Discussion Forum
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Fantech or Lifebreath HRV?
Good news is my ICF & SIP house is exceptionally tight, so I really do need active ventilation. I am looking for a HRV with an aluminum core and low…
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Euro P-Trap Source?
I have been searching for European style P-Traps that I see in magazines on wall mount sinks. They look like an enlarged Tee with a small tail hanging below the…
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Pot Fillers
Why do pot fillers only supply cold water? It strikes me that full control of temperature would be ideal. I am considering installing a deck mount single handle control that…
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Basic Florescent Questions
Florescent bulb and ballast have me totally confused. Here goes: 1. Are florescent bulbs matched to magnetic OR electronic ballasts or can they work with either, providing factors other than…
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DWV Vent Confusion
Does every P-trap require a separate vent pipe or are there conditions where one vent can serve two P-traps? Example 1: 3" main starts with a toilet, then a 2"…
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Drywall Bids
I am an owner/builder and will soon need to get drywall bids. I am preparing a drawing and would like suggestions for items/specifications to include in the bid request.
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Champion toilet noise?
A friend mentioned that the American Standard Champion toilets make a loud noise when flushed. Is it louder than other gravity feed toilets or just a different sound?
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Timber Frame Dates
Two questions: Can anyone direct me to photos of dates carved into timbers? Also, is the tradition to carve the year timbers were raised or the house was occupied? Thanks…
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Chimney Damper Caps
I will have a Temp-Cast masonry heater and a Rais steel stove installed soon and need advice on chimney damper caps. Any recommendations on Lock-Top II, Lyemance or Chim-A-Lator would…
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NEC 300.13 & Pigtails
A post by JLasater, 71543.1, has several replies that have me confused regarding the requirement to use pigtails on the neutral of multi-branch circuits. This is important enough I thought…