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Hi Mark,

Sorry that sketch wasn't clear. Here are more drawings of the complete set up. Basically -- double lav, tub, and toilet. I was concerned that as I have it sketched right now, it won't...

I am in the process of redoing my bathroom and was wondering if the attached plumbing sketch will work. Specifically, I'm wondering if it's okay to dump the toilet directly into the main line with...

I have another question -- is there anything preventing me from upsizing the ground wire from the subpanel to its ground rod from what I used for the feeder (in this case I used 8awg copper for the...

Thanks.

I am adding a subpanel in my garage fed off the service I recently installed. I plan to use #1 Aluminum feeder conductors (2 hots, neutral and ground) in 2" pvc conduit. However, as the garage is a...

As I was up on my roof today on an unrelated issue, I decided to take a closer look at PG&E's connection to my service drop conductors. I noticed on one of the hots, there was exposed conductor...

That's exactly what I had thought, but wanted to make sure that I hadn't completely spaced on something. As far as the dryer, I actually did put in a neutral, I omitted it from the above...

To clarify --

Existing Panel --
1 Dryer Circuit (3 Wires -- Red, Black, Bare)
1 Heater/AC Circuit (3 Wires -- Red, Black, Bare)
1 Garage Subpanel Feeder (4 Wires -- Red, Black, White, Bare)
...

I just had the inspector by to review a 200A combo service entrance panel. He had one comment with respect to the equipment grounding conductor for my 240 volt circuits (3 total). He said each had...

I totally missed that part. That would be ideal. So, basically that means, if I use that, then I am good even if I have a shared neutral? Which, based on my limited understanding of AFCI's means...

Wow, that tool is pretty cool. Will it work on a fuse panel, though? Maybe the electrician would split the $350 cost with me.

Awesome. Thank you!

All,

Thanks for the comments. I am in California. I guess I am of the opinion too that if there were a "fire hazard" a fire would already have occurred. I would gander, however, that the...

Well, I finally got around to going to the electrical inspector to ask him about this. His response when I asked about AFCI requirements was that they are required and if they pop then that means...

Thanks for the information. I will let you know what I find out. If it makes any difference, when the panel is upgraded, all circuits will be existing.

I just had the electrician by today to give an estimate for a service panel upgrade from our 100a fuse service panel to a 200a service panel. I felt he was competent and knew what he was talking...

Update -- I now believe the clog is at the bottom of the tee. I say this because, although the sink hasn't backed up yet, with the toilet off and the sink running, I can see the water in the toilet...

It's back. I posted a picture this time in hopes that it will help for visualizing the situation. Today, I plan to pull the toilet again and snake as I did last time which I hope will buy time...

Well, I guess the title "mystery" was appropriate after all :)

Thanks. I think next time this happens it's going to be time to call a plumber based on what everyone has said.

I will definitely fill the tub up and keep my fingers crossed. If that pipe does need to come up, the location (crawlspace) is going to be a pain for digging.

Another thought I had is that it could be a tree root, but based on where I think the clog was, it seems unlikely. Also, I thought that tree roots usually affected clay pipe.

Could it be sand from tools that I've washed in the sink? That's all I can thing of. But, still that would be the sink and not the toilet. If/when "it" comes back, I'll see if I can snag it and/or...

It has to be the pipes then, since there are only two of us here and the only thing that goes down the toilet is toilet paper. The pipes are close to 70 years old and cast iron which I'm sure...

Thanks guys.

Milo -- I used the closet auger in the toilet. No cleanout behind the toilet. So, I'll give the vent a shot.

Tom -- No children; just dogs. I'm kind of curious as to what I'll...

Hello,

I was fortunate to be told by my girlfriend just as I was about to fall asleep that our toilet was clogged. After about 30 min. Using a closet auger (rotating as I slowly pushed it down...

I bought new fixtures and now have a box that allows 8 12 AWG conductors (4 in and 4 out) so I should be good.

I think my solution is going to be to get out the sledgehammer and release some frustration on these lights that seem to just be poorly designed. Then, I'll go buy some recessed lights with boxes...

I hope I'm not beating a dead horse, but I'm still hung up on the use of a "conductor" by the manufacturer. Your definition makes complete sense and is more logically than my conclusion, yet I'm...

I guess where I'm still a little confused -- "4 No. 14 AWG through branch circuit conductors" seems like it would mean a maximum of 2 wires into the box from the power source and 2 wires out of the...

Thanks for the diagram. That's really helpful. I think option one will work fine and since the switches are close to one another, I won't have to use that much of the 3 wire cable.

Power going into the switch. I do feel as though I am fighting, and losing. Thanks.

I'm finally getting around to finishing this project. My question now -- does the daisy chain between two recessed lights count as a through branch conductor for the purposes of the box fill...

Since it's going to eventually be covered, I'd rather go the plumber route and not worry about it possibly failing later.

Okay, thanks, I'll give that a shot.

My technique was to heat the pipe for 7-10 sec and then heat the fitting for 7-10 sec.

Title pretty much explains the problem, but a little background will probably help. Installed a copper water line about a year ago. The valve has been off, so no water has been in the pipe for the...

That is good to know about the energy efficiency/

Thanks, I was afraid of that being the answer. I guess it is a testament to Carrier though, and the previous owner's maintenance that that thing has worked for so long.

Hello,

I have a 30 year old roof top unit that no longer blows cool air. Our neighbor (who happens to work for a heating and cooling company) put in a dead start / booster which worked for...

That's a really good idea. Thanks.

Hello,

I have a 16" drop off from where I installed a patio door to my backyard. I plan on making wood stairs. Since my house is brick façade, I can't use a ledger to attach the stringers to. ...

Okay, thank you.

Unfortunately, they didn't define "through branch conductors" either on the unit or in their literature.

I am in the process of installing a recessed light. The sticker on the light says a maximum of "4 No. 14 AWG through branch circuit conductors" are allowed in the box. Based on my box fill...

I appreciate all the advice and information with respect to insulation and potential moisture problems. While I realize there is the "best way" to do things and a range of approaches less than the...

I don't understand why that's a requirement. I have gone through all this effort to make the unit air tight yet vapor permeable and by placing ventilation in the rafter bays I'd be creating easy...

I thought that unfaced polyiso would be fairly vapor permeable.

Great. I will go with the 2x6's and appropriate hangers then.

I actually installed 2" polyiso insulation under the roll roofing, so with the addition fiberglass bats in the cavity, I'd expect to...

Luckily there is no snow load, as I'm right near Sacramento, CA. I too am surprised that the roof hasn't yet fallen and would have never constructed it like that to begin with. The span is 10 ft. 2...