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Electrical Stress Manifests Itself As Heat 27 Aug 2013 | 03:50 pm
We all know that electrical stress manifests itself as heat. With a thermal camera many times electrical or mechanical damage can be predicted by finding something to be unusually hot. Thermal camer...
Shave And A Haircut - Two Vents 26 Aug 2013 | 04:10 pm
Roof venting is essential. It moves heat and moisture out. Ideally as much air as goes in can come out. Flow. Ventilation can take many forms - a passive system like the one pictured to the left. ...
What About This Scorch? 25 Aug 2013 | 04:38 pm
The listing information said brand new water heater, and the serial number confirmed that. The water heater had something much, much more to say however. So, what about this scorch? This is the low...
Homeowner Electrical Wiring Gone Wild! 24 Aug 2013 | 04:08 pm
This show doesn't come on as infomercials late at night, but let's call it Homeowner Electrical Wiring Gone Wild! It starts with a completely remodeled home - new kitchen, new bathrooms, bedrooms red...
"Unseen Dangers" 21 Aug 2013 | 04:16 pm
I have a line on my inspection report that says: " An 'unseen dangers' specialist should be able to find unseen dangers in this property. However, the author of this report was not retained to do so...
Important Or Minor Point? 18 Aug 2013 | 05:05 pm
So, tell me your opinion - is this an important or minor point? On this pre-drywall inspection I noticed something from the garage that I don't see a lot and not many would notice at all. When it w....
The Lowest Point Is The Most Important 17 Aug 2013 | 04:15 pm
On this pre-drywall inspection, like with every pre-drywall inspection, the lowest point is the most important. Hence the word "foundation." If the foundation of anything is weak, or off center, or ...
A New Product Filling A Market Need Very Quickly And Very Well 11 Aug 2013 | 04:32 pm
Anytime I see a new product filling a market need very quickly and very well, it just brings a tear to my eye. My client couple and I had been going through a house, kind of from thing to thing, when...
Recover Yer Rain! 9 Aug 2013 | 03:48 pm
Friends and loyal followers! Hi!! It's me, Billy Jays again! How good it is to be with you so soon after the introduction of one of my most popular products - Dot Yer Drips! I have to say, Dot Yer...
Dot Yer Drips! 7 Aug 2013 | 04:39 pm
I folks! It's your old friend Billy Jays again! This new product has me so excited I simply could not wait to tell you about it! Every time I go to the State Fair or amusement park I am fascinated ...
