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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, 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, 20221 min read
Air Jordon Just Kidding Air Gap!
An air gap in a drainage system is the unobstructed vertical distance of free space between the outlet of the waste pipe and the...
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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, 20221 min read
Never skip a sewer scope
Watch this and again NEVER skip a sewer scope! New construction also, we have found many new builds with sewer line issues...
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Todd Engle
Nov 12, 20221 min read
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Todd D. Engle, CMI Certified Master Inspector (CMI)® Ohio License number OHI.2019004720 Click this link to add us to your contacts:...
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Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Garbage disposals my opinion waster of money
I grew up on a farm = eat your food do not waste it! Debris from the disposal will clog your drains in enough time Pictures of various...
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Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20221 min read
S trap vs a P trap
The illustration above shows the difference between an S-trap and a P-trap. S-traps are not permitted due to siphoning problems....
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Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Truss uplift! What are those cracks in my ceiling?
Truss Uplift A home inspector may observe during a home inspection a crack in the corner of an interior ceiling made of drywall. The...
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Todd Engle
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Joist Notches and Holes where and what NOT to cut
Notches in the middle third of a floor joist are not permitted. Holes are not permitted to be located within 2 inches of the top or...
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