Gary N Smith, SafeHome Inspections
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Sizing a tankless water heater involves determining the hot water demand for your home and selecting a unit that can deliver the necessary hot water flow rate. Whether buying a home with a tankless heater already installed or converting your tank-style heater, there are a few factors to consider.
Installing PEX Manifold In general, manifolds should be installed in an accessible location very near the water heater. They should be accessible because one-half of the joints in the plumbing system is at the manifolds, and an accessible location improves the plumber’s
One of the last questions southerners think to answer has to be: Is my yard lamp radioactive? Whether you enjoy the glow of a camping lantern or the bright light of a natural gas lamp post, both share a similar component; compostable
A water heater sacrificial anode rod is a metal rod and is generally screwed into the top of the tank. It’s job is to attract corrosive elements in your potable water. Over time the rods get “sacrificed” for the healthy survival of the heater’s tank and the result can lead to smelly water.
This week I inspected a home with a vent-free fireplace. They’re common in Central Mississippi. After lighting the log set, my nose picked up a distinct odor. It smelled like a mix of burning dust and a kerosene lamp. The seller had