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Any time that you think that there is an easier way to make a living maybe you should watch this video.http://www.mikeholt.com/HighPowerJobVideo.php If you think that replacing a light switch or an outlet may shock you then watch these guys.I doubt that there are many of you understand the length...
04/03/2008
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Does anyone care.In January the 2008 NEC© went into effect in Ohio. Recently the Governor under pressure from builders took Ohio from the New 2008 NEC© back to the Old 2005 NEC©. For 1, 2, 3 family homes.Some of the changes where meant to improve the safety of homes. For the occupants. That means...
04/03/2008
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AFCI's in OhioIf after reading this opinion should those of you wishing further understanding of AFCI's please contact me. Or ask them here. And I will try to answer them.The following is copied from a letter from the Ohio Chapter of the IAEI."Let the Code Decide"OHIO CHAPTERInternational Associa...
04/02/2008
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GFCI's and the 2008 NEC The following are my opinions as a RBO (Residential Building Official) and are meant for those residing in Ohio. Nothing contained herein is meant as legal advice. Should you have questions about these opinions you should contact your local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdicti...
04/01/2008
I found a place where even the so called experts go to ask questions.You can read here the question of an  expert home inspector: http://www.certifiedmaster.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=56 "Yesterday i ran across an electrical system that had a 100 amp box that supplied another 100 amp box. Both...
09/09/2007
When building a new home the most important inspection that you can have performed is a footer inspection.If not performed quickly enough the footer can be hidden by the backfill and the basement floor.That is why I like to inspect the footer rather than waiting to do a foundation inspection.Here...
09/09/2007
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Freedom of speech, you have to love this country.Where else in the world can you offend someone and not be shot or put in jail.We do not have censorship here yet (in this country).This is one of the reasons that I like the Internet. No matter what you post it is out there forever. And do not beli...
08/21/2007
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Yesterday I was looking at a short sale with my Realtor. The home was sh**y to say the least. But I am telling the rest of the story to early.We, I mean me, decided to go down stairs first. Always the best place to start.This is a split with the garage on the side. OK.I open the door to the garag...
08/15/2007
Next time that you say "my job is so tough that no one could do it" check these guys out. They are the ones who keep your beer cold. Your wife's hair dry. Your kids cell phones charged.I doubt if many of us could perform these tasks. Or would chose to do so.What was you most difficult job?Some th...
08/15/2007
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You are not going to believe this.My wife just came home (I not talking about her coming home) and told me a story. I thought that she that was drinking on the job. Just kidding.She work for the gas co. and was in a back yard today when she heard "Hello Hello". She looked around and still "Hello ...
08/15/2007
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