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Re: Oil to Gas conversion steps
This sounds like it might be a nyc specific question and things can be different there.
mattmia2
Re: If you are not using AI....
Careful. Like Googling spelling, "AI" is based on what everyone else is doing, not what is correct. It's a step or two before "trust but verify".
Computers don't think, & there aren't any signs that they ever will. People are just really bad at telling the difference. They can, however, add really well, provided they get the right numbers.
ratio
Re: Best Material to Use for Drainpipes in Residential Homes.
PVC & Copper DWV are nice and smooth, but are rarely reamed at installation, and those ragged, protruding lips are like fishhook on passing detrius..."All pipe shall be reamed."
Mad Dog
Re: Best Material to Use for Drainpipes in Residential Homes.
No-Hub cast iron has always been the top shelf material here and of course, the plumber installing it has to be of equal quailty as well.
No-Hub cast iron drains, ABS vents. For commercial work or houses over two stories, the materials had to be all metal, so we used DWV copper for the vents.
In the beginning, we used a chain snapper to cut the cast iron, but then transitioned to a chop saw as it was faster and the cuts more accurate.
Re: 2025 chevrolet brightdrop vans
It would pay to have techs house outfitted with level 2 charger, wireless usage meter in chargers. That way you could reimburse. Of course could be issue if there panel can't support it or they decide to move on. Probably need 40 amp circuit. That would be appx 7kw per hr charge. Of course matters how far commute is for tech and how much distance job to job avg. looks like bright drop 400 awd is rated at 300 mi in city or combined 272 which probably means 180 or so in winter sub 30 temps I would guess. Would need to verify cold weather range rating from mft. These ranges would have worked for my company if we didn't decide to shut down. But I am sure some it may not.
Re: Expansion tank waterlogged
Yep. I hear ya. I am seeing brackets to mount it the side of the tank. probably better than hanging from the rafters. Ive got a plaster ceiling up there which only seems so attached to the lathe.
i think this will work. And yeah, i think i should call someone about getting a prv and leak detection put on
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Sioux-Chief-598-023-3-Piece-TankBracket-w-2-Nylon-Straps-for-Water-Heater-Mount-Arm-Leg-Foot
Re: Is the circulator pump too powerful?
So … any Photos "Coming Soon to a Theater Near You" @gardenman?
Re: Restoring One Pipe -- finally
Yes, Velva ND. and you were here. You recognize the wash machine. it is still there. 3 phase, 3 hp belt drive, overhead shaft.
cgutha
Re: Best Material to Use for Drainpipes in Residential Homes.
Was that in Montana?
(couldn't resist 😎 )
Re: ASME requirements
I think most all boilers are ASME rated.
Where you run into issue is with boilers with a relief valve rated over 30psi and then the installer uses non ASME expansion tanks to save money.
I have gotten around this by installing a 30psi relief valve on the boiler and removing the 50 psi valve it came with as long as you don't need the higher pressure.
But you have to watch the boiler tapping size. Valves rated for the same BTU but for a higher pressure may have a smaller pipe size
I copied below something I found on the RAYPAK website
""Under ASME section IV part HLW rules, an ASME-compliant tank is required when the total system volume exceeds 120 gallons, or when the total heating capacity exceeds 200,000 BTUH.""
