Karen Margrave
How do YOU define Commercial Real Estate?
22 March 2013 | 47 replies
Do any of them use chemicals, any corrosives, are operations expected to be loud or cause noise issues?
Arnie Guida
Electrical Ghosts
30 March 2013 | 18 replies
Down in the basement I go, armed with bee randy new fuses, I pull the mains, move the cigar fuses a little to break any corrosion, screw in the bee randy new fuses, and voila, problem solved.What kills me is that the old fuses look and test fine.This has happened damn near every time.Had to do it again today.Cue Rod Serling and the Twilight Zone music...
Genny Li
Does no one replace their water heater anode rods?
2 September 2021 | 23 replies
The condensate drain and trap need to be cleaned, and the water replaced in the trap.The blower wheel needs to be checked for debris and cleaned if necessary (this requires complete removal of the blower wheel).An amp-draw test should be conducted on the blower motor and compared with what is listed.The wiring needs to be checked for corrosion and damage.The filters need to be checked
Robert D.
roofing question and estimate
23 April 2017 | 4 replies
this is the scope of work. the dimension of the roof is roughly 45X151) Tear-off all layers of roofing and gravel down to wood decking and legally dispose. 2) Inspect wood decking and replace all deteriorated and broken areas at $ 2.50 per sq. ft. 3) Inspect existing Ceramic Copings and replace all deteriorated and broken at $ 35.00 Each.4) Install Fiber Cant Strip at the base of the walls and curbs.5) Install 1 layer of Base Sheet over wood decking using corrosion resistant screws and plats. 6) Install 1 layer of Modified Bitumen CertainTeed GTA Granulated. 7) Install Metal gravelstop and gutter flashings at the roof edges. 8) Flash all vents, soilpipes, and chimney using the same Modified Bitumen. 9) Install 5” Galvanized Box Gutter and 3x4 Downspout to replace existing. 10) Pick up and haul away all roof debris generated by Presidential.
Drew Denham
Water pressure light???
25 December 2014 | 6 replies
Galvanic corrosion occurs wherever two different metals touch.
Joey Nakayama
To separate utilities, or not to separate utilities...
15 April 2014 | 11 replies
This can lead to additional corrosion w/in the pipes, possibly leading to premature failure of the heat exchanger, which is not inexpensive to fix as I just fixed one on one of my properties.Assuming you're on gas, you could (imo: should) install a condensing gas boiler.
Ryan Spath
Sulfur issue from city water?
31 May 2018 | 2 replies
The rotten egg smell is an indication of hydrogen sulfide in the water which can occur naturally, but is very corrosive and can cause problems with plumbing and fixtures.
Lara Chinarro
How long does a water heater last?
26 July 2018 | 14 replies
Don't forget also to replace the corrosion rod every five to ten years years to extend the life of your water heater.
Philip Nowak
How to Remove Rust From Metal Shed Roof
27 December 2015 | 18 replies
@Philip Nowak go to Home Depot and by some corroseal rust converter.
Phillip Dwyer
Water Leak Detection Devices
11 October 2020 | 14 replies
Unfortunately, we have corrosive water in our area, so we experience some issues more regularly than in other markets.