Real estate blog entries tagged with plumbing by Russel Ray, San Diego home inspector (Russel Ray, Property Consultant)

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plumbing: San Diego home inspection: Just because the sinks drain well.... - 08/03/09 07:36 PM

Occasionally I have a Client who has not only visited the property he's buying -- many times -- but he's also done a lot of inspecting and testing.
For example, a recent Client reported on the phone while making the appointment that the plumbing appeared fine, and he knew about the Zinsco … (11 comments)

plumbing: San Diego home inspections: Copper water pipes are so last year - 07/17/09 04:33 PM

Many foreclosed properties here in San Diego have not only been stripped of their appliances, and sometimes the sinks, toilets, and countertops, but also the copper water plumbing.
Now I've actually been thinking of stripping my own home of its copper plumbing, but not to sell it as scrap for … (10 comments)

plumbing: Managing your Clients' expectations - 12/17/08 02:49 PM

If one doesn't manage the expectations of one's Clients, bad things sometimes happen.Managing expectations is critical with home inspections because of when inspections occur. The best home inspection would occur when it was raining outside and when the property is vacant. Absent those conditions, though, we just have to do the best … (4 comments)

plumbing: i'm Little Johnny, and i'm a plumber's son - 10/13/08 04:57 AM

THE CHRONICLES OF LITTLE JOHNNY
Hello, there! i'm John. My dad is also John, so they call me Little Johnny! Although i'm only six years old, i'm pretty good at typing, using voice recognition software, and surfing the web. i even have my own blog where i keep a log … (7 comments)

plumbing: Sometimes it really is that simple (plumbing) - 08/17/08 11:54 AM

I have this almost insatiable thirst for knowledge, even to the extent that sometimes I just might be willing to pay for it. LOL Figure 1 shows the plumbing at a water heater and storage tank at an inspection a few years ago.
Figure 1. Plumbing maze
Usually when I … (9 comments)

plumbing: What are you thinking? Yes, you! (sink cabinets and chemical storage) - 08/06/08 07:45 AM

Sink cabinets and chemical storage
Sink cabinets are a significant area where water problems occur, and where mold and mildew are likely to be found. Think about what's located in your sink cabinets: the underside of metal sinks, garbage disposals with metal casings, copper water supply pipes, and plastic or metal … (9 comments)

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