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I am new to this so I have a few questions. If I can "measure very small changes in the incoming AC" then will that allow my electrical system to avoid the dimming of the lights when the A/C condensers kick in? Thanks, MDS

What does the check valve do? How would that impact on the noise that I described? Thanks, MDS

Doesn't seem fair, but thanks for the feedback. MDS

Is there anything I can do about it short of replacing the faucets? Is there are way to reduce or eliminate the restrictors? Thanks, MDS

When you say "check valve" - what valve? At which location? Sorry, but I don't know much about this. Thanks, MDS

What does an air scoop do and where would it be? Would it be at the water heater or elsewhere in the piping for the recirculating pump? Thanks, MDS

Is is normal to have electrical dips/surges in a house? I remodeled the entire house 3 years ago. I upgraded the electrical service to 200Amps, put in a new HVAC system, etc. When the A/C and heating (and maybe the washer/dryer, can't quite remember) kick in, there is a dimming of the lights in...

I did a major remodel and some of the faucets have good water flow, but many have suboptimal water flow. My plumber says it is the plumbing fixtures, not the pipes (all redone in copper) or any installation issues. I don't know how to assess this and I don't know how to fix it (short of...

I have a recirculating pump in my two story house. My master bathroom is at the other end of the house from the hot water heater. There is a noise emanating from the attic above the master bathroom that is a mechanical noise (e.g. consistent pace) that happens daily, but especially in the...