Todd Engle
Todd Engle, CMI Certified Master Inspector (CMI)®
Experienced All CMIs® have completed at least 1,000 fee-paid inspections and/or hours of training and education combined. Established...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
Expansion tank on a Boiler
Hot water boilers should be provided with expansion tanks. There are two types of expansion tanks designated for use with a residential...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 12, 2022
- 2 min
Whirlpool / Jetted Tubs
Whirlpool/jetted bathtub fixtures must be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The bathtub may be filled with water...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
S trap vs a P trap
The illustration above shows the difference between an S-trap and a P-trap. S-traps are not permitted due to siphoning problems....
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Todd Engle
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
Crawlspace what to and what not to do
Unvented Crawlspaces In most climate zones, conditioned crawlspaces perform better than vented crawlspaces in terms of safety, health,...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
I love gardens but..................
Check for downspouts diverters not discharging water far enough away from the house. Check floor lawn irrigation systems spraying water...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
When shopping for a home check out the.....
BASEMENT for smells! Check both concrete walls and concrete slab floors for any indications or evidence of cracking. As a general rule,...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Framing Types old and new
There are two common styles of wood framing: balloon and platform. The main difference between balloon and platform framing is apparent...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Slab on Grade foundation
A slab-on-grade foundation is a type of foundation consisting of a structural concrete slab poured onto the ground, but usually, there is...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Blow it up!
What's an Arc Flash? An arc flash occurs when a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Shut it all down, The Main disconnect
All electrical systems require a means of disconnection so that the service can be shut down quickly if any dangerous conditions exist....
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
NM Cables
Many people use the name Romex® when referring to type-NM cable. Romex® is a trademarked name that has come into common usage for...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Wiring types
Wire types for North American wiring practices are defined by standards issued by Underwriters Laboratories, the Canadian Standards...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Knob & Tube what you need to know
Knob-and-Tube Knob-and-tube wiring is so named because of the porcelain fittings used to support and insulate the conductors from the...
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Todd Engle
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Water & Electrical are not friends
Moisture A crucial point to always bear in mind is that water can be a very good conductor of electricity. Any panel that is damp or wet...
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