. . . in an acrylic shower pan. Never, ever seen that one before. What do you think is behind the lowermost, canted tiles directly above the floor of the pan? That's not a trick question. I don't know.....Hahahahahahahahahahaha.............Click to View..http://www...Read More
Since the regulator was KaKa as well, I was able to just say "Replace leaking regulator and adjacent device". What is this object, patented by Mueller 50 or 60 years ago?....The toilet flange looks like it was built to last. Is it lead, and would it be soldered to the copper pipe?....Click to ViewRead More
Im installing a bathtub in my basement and had a question regarding leveling the tub. The floor where i am going to install it isnt level (probably off by 1/4-1/2" from wall to front). Would you guys simply level with plastic shims, or would you level the floor first with a floor leveling product?.....Read More
I found this at an inspection yesterday. I'm posting so fellow inspectors can see what to look out for. ....Lightning strikes can cause electrical surges in CSST. Arcing can happen where CSST is close or touching other potentially grounded systems such as steel duct work. The arcing can burn hol.....Read More
I have long heard the terms 'dry vent' and 'wet vent' pertaining to venting systems for plumbing. It appears that a wet vent is simply a dry vent that also has drain water running in it (such as the typical PVC DWV system in the home above the highest drain connection (sink, tub, etc.) in the home).....Read More
Who says you can't use a trash can lid for a drain pan? So what if it doesn't even have an actual drain.......Click to View..http://www.inspectorsjournal.c...oads/AHI in AR/tn/tn_2010831234813_HPIM5379.JPG.. 81.51 K...Read More
I haven't run across a suspected gray water system in about ten years.....This laundry tub is in an attached garage - an addition. The original attached garage was converted to a recreation room.....Click to View..http://www.inspectorsj...Read More