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  1. Neal Lewis
    Quite a visual...
  2. Neal Lewis
    Congratulations Chad. Maybe the next inspector lunch can be held there !
  3. Neal Lewis
    Did you try pushing the tandem breaker in firmly? I always make sure a breaker isn't going to pop out before I take the cover off. Occasionally the cover is keeping the breaker from falling out.
  4. Neal Lewis
    Denny, you made mention of the cracked chimney and the chimney inspector. When I'm at a house and there's a separate chimney guy, my report says I did not inspect the chimney, fireplace etc. "The chimney was inspected by a separate chimney pro; refer to their report". I cross it off the list and move on.
  5. Neal Lewis
    OK. I'll admit I haven't kept up with the bonding requirements. Does this apply for individual runs as well as when the entire house is piped in CSST? I don't think I've ever seen it grounded before. I'll take a look at the Trac pipe manual. Thanks.
  6. Neal Lewis
    Found a couple of sections of CSST installed in this manner today. Definitely looks like a potential for leakage. Download Attachment: IMG_6790.JPG 125.25 KB
  7. Neal Lewis
    The article mentions security turning the Leatherman president away from Disneyland due to his multi tool he was carrying. I carry a key ring multi tool and have also been turned away at a theme park and jury duty recently. Both times I received it back upon exiting. The bracelet looks pretty handy, but bulky.
  8. Neal Lewis
    I report that condition as old style, outdated, no longer allowed, etc, etc. I've had a buyer move in and their plumber tell them it's a code violation.
  9. Neal Lewis
    So deep...
  10. Neal Lewis
    The aluminum body of this 7 year old hot water boiler gas valve is heavily corroded. There was no indication that this was the result of a flooded basement. Would this have an effect on the reliability of the valve? Thanks. Click to Enlarge 31.49 KB
  11. Neal Lewis
    The lens is scratched. Time for a new camera. And it was raining... The downspout could very well be lead coated copper. I could only scratch it slightly while leaning out the window, so it was hard to tell.
  12. Neal Lewis
    Click to Enlarge 45.25 KB Click to Enlarge 68.67 KB This ornate scupper was found today on a 1930's house. I was curious about the dull gray appearance of the lower leader section. I reached out a window to tap on it and was surprised that it's made of lead. Most of the casement window roll down screens were still functioning, too.
  13. Neal Lewis
    This original brass water supply pipe is in a 1940's house. I've seen miles of this stuff but never before saw this I.D. on the pipe. Does it mean the pipe is 67% brass? The pipe looked so clean and untarnished as if it just rolled out of the factory. There was no corrosion or pitting on any of the brass piping. Unusual for that vintage. Click to Enlarge 35.34 KB
  14. Neal Lewis
    Ben you're saying that the glass flexed three inches ?! I've been seeing these frameless showers for years, and they are always a heavy thickness of glass.
  15. Neal Lewis
    This urinal is in an old hotel in the town of Sharon Springs in the Catskills, NY. It's almost five feet tall and the two of them appear to be one solid unit. I couldn't find a name on it. Impressive !! Click to Enlarge 31.19 KB Click to Enlarge 35.11 KB
  16. Neal Lewis
    Chris, there are two companies in North Jersey that totally rely on the camera, and not much else. One of them purports to Just inspect the flue. The other is supposedly the Guardian of the chimney. No ladders on their fancy SUVs. At today's inspection I asked the chimney inspection guy if the flue looked like there had been oil heat used at one time. He said No, but it looked like there was a coal fired boiler used at the heating flue. I said the house was built in the 1960s, how's that !! He insisted that it could have been coal residue in the flue. Lack of common sense.
  17. Neal Lewis
    Those would be some large powder post beetles.
  18. Neal Lewis
    I don't think I've seen three pressure switches at the inducer fan. Three stage furnace?
  19. Neal Lewis
    John, any chance that was the north side of the roof? Moisture in the attic in the middle of the summer from the swimming pool?
  20. Neal Lewis
    Yes, of course it makes a difference, Eric.
  21. Neal Lewis
    Here's what the NEC says about : 210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets "Permanently installed electric baseboard heaters equipped with factory-installed receptacle outlets or outlets provided as a separate assembly by the manufacturer shall be permitted as the required outlet or outlets for the wall space utilized by such permanently installed heaters. Such receptacle outlets shall not be connected to the heater circuits. FPN: Listed baseboard heaters include instructions that may not permit their installation below receptacle outlets."
  22. Neal Lewis
    I can't find anything specific in manufacturer instructions disallowing a drain to connect to a vent pipe of a sewage ejector pump vent pipe. The picture shows the adjacent laundry sink draining into the pump via the vent rather than underground inlet. Can you please point me in the right direction whether this is allowed. Yes, the isolation valve is also missing. Thanks Click to Enlarge 47.95 KB
  23. Neal Lewis
    The only problem I've had with my X&C is when it's cold. It doesn't want to nest back together !! I'll have to try the Pledge...
  24. Neal Lewis
    This is a brand new chimney liner installed for the gas water heater and furnace. I had to do a double take since it looks so new and shiny. The house is only 60 years old and never used oil for heating. Who knows if it actually needed a liner anyway. Click to Enlarge 49.43 KB
  25. Neal Lewis
    Minimum circuit size is twenty amps. I would think 3 ton.
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