Homeowner Forum / Repair / December 2007

I'm planning to install a subpanel on the 2nd floor that is fed from a
main in the basement.  I'm guessing it's about a 40' run.  The panel
will be 100A or 125A.  The reading I've done so far suggested I need
SER type cable for the feeder run.  I couldn't find this cable at any

have been thinking about getting a steel roof (shingles) for 3 yrs
now.  My asphalt shingle roof leaks now.  called this guy (150 miles
from here) selling Metalworks (tamko) steel shingles.  He comes &
throws this 1/2hr sales pitch at me.  The steel is not much better

louvered closet doors, that will cover  8ft tall X 20ft. wide?

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I'm supposed to be using the 2006 International Plumbing Code (IPC).
I heard somewhere that water closets don't need cleanouts.  However
under the section for "Cleanouts" that fact is not mentioned.  In
fact, it says I must

I'm looking for resources on flashing skylights in a new metal roof.  
This is really a mind bender because of the ribs on the metal.  Any
pointers or advice really appreciated....

I`m planing on running An electric line from the house to a shed. It
will be in buried in conduit. Can I pull romex through the conduit or
should I use individual conductors? Is stranded  wire or solid best?
Thanks all

I have an investment property and one of the apartments is equipped
with the so call "Gas-On-Gas" Stove/Heat system.  The unit is
marginally working and I am looking into replacing the unit.  My
understanding is that they don't make these types of units anymore.

 What is the procedure for running a pressure test with air on the gas line
at a gas pack unit. It has to maintain 10 lbs. of pressure over night. I have
not done this type of test in a long time. I have the test gauge. This is
required because the unit has been off for over a year ...

I have a concrete foundation, and am finishing the basement.  We just
decided on putting in a bar, with an island bar about 4 feet off the
nearest wall.  I will need to run electric to the island in order to
power the fridge and wine chiller, but just don't know what the code-

I have a beautiful inlaid burl dining room table. It has a very high gloss
finish. Some miscreant put a small nick (1 mm deep) in the surface, barely
noticeable but, it's there.
I understand there are two types of finish for high-end tabletops, they are

Isn't water and laundry detergent from your washing machine supposed
to be pumped to your septic tank (if you have one)? I recently
discovered that my father has been pumping the water to the outside
ground. I would think that would be bad for the environment since it

about a year and half ago, I had a security light installed on my
garage with a day/night sensor. Latley, I have been noticing the light
flickers.. not a quick flicker, but inconsistent alternating levels of
light amount coming from the bulb (mercury vapor bulb).. it is kind of

I've been reading about the proper way to vent a utility sink in the
basement.   After looking at the existing plumbing I discovered that a
first floor bath and kitchen sink share a single (wet) vent.  Only the
bath sink has a dry vent.   I bought this house (new construction) in

I replaced a 110 volt outlet and ran an additional outlet from it. Now my vm
says I have 110volts but nothing works when I plug into it. So I removed the
second outlet while checking to make sure I had wired correctly, tested the
outlet - vm says I have voltage but nothing I plug in ...