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September 4, 2002

Just had a final inspection on a brownstone townhouse I'm doing in Harlem NY and the only objection the inspector had was that the electrical room, located in the very front…

September 3, 2002

Saw this on a new electric water heater: 5500 WATT  elements @ 240Volts,  30 AMP breaker required with 10 gauge feeders from the CB.   So why are the connector wires INSIDE…

September 2, 2002

I just bought a house and found that the bathroom overhead fans dump into the atic, not outside. I have at least 8 feet to the roof for the venting…

September 2, 2002

Can anyone out there provide guidance on insulating a cantileaver on a raised bungalow, as the floors over the cantileaver are very cold in the winter. The basement is heated…

September 2, 2002

I wish to waterproof a below-grade cinderblock wall.  I am using UGL Latex and will place insulated board between the firring strips before putting up wallboard.  Do I need to…

September 1, 2002

What's the flow rate (gal per min or hour ) for 1/4" plastic pipe at house hold pressure?

September 1, 2002

This question concerns a wall in our garage/shop.  The wall is cement block up to about 6 feet, and then 2x4-framed wall for 24" above that.  I want to insulate…

August 31, 2002

Does anyone know what the maximum lenght for a 4" metal pipe using 2 elbows ?

August 31, 2002

  Generator to furnace hook-up Can it possible be this easy? I have a 5000 watt Honda EB series generator and an oil fired two zone furnace in my home. …

August 30, 2002

Does anyone have experience with cellulose insulation in cathedral ceilings?  I am looking into insulation an addition and have several questions:  Will dense packing a cathedral ceiling create moisture problems…