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by flcruising
Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: 3in1 questions! :) How to fix... Hole in wall, wall mounti..
Replies: 2
Views: 1210

Re: 3in1 questions! :) How to fix... Hole in wall, wall moun

Ditto what bobfather99 said. The wall panels you have are typical for mobile homes. As for finding a matching pattern, probably not possible. If the holes are that small, you can treat them with caulk (White Lightning is my brand of choice) or spackle (drywall mud), and touchup paint that is close t...
by flcruising
Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Routing pass-through electrical conduit under home
Replies: 1
Views: 1219

Re: Routing pass-through electrical conduit under home

It is our policy to not answer questions regarding electrical.
https://www.mobilehomerepair.com/phpbb/v ... f=6&t=5628

Please call your local building authority.
by flcruising
Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Sewer Connection
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

Re: Sewer Connection

There should be a hard connection. I would take a look under your home and make sure the support straps for the main sewage pipe are all intact and holding properly. It may be an issue that has not been fully addressed and the visible symptom is this failing connection.
by flcruising
Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: Flooring (Economical!)
Replies: 17
Views: 21998

Re: Flooring (Economical!)

Here's some information about laminate flooring quality differences.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2341578_compare ... oring.html
by flcruising
Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Deck post suggestion (to bury or not to bury...)
Replies: 12
Views: 7660

Re: Deck post suggestion (to bury or not to bury...)

Thank you for the coupon suggestions, I will look into it. What kind of tar do you suggest? Roofing tar like this - http://www.lowes.com/pd_108952-29-0311-GA_4294934213_4294937087_?productId=1002189&Ns=p_product_price|0&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Roof%2BCoatings_4294934213_4294937087_%3FNs%3D...
by flcruising
Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:41 pm
Forum: Nordyne Service & Repair
Topic: Nordyne E1EH-012HA
Replies: 1
Views: 2598

Re: Nordyne E1EH-012HA

Sequencers are common devices, but $100 for a tech to rig it with no promise to return with the correct fix? I would call him again and ask him to fix properly, if he wants to charge for another service call, you can kindly tell him No, he needs to finish what he started. The type of rigging he did ...
by flcruising
Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Newbie with Basic Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 2749

Re: Newbie with Basic Questions

1. You mentioned that the I-beams are set in pockets in the foundation walls. Are you speaking of intermediate supports perpendicular to the main I-beams?

4. That fireplace looks like a prime candidate for a gas or wood stove insert! Open fireplaces are grossly inefficient as heat producers.
by flcruising
Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:22 am
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: Flooring (Economical!)
Replies: 17
Views: 21998

Re: Flooring (Economical!)

My suggestion is to start in the living room with a floating (laminate) flooring, and address each room later as money permits with differing material to set them apart. Use transition strips so you don't have to worry about matching the exact finishes. I like the idea of paper bag flooring (first I...
by flcruising
Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:02 pm
Forum: Coleman Service & Repair
Topic: Coleman 7970C856 pilot won't stay lit
Replies: 8
Views: 16982

Re: Coleman 7970C856 pilot won't stay lit

It could be a valve or burner issue, or now the vicinity of the pilot to the main jet. A service tech would know how to check. Here's a text copy from wikipedia about the drat inducer I mentioned- The flame originates at the burners and is drawn into the heat exchanger by the negative pressure produ...
by flcruising
Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:36 pm
Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
Topic: my blower will not come on
Replies: 2
Views: 2719

Re: my blower will not come on

Does it turn on when you change the fan setting on the thermostat from AUTO to ON?
by flcruising
Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: Coleman Service & Repair
Topic: Coleman 7970C856 pilot won't stay lit
Replies: 8
Views: 16982

Re: Coleman 7970C856 pilot won't stay lit

Does the draft inducer run?
by flcruising
Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Deck post suggestion (to bury or not to bury...)
Replies: 12
Views: 7660

Re: Deck post suggestion (to bury or not to bury...)

Sounds like a plan then. Cross-bracing would be simple.

JD, just to clarify, this is the type of post block I was referring to. I believe the one in the foreground is what I've seen at my local Lowes.

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by flcruising
Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Roof Coating after Relocation - Need Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1840

Re: Roof Coating after Relocation - Need Advice

Sounds like you are describing an Aluminum Roof Coating. I've applied this to an RV roof before. If the 'cracks' you are seeing are surface only, then I wouldn't worry about it as they are superficial. The aluminum finish that usually floats to the surface after application is perishable (at least f...
by flcruising
Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:45 am
Forum: Coleman Service & Repair
Topic: EB15B Sequencer again?
Replies: 1
Views: 4204

Re: EB15B Sequencer again?

Being that is sounds like the sequencer may be the issue again, I think it's time to contact them about a replacement.

http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/contacthvac.htm
by flcruising
Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Deck post suggestion (to bury or not to bury...)
Replies: 12
Views: 7660

Deck post suggestion (to bury or not to bury...)

I will be building a simple detached 8' x 8' deck off our back door in the next month, and as I am getting a material list, am torn between concrete pier bases and anchors or buried wood posts. I am in NW Florida, so the soil is sand, which compacts and perc's extremely well. I 'planned' on digging ...