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Dana Bostick

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Expertise

Pretty much any residential plumbing questions. For "item specific" details such as a specific model of fixture, I will need to research and there may not be any useful information available. Note: I live and work in Southern California. We do not, as a rule, use hot water or steam heating systems, oil fired boilers or private water wells so my knowledge in those areas is pretty limited. There are others here on AllExerts that can probably answer those questions better.

Experience in the area

Retired Licensed General Contractor with Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical sub-licenses. Active Certified InterNachi Home Inspector and Infrared Thermographer

Organizations

InterNachi

Publications

SearchWarp, Article Alley, www.DIYHomeInspection.blogspot.com, ActiveRain.com "Rain Maker",

Education/Credentials

30 years in the trades, Licensed General Contractor, Certified Infrared Thermographer

Awards and Honors

InterNachi Certified Property Inspector, Listed FHA Fee Inspector, HUD Mobile Home Inspector

Past/Present Clients

Home buyers, sellers and owners, Investors, Commercial roofing companies (infrared roof scans for moisture intrusion)

What do you like about this subject?

While I'm no longer actively contracting, I do like to "keep my chops up" by answering these questions. I have many, many years in the building trades and love to share my knowledge and help others.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I still follow new developments in the field about new materials etc. I often discover new things while researching information about the questions I receive.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

You know what flows downhill, payday is on Friday and don't bite your fingernails. (plumber inside joke)

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

"Green" is a new HOT buzzword. Taking the same old product and changing the slant of the advertising and the packaging does not make it "green".

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Sukhdeep	02/07/12	8	8	8
Marty	01/28/12	10	10	10	Thanks Dana.
Anne	01/25/12	10	10	10	great reply and quick! Thanks Dana!
Brent	01/24/12	10	10	10	That was exactly what I was looking .....
Sean	01/20/12	10	10	10	I appreciate the quick response, thorough information .....

Recent Answers from Dana Bostick

2012-02-11 Fireplace Gas Valve:

Hi Clint, I believe these types of valves are typical "compression" type globe valves which means they have a washer and seat. After turning off the gas, you should be able to back off the gland nut and

2012-02-05 Pipe Leakage:

Hi Mike, To answer your first question, Yes, it is possible. It could be a seepage type leak rather than a "sprayer". Small leaks tend to accumulate mineral build up in time and seal off now and then

2012-02-02 Our very old steel water pipe cracked:

Hello Makoto, Depending on the length of the split, a standard 2-bolt repair clamp might do the job. Try to clean up the exterior of the old pipe as much as you can before installing. I have used these

2012-01-31 Cold water overflow:

Hello Andrea, I can think of no reason for this. There should not be an "overflow" line. The TPRV drain will occasionally leak if the pressure in the tank is too high for some reason but that's all.

2012-01-30 Sewage odour in Kitchen:

Hi Sukhdeep, Remodeling can be tricky. When plumbing is originally installed, none of the wall finishes like wall board are applied yet and everything is exposed. During a remodel, its all covered and

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