Extractd from the archives, Thanks Paul for this list!

Paul Hinsperger
Hinsperger Inspection Services Ltd
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http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/templates/NACHI/images/icon_minipost.gifPosted: Sep 9, 2005 4:35 PM Post subject: Good posts & Free on-line courses. Now, as we enter in to Fall, many inspectors are finding that their business is slowing down a bit. Why not use some of that extra time to develope your knowledge base?

Below is a list of some posts made to the NACHI board that I feel are really good reading. This is by no means an exhaustive list as there have been many good contributions by some very knowledgeable people.

Electrical
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You’re welcome Joe. Also see http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?t=17170 for free on-line calculators

I saw the first link and forgot Dennis.

Is he OK?

Happy New Year!

Guys, there is a ton of usual info on Paul’s link, take some time and check it out. I was hoping/looking for a link like this. some of us new guys need this. Thanks Paul and Joe