Lock Box Key, Supra Key??? - 04/23/09 07:41 AM
The Supra Key Lock Box and the Lock Box Combination Key Holder has become quite popular for many Realtor's. The issue with the Supra key is that it is set up on a time set. Most of the Supra key is activated either at 8:30AM or at 9:00AM. Quite convenient for the Realtor but not for the early bird Home Inspector, many times when the house is vacant we want to start early (7:30AM) because of a full day with three or more inspection. Guest what? If the house is on a Supra Lock Box you will have to wait........:(
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Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Indicators - 04/20/09 08:34 PM
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Indicators  
What are AFCIs? Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical outlets and circuit breakers designed to detect and respond to potentially dangerous electrical arcs in home branch wiring.   What are AFCI indicators? AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) indicators (sometimes called AFCI testers) are portable devices designed to test AFCI functionality. They create waveform patterns similar to those produced by actual arc faults, thereby causing working AFCIs to trip. AFCI indicators are considerably larger and more expensive (several hundred dollars) than their GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) indicator counterparts and are … (0 comments)

Inspecting septic systems. - 04/20/09 08:28 PM
Inspecting septic systems.  
A septic system receives, treats, and disposes of unwanted wastewater and solids from a building’s plumbing system. Solids are partially broken down into sludge within a septic tank and are separated from effluent (water) and scum (fat, oil and grease). Effluent regularly exits the tank into a drainfield where it is naturally filtered by bacteria and reentered into the groundwater. Scum and sludge must be pumped periodically and should never enter the drainfield.   When should a septic system be inspected?
As soon as a house is put on the market. This will enhance the home’s value … (0 comments)

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (SAFETY) - 04/12/09 11:04 AM
    Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical outlets and circuit breakers designed to detect and respond to potentially dangerous electrical arcs in home branch wiring. How do they work?   AFCIs function by monitoring the electrical waveform and promptly opening (interrupting) the circuit they serve if they detect changes in the wave pattern that are characteristic of a dangerous arc. They also must be capable of distinguishing safe, normal arcs, such as those created when a switch is turned on or a plug is pulled from a receptacle, from arcs that can cause fires. An AFCI can … (0 comments)

 
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