Discussion Forum
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Heating Control Problem
I need advice on controls for my hot water/heating system. I have a Rinnai "on demand" water heater doing both domestic hot water and radiant floor heat. I have isolated…
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Stairs Treads
I am building stairs in my new house - they are going to be open on both sides. This means cutting returns on each side of each oak tread. I…
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Plumbing Problem
In connecting my 3/4 copper supply to a heat exchanger, I had to use 3/4 female adapters to make the connections. I used thread tape and tightened the adapters about…
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Drywall Taping Problem
I don't too much drywall tapeing and finishing - mostly on small remodel jobs. Sometimes I have a problem with the paper joint tape bubbling on the seam. It is…
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Transfer Switch Wiring
Wiring my own new home with 200 amp, 40 circuit panel. Want to install a transfer switch so later I can connect to a generator in case of power failure…
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Plumbing Question
The new International Plumbing code allows the use of "air admittance valves" which can be used in place of a vent, especially at the kitchen sink where drilling through 3…
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New Transit Needed
My old Sears transit finally gave up and I need a new one. Since I am retired and only need it for building my own house I don't want to…
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Tankless Water Heater
Has anyone experience with Rinnai tankless water heaters. I talked to the company at the Builders Show in Los Vegas and I am quite interested in puting one in my…
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Plumbing Problem
Building a new house. The kitchen sink is over 30 feet away from the water heater. Do I put in a recirculating pump or is there some other solution so…
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Ceiling/roof Insulation
With the new IRC code requiring R38 in the ceiling or roof (for a cathedral ceiling), I am wondering how other contractors handle this. With a ceiling it is no…