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by altasnowman
Thu Jul 26, 2007 11:21 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: What kind of tape?
Replies: 5
Views: 2962

RE: What kind of tape?

HI busybee , You might try old fashioned freezer tape it should work as long as it has a clean surface to attach to and it will remove quite easily in the spring and if there is a residue from the glue you can clean that off with a rag and some lighter fluid. freeze tape should be available at your ...
by altasnowman
Thu Jul 26, 2007 11:15 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Hoping someone knows what I'm talking about
Replies: 11
Views: 4561

RE: Hoping someone knows what I'm talking about

hello, i know the product you are looking for but the name of it slips my mind(old age catching up to me) and as far as i know it has not been on the market for at least 10 years now. you could check with a local roofing and siding company and have their purchasing agent check his books as they may ...
by altasnowman
Thu Jul 26, 2007 11:10 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Problem....
Replies: 4
Views: 2641

RE: Electrical Problem....

hi , first i would disconnect line from breaker and use a meter to see if i have continuity in lines, cause it sounds like you have a nail,staple or screw through line if that is the case you can use a stud finder it locate the short altho this will take a lot of time. only other thing i can suggest...
by altasnowman
Thu Jul 26, 2007 11:03 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Pex lines and heat tapes
Replies: 5
Views: 3668

RE: Pex lines and heat tapes

Thanks everyone for the input, Busybee we live in a park, guess i can tell neighbor that pex can not be used as main line. already know what my neighbors next question is going to be and I was so looking forward to an easy summer. guess I'll have to go back to work again.LOL
by altasnowman
Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:54 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Installing wood stove in Manufactured home
Replies: 12
Views: 15764

RE: Installing wood stove in Manufactured home

Hi, I installed a REGENCY in my 14 wide and built my own hearth pad, was not difficult but here in Canada not only does it need to be mobile home approved it also has to be WETT certified. doing this yourself is not hard to do but just remember measure twice and cut once. My wood stove is sitting be...
by altasnowman
Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:28 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Pex lines and heat tapes
Replies: 5
Views: 3668

Pex lines and heat tapes

Good day everyone, just had my neighbor ask me if he could use Pex line in place of copper for main line into home and would he need to put a heat tape on it. i told him i was not sure but i would check with others. would appreciate all input to this question.
by altasnowman
Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:23 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Compressor/nailer question
Replies: 12
Views: 6698

RE: Compressor/nailer question

Hi , guess i must be old fashioned cause in my book of learning i was taught to glue and screw. having said that i have tried using air and altho it may be quicker, i find that the old way is still the best way(no squeaks). guess the choice is yours but you are the one that is paying the bills.
by altasnowman
Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:50 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Where to find replacement wallboard
Replies: 4
Views: 2861

RE: Where to find replacement wallboard

Hi Jim, can not think of the name of the board but what it sounds like is a 1/4" plywood that has had a vinyl attached to it. you might be able to get this product at Home-depot,Eagle or if you have a plywood specialty store around you might find it there. in the interim i will try to find the ...
by altasnowman
Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:42 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Tilting porch roof
Replies: 3
Views: 2360

RE: Tilting porch roof

Hi CPA, just a thought if you have the room take a 4x4 that would extend out of either side of the roof about 2 feet and using side walk blocks as a base then use 4x4's and jack roof back into place. this will give you room to remove old supports so that you can dig or drill new pilings.I have done ...
by altasnowman
Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:58 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Floor plan
Replies: 5
Views: 3896

RE: Floor plan

hi gillard what is it you need to know about Bendix trailers need a little more info to try to help.
by altasnowman
Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:47 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: power issue
Replies: 6
Views: 3179

RE: power issue

Hi digger, sound like you may have several problems. first i would check to see if any of your plug-ins are tied to light switches,to check this take a lamp and plug in to one of the plugs that has no power then try flipping light switches if that doesn't work then i would think either loose connect...
by altasnowman
Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:22 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: !!! FLOORED !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3013

RE: !!! FLOORED !!!

Hi, just my 2cents worth. when we bought our home it came with peel and stick flooring, at the time it looked good but 6 months later it started to move thought it could be fixed and several weeks later and much frustration we finally said no more and removed it all spent a few dollars and went with...
by altasnowman
Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:49 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New Moderator!
Replies: 20
Views: 8888

RE: New Moderator!

congrats and well done. with age and wisdom come responsibility.
by altasnowman
Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:43 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Help me….
Replies: 11
Views: 5193

RE: Help me….

Hi Gillard, 6 mil poly (if blk & wht) place so that black side is down. if you are blocking your home you will want to place your blocking on a 6"base of gravel, this will help in keeping water away from blocking, and a hight of 36" is required between bottom of trailer and ground. you...
by altasnowman
Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New Mobile Suggestions
Replies: 14
Views: 7859

RE: New Mobile Suggestions

Hello and welcome, Have to agree with what Archie gave you and add one more item to the list. Talk to manufacturer and see if they can install a sprinkler system (know this is a huge cost but so is a new home) or a fire suppressant system with heads at the furnace and stove areas. wish that governme...