in 63'. Were geothermal setups...4 replies | 438 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 12:13 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Attic Areas: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionBen, I saw this one first because it is in attic, and attic is at the top of the list. :)5 replies | 569 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 12:12 PMAlton Darty replied to a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionIt is possible, I have seen a couple of systems that had the compressor mounted in the attic. Not exactly an ideal location, and I would think any...4 replies | 438 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 12:10 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread Hot water lines in Plumbing System: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionIf I am looking at it correctly, the third photo tells the story: Cold water comes in from the top left (where the shut off valve is). The top...5 replies | 613 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 12:08 PMBen Flink replied to a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Attic Areas: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThanks for the insight Jerry. I'll have to get up there and see whats going on as soon as access is granted. Also, didnt mean for the duplicate...5 replies | 569 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 12:03 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionDuplicate post - duplicate posts should be avoided. All responses need to be to the same post - see my response to your post under attic.4 replies | 438 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 12:01 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Attic Areas: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionDepends on the unit. IF the unit is similar to the through-wall units used for motels/hotels (and there was a model made to be installed in garage...5 replies | 569 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 10:32 AMBen Flink started a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionWell, I havent been given access to the attic yet, and all utilities are turned off at the moment. I found a thermostat inside the residence, but no...4 replies | 438 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 10:28 AMErmanno D'Angelo started a thread Hot water lines in Plumbing System: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionHello, I hope someone can help me here. Trying to figure out what all the lines coming out of hot water tank are. There's a total of 9 hot water...5 replies | 613 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 10:28 AMBen Flink started a thread A/C Condenser Unit in Attic? in Attic Areas: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionWell, I havent been given access to the attic yet, and all utilities are turned off at the moment. I found a thermostat inside the residence, but no...5 replies | 569 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 06:38 AMBill Bryan replied to a thread Odd Personal Message Through This Board in Associations, Ethics, Standards, Licensing, Legislation:Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsNot yet Gunnar.;)3 replies | 664 view(s)
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05-23-2017, 05:09 AMGarry Sorrells replied to a thread Radiant piping in basement ceilings, exposed in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionJohn, Does look like there is a double loop in cavity. Would have been interesting to hear what they were attempting in this installation.8 replies | 711 view(s)
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05-22-2017, 07:09 PMMark Reinmiller replied to a thread Steel pilie foundation Rust - How Bad is It in Exterior Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionTo determine how significant corrosion is try to determine how much the cross section has been reduced. Regarding slowing the corrosion, a zinc...27 replies | 5348 view(s)
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05-22-2017, 07:07 PMJohn Kogel replied to a thread Radiant piping in basement ceilings, exposed in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionYes, I would expect to see a double loop of pipe in each cavity, and some insulation or reflective material below that to direct the heat to the...8 replies | 711 view(s)
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05-22-2017, 05:21 PMGunnar Alquist replied to a thread Odd Personal Message Through This Board in Associations, Ethics, Standards, Licensing, Legislation:Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsYes, I did search the IN membership list and he seems to have joined on 5/19 and sent the message to me the same day. He has not been on since.3 replies | 664 view(s)
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05-22-2017, 04:35 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread Odd Personal Message Through This Board in Associations, Ethics, Standards, Licensing, Legislation:Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsI just checked - there is a Jim Knapp listed in the membership list, just joined (I think on May 17th).3 replies | 664 view(s)
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05-22-2017, 04:16 PMGunnar Alquist started a thread Odd Personal Message Through This Board in Associations, Ethics, Standards, Licensing, Legislation:Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsSo, I just noticed that I received an unsolicited personal message on May 19, 2017 through this board from someone calling himself Jim Knapp. He was...3 replies | 664 view(s)
