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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Hot Water
Hot water is defined as water of a temperature of 110° F (43° C) or hotter. Tempered water ranges from 85° F to 110° F (29° C to 43° C),...
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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Ball Valves
Ball valves are less restrictive to flow than other valves. The handle clearly indicates whether the valve is open or closed. Ball...
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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Gate Valves
Globe valves tend to be restrictive, but can be used to control water flow. Gate valves are meant to be fully open or closed. Since the...
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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Thermal expansion control
In the connection of a water distribution system to water-heating appliances, there is the potential for the migration of heated water...
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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Water Pressure slow or low?
Water Pressure Defects In order to get the most meaningful results in relation to inspecting the water pressure, it is good practice to...
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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Pressure Regulator what to know
The minimum static pressure at the dwelling entrance for either public or private water service (as determined by the local water...
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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20222 min read
PEX what is this stuff?
PEX Plastic Tubing PEX is polyethylene cross-linked plastic tubing. The cross-linked structure prevents the pipe from rupturing over a...
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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Condensate air gap
Condensate drains from air conditioner coils, condensing furnaces, and heat-recovery ventilators should not drain directly into a DWV...
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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Well Pumps
There are deep wells (more than 25 feet deep) and shallow wells (25 feet or less). A typical well pump can pull up about 25 feet of...
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Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Well is that good tasting water?
Inspection of private water sources, such as a well, is beyond the scope of a home inspection. A private water source must provide water...
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Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Gas Water Heater what to know
Check for physical damage to the tank, particularly rust and corrosion on the bottom of the tank. Check for water marks on the floor of...
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Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Leaky Leaky Pan !
A water heater tank should be installed inside a pan in locations in a dwelling where a leak from the tank could cause damage to the...
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Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Expansion tank on a Boiler
Hot water boilers should be provided with expansion tanks. There are two types of expansion tanks designated for use with a residential...
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Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Discharge TPRV and 13 requirements
The following are 13 requirements for a discharge pipe serving a TPR valve: 1) the pipe should not be directly connected to the drainage...
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Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20222 min read
TPRV= Temperature Pressure Relief Valves
Temperature and pressure-relief (TPR) valves are safety devices installed on water heating appliances, such as boilers and domestic water...
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Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Tankless Coils from Boilers
Tankless coils are indirect water heaters that take their heat from the steam or hot water boiler that is used to heat the house. A...
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Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Tankless Water Heaters
https://youtu.be/_Xdfvc4DJdQ Tankless Water Heaters & Video Tankless or point-of-use water heaters have become increasingly popular in...
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Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Sacrificial Rods
Water circulating through a hot water circulation system becomes chemically inert and does not rust the piping. But water heaters have a...
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Todd Engle
Nov 12, 20221 min read
Correct Laundry pipe layout
If a laundry tub waste line connects to a clothes washer standpipe, the standpipe should be at least 30 inches above the standpipe trap...
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Todd Engle
Nov 12, 20222 min read
Whirlpool / Jetted Tubs
Whirlpool/jetted bathtub fixtures must be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The bathtub may be filled with water...
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