Bill Kibbel

I don't have many, but I just looked back through some prior editions of the NEC. "Not to be located in bathrooms" is in the '93. I can't find it in the 1990.

Jim K. is the x-purt around here though.

The right end would mount to a ceiling bracket with a hex nipple.  If you need to convert to male threads, a female-to-male adapter is called a nozzle.

To obtain either, gotta figure out the thread ips.

21 hours ago, Les said:

can I post this elsewhere?  of course with attribution! 

My photo or Mike's toon? Anything I post here is yours, Les.

Like when I try to hang a painting.

8 hours ago, Jbrow327 said:

Ok. Do other inspectors do your services for you or are they companies that only do ancillary services?

They are credentialed and experienced experts in their individual fields. They don't work for me, they work for the client.

I dont do any - no time for it. I can arrange radon, termite and septic if needed.  They show up while I'm there and deal with the client directly.

I've been hearing from some folks that right now is a good time to leave the inspection biz.

I'm sceptical that it's a respectable receptacle.

I've read and heard it referred to as "bridle wires".  I've also seen it a couple times for the original service entry wires, used back when you could only get 30 amp services.

Those wires weren't intended for branch wiring.  It's from the K&T era though.  Someone got ahold of a spool of wire used for drops from ceiling boxes to bulb sockets.

23 hours ago, Jbrow327 said:

Do you ever use a drone or camera pole?

Rarely. But sure, when there's stuff I can't get to. Last drone use was for getting into a church bell tower that is no longer accessible.

I've gone through 3 vans, a mid sized van, 6 SUVs and 3 wagons.  They get replaced when they start showing wear.  Show up looking like maybe a professional consultant with the equipment to get everywhere needed.  At least 80% of mine need a 28' ladder. 5% taller and 15% shorter.

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...or recommend further inspection by a roofer.

That's horrible for the client for several reasons.

A. Great Stuff has a product Big Gap Filler

B. Flex Seal/Flex tape - not just for half boats

C. Just recommend it be monitored?

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 I hear a lot of people just use a 30 foot pole with a camera attached for roof pictures. 

What lot of people?  Pull up to a property around here without a ladder and they'll likely call someone else to do the job.  In NJ, the license regs require a ladder, among other equipment.  

I've had numerous vans and suvs, but have been using wagons recently.  Lifting ladders up on the roof racks of tall vehicles for decades has done a number on a shoulder.  I still use a full size suv to carry my biggest ladder, but only when necessary.

Don't know.  We're not appraisers.

5 hours ago, Jim Katen said:

Any idea how old this system is? The house I saw it on was built in 1992 and there was no sign of a previous roof covering. 

The earliest I've seen the product was around 2005. I think it may have been available for maybe a couple years before. I'm pretty sure it wasn't produced before 2002.

I recently covered this at a couple conferences. This batten track mounted French hook system was developed for a (ceramic) imitation slate roof system.  The tiles are square.  It has now been adapted to real slate (still square). 

The advantage is this system significantly reduces the amount of slate (or tile) needed.  There is NO headlap.  12" tiles with 10" exposure.  I call that negative headlap.  That's why the membrane interlain with each course is needed. 

I know a roofer that installed this on his home.  He gave me samples.  I kinda know the guy that developed this -- then sold it to GAF.  I think they call it TruSlate.

5 hours ago, mic20 said:

I installed the same WH I bought from LINK DELETED. They helped me install it and the size of the circuit breaker is 30 amp.

What's the voltage there in Romania?

The most valuable training, after having learned the basics in classes, is experience in the field.  Go out with many very experienced inspectors.  It's probably going to be difficult as few may be willing to allow ride-alongs.  It's best to meet and ask them in person, not texts or emails.  Visit the local home inspector association chapter meetings and conferences.   Also, read as much as you can of what's discussed here at TIJ.  You'll find answers to so many questions you would never think to ask.

I lost count of folks I mentored, but most decide it's not for them after a couple days to a few weeks.  I know of only 2 that actually succeeded and have a business survive more than a year.

A smart guy we know put together some excellent resources here: https://b4uclose.com/author/erbycrofuttjr/

Folks here aren't keen on marketing to agents - they're not the client.

Good luck and monitor the real estate market trends in your area for timing.

I've never had it happen or heard of it happening.

Maybe it's not the sensor. I have heard of some special few individuals that can pass undetected by photo-eye motion sensors.  Sometimes it's intermittent.  Ever have a floodlight not turn on when you pass, but a moth a hundred yards away sets it off every time?  Ever have the grocery store door not open for you?  How about those sensor flush toilets and rest room sinks?

I received this Tuesday.  It has the plant code and date codes.

SqD-Inspector.pdf

23 hours ago, John Dirks Jr said:

So vapor drive is the key.  Easy to decide if your way down south or way up north.  
 

But what about those “in between” climates?

Mid-Atlantic - invite the crawlspace to be part of the house.

Search for papers or articles by Dr. Joe Listurbek (sp?) of Building Science Corp.

30 minutes ago, adair said:

all i can add is should be protected from freezing

Roof hydrants, just like yard hydrants are specifically designed to be frost proof as they provide for year round water use. 

"and signage is code required for nonpotable"

I really can't think of a reason that I would assume non-potable water would be conveyed to this hydrant.