It's Good!That's what I thought when I saw this beautiful installation of a radon mitigation system. They split the ol' uprights with that pipe. What most people would notice is that the pipe is plastic. The "uprights" are two outdoor spotlights.

Plastic last time I knew melts when heated. PVC in particular has a very low melt temperature (I worked in plastics for 20 years). Light bulbs, especially high wattage incandescent bulbs, get very hot.

This installation shows;

  1. A lack of planning
  2. An unwillingness to adjust to the situation
  3. An I-Just-Don't-Care-Attitude or lack of pride in my workmanship

I think this installation really all boils down to my number three point, lack of pride.

One of the most prevalent characteristics I see with AR members is pride in what they do. It takes a certain amount of pride and more importantly passion to be able to write blogs that are good and helpful.

I think the guy that installed this system could take a lesson from the members here on Active Rain.

 

James Quarello
NRSB #8SS0022
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC

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11 Comments on The Kick is Up....It's Good!

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382,338 Points 23 Featured Posts Outside Blog

James it looks as if there is plenty of light for anyone to see what you are talking about:)

9:09am • #1
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James,

At first I thought it was a weird downspout, since we see so little in the way of radon mitigation, but that did not look right with the real gutter and downspout nearby.

10:41pm • #2
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Charlie, I think the guy that put that in is a dim bulb.

Steve, We have plenty of radon mitigation systems around here.

6:10am • #3
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It amazes me as to what some people will do to avoid doing it the right way.

10:35am • #4
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Mr James,

I would love to crawl down that pipe and see what I could find below.

Nutsy

1:47pm • #5
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Betina, A lot of effort that could be put to good use.

Nutsy, When you reach a certain point in the pipe you will be very surprised.

3:56pm • #6
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C'mon, James.  That is symmetry and beauty all in one installation.  Next you are going to condemn the fact that water can get right down to the fan.  I'm glad you aren't inspecting my house...

Actually, you could probably give me some great pointers!

6:43am • #7
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Jay, If the house does have a radon mitigation system I do inspect it. I have a section in my reports just for them.

7:10am • #8
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Mr James,

Could you please post a photo of you in your moon suit, inspecting for radar. Nutsy would so like to see that. In the force we use radar at speed traps too.

Nutsy

10:32pm • #9
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Jay, That's great. A lot of companies around here don't look at them at all.

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