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Forum: Water Heaters
02-05-12, 08:27 AM
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Posted By VictorValencia

Sediment from water heater?

Hi Everyone,

My wife and I just finished a complete remodel on our home including all new copper piping. A few months after we finished,
the older water heater started leaking so we bought a...
12-15-10, 07:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,259
Posted By VictorValencia

Thanks Furd. That really helps. I think I...

Thanks Furd. That really helps. I think I understand except for one thing. Why is it different for the main panel? The
neutral and ground conductors are all connected to the same ground bars.
12-15-10, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,259
Posted By VictorValencia

Connecting circuits to sub-panel

I have a new sub-panel in my home connected to the main service panel
with a 4-conductor wire. The sub-panel has a neutral bar and an equipment
grounding bar.

For a typical circuit on the main...
Replies: 1
Views: 1,017
Posted By VictorValencia

Glue on solid hardwood?

I am having 3/4" solid Brazilian Rosewood installed throughout my house.
The sub-floor is 2x6 T&G (approx 45 years old). The plan is to lay down
3/8" plywood and then the flooring on top of that. ...
09-25-10, 10:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,244
Posted By VictorValencia

Electric radiant flooring vs insulation

Hi,

I am remodeling my home and considering using an electric radiant floor heating
product such as SunTouch in my bathrooms to keep the tile floor comfortable.
This would be in addition to...
Replies: 6
Views: 2,182
Posted By VictorValencia

I decided to get the galvanized jack with the...

I decided to get the galvanized jack with the opening sized
specifically for each pipe. Then I will use a rubber seal that slips over the pipe and jack. The nice thing is that if the
rubber seal...
Replies: 6
Views: 2,182
Posted By VictorValencia

Question about Roof Jacks

I am planning on using relatively inexpensive roof jacks from the local hardware store for my sewer vents. They have a rubber seal that you can cut to adapt to various size pipes (1.5-4 inches). I...
06-24-10, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,707
Posted By VictorValencia

Thanks Bud. The reference material you included...

Thanks Bud. The reference material you included was really helpful. I now have a better understanding of the importance
of sealing against air movement as well as thermal movement.

I figured...
06-24-10, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,707
Posted By VictorValencia

Attic Insulation

I live in the SF Bay area so we have a fairly temperate
climate. We are doing a complete remodel of our 1960's
single-story ranch style home.
We have a contractor building the shell and my wife...
05-17-10, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By VictorValencia

Thanks for your responses Chandler and Shacko. ...

Thanks for your responses Chandler and Shacko. Interesting about copper vs CPVC. I had to pull out the old stuff since it
has to be re-routed and there was a leak at the meter (in the metal no...
05-14-10, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By VictorValencia

Plumbing for Remodel

I am remodeling my home and I will be doing much of the plumbing myself. I have a few questions:

Water Main To House
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1) I am replacing 50' of CPVC with 1" copper type...
05-05-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,361
Posted By VictorValencia

re: Water main depth

I am located in the SF Bay Area. What exactly is frost?? :)

It makes sense to have it deeper. I can just bring it down to
18" below the surface.

Victor
05-05-10, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,361
Posted By VictorValencia

Water Main Depth

As part of a remodel I am replacing the water main from
the meter (near street) to the house since it is old
PVC. The output of the meter is only 1 foot below
ground. Can I just continue at...
05-03-10, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,467
Posted By VictorValencia

re: When is Conduit Needed?

OK. I think I understand. The total run is approximately 50'. I will use a cable that has 4 wires and no conduit. I will make sure that the ground and neutral are not connected to each other in...
05-03-10, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,467
Posted By VictorValencia

re: When is Conduit Needed?

Thanks for the feedback. I can make sure that the cable is more than 7' away from the attic scuttle. I will use a cable with all 3 wires. Am I supposed to use a 4th wire to ground the
2 panels...
05-03-10, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,467
Posted By VictorValencia

When is Conduit Needed?

Hi Everyone,

I have seen all the rules about conduit sizing and the # of conductors allowed but I have not been able to locate
guidelines on when conduit is needed. I am rewiring my
house...
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