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  1. I don't see a lot of these.

    Started by Gene South, 05-14-2008 06:56 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,767
    Rick Hurst
    05-19-2008, 06:39 PM Go to last post

  2. Look at photo...is this a correct application ?

    Started by Gene South, 08-27-2008 05:50 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,595
    Michael Thomas
    08-27-2008, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  3. Exclamation TEXAS INSPECTORS NEED TO READ THIS

    Started by Gene South, 09-18-2008 07:45 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,186
    Ted Menelly
    09-18-2008, 10:57 AM Go to last post

  4. CONDENSATE DRAIN...LOOK AT PHOTO

    Started by Gene South, 10-04-2008 10:06 AM
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    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 94
    • Views: 20,468
    Mike Schulz
    11-05-2008, 04:29 PM Go to last post

  5. Anyone seen in leaks from Zurn Pex fittings ?

    Started by Gene South, 11-06-2008 10:46 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,546
    Jon Bolton
    11-07-2008, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  6. How many of you see premature water heater leaks ?

    Started by Gene South, 07-06-2009 03:14 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,407
    John Kogel
    07-11-2009, 08:48 PM Go to last post

  7. Hot water connected to a toilet

    Started by Gene South, 07-06-2009 03:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,369
    Rick Hurst
    07-06-2009, 09:59 PM Go to last post

  8. Requirement on bonding/grounding interior gas lines

    Started by Gene South, 08-05-2009 03:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,719
    Gene South
    08-05-2009, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  9. Saw this on house next to the one I was inspecting

    Started by Gene South, 08-20-2009 03:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,347
    Christopher Gorton
    08-25-2009, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  10. Story of 2 water heaters...with photos

    Started by Gene South, 11-30-2010 05:10 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,354
    Gene South
    11-30-2010, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  11. Need some help on water heater location

    Started by Gene South, 12-21-2009 07:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,890
    John Kogel
    12-22-2009, 11:29 PM Go to last post

  12. Is this a main water shut-off valve ?

    Started by Gene South, 02-04-2010 07:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,243
    Cobra Cook
    02-06-2010, 10:19 AM Go to last post

  13. Is this a main water shut-off valve ?

    Started by Gene South, 02-04-2010 07:31 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 21,791
    Edward Olsoe
    02-12-2010, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  14. Electric water heater encased in sealed, sanded and stained cabinet.

    Started by Gene South, 04-07-2010 07:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,338
    Richard DAquanno
    04-09-2010, 03:40 AM Go to last post

  15. Code Check lamited spiral flip reference and TPRV

    Started by Gene South, 05-05-2010 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,375
    Vern Heiler
    05-06-2010, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  16. Check photo. Don't think this is allowed.

    Started by Gene South, 09-28-2010 07:51 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,924
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-28-2010, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  17. TPV discharge line of PEX? And where does it say TPV has to turn down?

    Started by Gene South, 08-11-2010 04:44 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 11,087
    Gene South
    08-15-2010, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  18. How significant is the amount of gauge movement? See photo

    Started by Gene South, 10-28-2010 06:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,992
    Dan Rote
    11-01-2010, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  19. AO Smith serial number change ?

    Started by Gene South, 02-22-2011 05:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,692
    Gene South
    02-22-2011, 07:55 PM Go to last post

  20. Can anyone date this Lochinvar water heater?

    Started by Gene South, 03-03-2011 05:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,678
    Gene South
    03-03-2011, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  21. Lochinvar water heater serial number dating

    Started by Gene South, 05-11-2011 11:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,486
    Gene South
    05-11-2011, 12:31 PM Go to last post

  22. DFW inspectors (Fox and Jacobs 1970's homes)

    Started by Gene South, 02-29-2012 05:27 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,175
    Dom D'Agostino
    02-29-2012, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  23. CORROSION ON HOT WATER SIDE ONLY?

    Started by Gene South, 11-01-2011 04:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 9,916
    Stephen G
    01-23-2012, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  24. Do you guys see this brand of spigot in use elsewhere in the US or Canada?

    Started by Gene South, 06-19-2012 05:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,354
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-20-2012, 09:02 PM Go to last post

  25. Is this TPR valve configuration allowed, and if not, why?

    Started by Gene South, 07-26-2012 06:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,393
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2012, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  26. Homeowner installed tankless water heater. See photo

    Started by Gene South, 03-04-2013 04:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,981
    Mike Kleisch
    04-02-2013, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  27. Hot water circulator installation

    Started by Gene South, 03-29-2016 11:34 AM
    installation, installed, manufactures, properly, website 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,303
    Phil brody
    04-01-2016, 05:28 AM Go to last post

  28. Distracting, Two females frolicking in pool as I am inspecting. Photo.

    Started by Gene South, 03-31-2016 06:06 PM
    1st, april, called, day, wait 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,771
    Gene South
    03-31-2016, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  29. TANKLESS WATER HEATER MOUNTED DIRECTLY BEHIND AC CONDENSER

    Started by Gene South, 10-26-2017 06:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,246
    Gene South
    10-26-2017, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  30. Video of odd water pressure readings.

    Started by Gene South, 08-06-2019 07:41 AM
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 12,410
    Jerry Peck
    08-21-2019, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  31. One of the worst I've seen!

    Started by Geoffrey Smith, 07-31-2014 01:52 PM
    natural gas, piping 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,722
    Geoffrey Smith
    07-31-2014, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  32. Alternative use for a down draft exhaust vent duct

    Started by George Hallaron, 04-13-2013 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,069
    Shekhar
    10-08-2016, 01:28 PM Go to last post

  33. Lateral installation of an air admittance valve

    Started by George Hallaron, 09-07-2013 09:33 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,475
    Michael Chambers
    09-22-2013, 11:27 AM Go to last post

  34. I've never seen this type of water heater before

    Started by George Hallaron, 02-27-2014 07:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,380
    George Hallaron
    03-03-2014, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  35. Help with age of tankless water heater

    Started by George Hallaron, 07-25-2015 01:52 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 12,792
    Dom D'Agostino
    07-29-2015, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  36. 90's in TPR pipe, how many are OK?

    Started by George Sharrett, 01-18-2010 10:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,877
    A.D. Miller
    01-20-2010, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  37. Changes of Direction

    Started by Gerald Benson, 03-28-2011 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,405
    Jerry Peck
    03-29-2011, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  38. Deck around meter

    Started by Gerry Bennett, 12-25-2013 03:02 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 9,503
    Randy Aldering
    01-06-2014, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  39. Thumbs up weeping tile at walkout basement

    Started by Gerry Wang, 11-08-2012 05:30 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 16,915
    Raymond Wand
    12-04-2014, 04:32 AM Go to last post

  40. And I thought I had seen everything

    Started by Glen Stevenson, 10-30-2008 04:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,712
    Ted Menelly
    10-31-2008, 06:57 PM Go to last post

  41. Slightly modified water heater

    Started by Glenn Emerson, 04-27-2009 11:46 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,402
    Mike Schulz
    05-12-2009, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  42. Flir E4

    Started by Gordon Lee, 05-09-2014 11:58 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 7,569
    Scott Patterson
    05-15-2014, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  43. New Washer Drain Design?

    Started by Grant Jones, 02-04-2010 12:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,801
    brian schmitt
    02-05-2010, 11:38 AM Go to last post

  44. Outdoor sink draining into building plumbing vent

    Started by Greg Brown, 11-09-2010 04:54 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 13,017
    Billy Stephens
    11-18-2010, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  45. Question Oil in gas line

    Started by Greg Frazier, 05-31-2007 07:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,974
    Jon Randolph
    06-01-2007, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  46. Creative pipe repair

    Started by Greg Frazier, 07-28-2008 06:18 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,047
    mathew stouffer
    07-28-2008, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  47. Winter Weather Prep

    Started by Greg Frazier, 11-06-2008 06:15 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,648
    Greg Frazier
    11-06-2008, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  48. HW Heater venting

    Started by Greg Frazier, 04-17-2009 01:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,008
    Greg Frazier
    04-17-2009, 02:58 PM Go to last post

  49. Water Heater vent

    Started by Greg Frazier, 05-24-2010 09:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,131
    Greg Frazier
    05-24-2010, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  50. No Idea what this is

    Started by Greg Hammond, 05-06-2011 07:46 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,230
    Bill Brooks
    05-09-2011, 08:18 AM Go to last post

  51. Question Type of gas pipe

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 05-23-2007 05:55 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,548
    Greg Jenkins
    05-23-2007, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  52. Elbows in T & P drain pipe

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 11-26-2007 03:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 34,099
    Ryan Murphy
    10-15-2018, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  53. TPR Discharge pipe reduction

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-15-2008 06:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,416
    Michael Larson
    04-16-2008, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  54. CPVC fitting labeled "cold water only"

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 06-03-2008 02:15 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 17,915
    Mike Cudahy
    06-09-2008, 11:08 AM Go to last post

  55. Water heater flue tee connection

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-09-2009 07:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,516
    Bob Harper
    04-11-2009, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  56. PVC fitting on HW tank flue

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 12-22-2011 08:09 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,535
    Greg Jenkins
    12-22-2011, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  57. Exterior gas lines

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-20-2009 04:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,650
    Greg Subick
    05-21-2009, 10:13 AM Go to last post

  58. Vent stack placement

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-22-2009 09:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,351
    Ron Hasil
    05-23-2009, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  59. Toilet supply connected to sink supply?

    Started by Greg Subick, 12-04-2009 02:35 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,572
    Ron Hasil
    12-11-2009, 08:21 AM Go to last post

  60. Heating Element Supposed to make noise?

    Started by Greg Subick, 03-14-2011 03:02 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,092
    John Kogel
    03-14-2011, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  61. Gas Flex Line Outside home?!?

    Started by Greg Subick, 11-28-2012 01:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,650
    Greg Subick
    12-03-2012, 12:03 PM Go to last post

  62. Shut off at Regulator-LP Gas

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-17-2013 05:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,608
    Greg Subick
    05-17-2013, 06:05 AM Go to last post

  63. Water heater valve

    Started by Gregg Austensen, 04-24-2007 06:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,539
    Jerry Peck
    04-24-2007, 08:06 PM Go to last post

  64. Question Pex Manifold

    Started by Gregg Austensen, 06-13-2007 01:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,992
    Martin lehman
    06-22-2007, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  65. second stage regulators attached to houses

    Started by greyhound1, 08-03-2010 08:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,957
    Mitchell Toelle
    08-12-2010, 11:00 PM Go to last post

  66. Landscape Sprinkler

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 02-26-2008 07:15 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,684
    Gunnar Alquist
    02-26-2008, 09:49 PM Go to last post

  67. Direct vent WH in bedroom closet

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 02-19-2009 03:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,709
    Gunnar Alquist
    02-20-2009, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  68. Airgap!

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 02-23-2009 06:34 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,376
    Gunnar Alquist
    02-24-2009, 03:46 PM Go to last post

  69. Cool Gas Quick Release

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 09-21-2009 04:17 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,866
    John Kogel
    09-28-2009, 09:07 PM Go to last post

  70. Galvanized gas piping in soil

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 12-01-2010 06:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 9,003
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-02-2010, 03:04 PM Go to last post

  71. Not a P-trap

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 06-02-2013 09:43 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 6,428
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2013, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  72. Funky Stall Shower

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 03-11-2014 12:45 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,079
    Lon Henderson
    03-25-2014, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  73. Smile PVC Irrigation Piping in Foundation Crawlspace

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 11-10-2015 07:01 PM
    building, envelope, pipe, piping, pvc 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,907
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-10-2015, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  74. 2015 UPC 608.3

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 11-11-2016 11:42 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 13,752
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-15-2016, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  75. Mixed ABS & PVC Drain Piping

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 06-25-2019 04:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 15,290
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-11-2019, 12:10 AM Go to last post

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