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Automatic dampers
An automatic flue damper is an energy-saving device that closes off or restricts an appliance flue when the appliance is not operating...
Todd Engle
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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3-2-10 Rule
Chimneys should extend at least 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet, but not less than 3 feet above the highest...
Todd Engle
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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Dec 1, 20220 min read
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What really matters in a home inspections
Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6_ubGlXmjg&feature=youtu.be www.nachi.org thank you
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Gas line connectors do's & don'ts
Flexible (semi-rigid) appliance fuel connectors are typically used with cooking ranges and clothes dryers where the gas connection is...
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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Gas shut off valves
Each piece of equipment and appliance should be provided with a shut-off valve which is separate from the appliance to permit...
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Fuel Gas sediment traps
Most fuel-gas appliance manufacturers require the installation of a sediment trap. Sediment traps prevent debris from entering the gas...
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Oil Tanks need to know
Tanks should be listed and labeled, and conform to standards for underground and above-ground tanks. The maximum amount of fuel oil...
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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Check for smells when touring homes
Sniff Sniff: https://youtu.be/aOD7O3a_9Rs
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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You are smoking something if you waive an inspection
This is from a flipped home they were hiding the corroded and about-to-collapse pier https://youtu.be/u58tkf2MVmI
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Access to items is very important
Check out this video: https://youtu.be/45twRGZ_0Go
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Sewer Lines which ones have a 95% chance of issues?
https://youtu.be/dse-WcdjA2s Listen up on this link
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Pipe support sample picture is incorrect way
Piping should be supported to ensure alignment and to prevent sagging. Piping in the ground should be laid on a proper bed. Piping...
Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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AAV= Air admittance valve
Individual, branch and circuit vents are permitted to terminate with a connection to an individual or branch-type air-admittance valve. ...
Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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Vents
A common vent is one vent that serves more than one fixture, functioning as an individual vent for each fixture. Wet venting is venting...
Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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Sewer Pumps
Where the drainage system cannot drain by gravity to the sewer, an automatic pump or ejector can be used to discharge the soil and waste....
Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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Clean out's
All cleanouts should be accessible or reachable without having to remove a permanent portion of the structure. Cleanouts are designed to...
Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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Where does the poop go?
Modern plumbing, including proper sanitary drainage, is one of the reasons that diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera and dysentery...
Todd Engle
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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Ball Valves
Ball valves are less restrictive to flow than other valves. The handle clearly indicates whether the valve is open or closed. Ball...
Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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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...
Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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