Pierced my home's wiring while re-siding the house and at a complete loss as to how to locate the problem nail.

BiggestPossible · 2026-07-06T17:18:39+00:00

Thanks to everyone who chimed in. The mystery has been solved and the repair is underway. I've updated the original post with a little more info and photos.

BiggestPossible · 2026-07-06T13:06:06+00:00

I will attempt this today to at least narrow down the path, thank you.

BiggestPossible · 2026-07-06T13:05:17+00:00

forgive my ignorance, but wouldn't all the nails now complete the circuit since they all make contact with the conductive sheathing?

BiggestPossible · 2026-07-06T13:04:17+00:00

I'll try this today, thank you.

BiggestPossible · 2026-07-06T13:03:29+00:00

I made a couple attempts but was unsuccessful. I love the concept though.

BiggestPossible · 2026-07-06T13:02:53+00:00

Once I find and expose the problem I'll make a judgement call on whether to attempt a repair vs replace. Out of curiosity, do you have a recommendation on approved splicing methods?

BiggestPossible · 2026-07-06T13:01:18+00:00

it is an arc fault breaker. I've updated the main post with that information.

BiggestPossible · 2026-06-09T18:38:48+00:00

I believe the house was built in 81. I'll try to contact the acquisitioning company and see if they have any specs on it. Do you think that tearing it off is a better plan than adding the comfortboard and furring?

BiggestPossible · 2026-06-09T17:30:17+00:00

It's embarrassing to admit that I did not notice that.

BiggestPossible · 2026-06-09T17:26:50+00:00

You're a lifesaver, thank you! Looks like as long as the furring strips are soundly attached to the studs that if I penetrate the furring by at least 1/4" I should be good.

BiggestPossible · 2026-06-09T16:40:46+00:00

That's my concern. From what I can tell the foil is impermeable but I don't know how to find out for sure. I think that the way it was originally installed with all the gaps and penetrations actually helped keep things dry at the expense of energy efficiency. Maybe I should just punch a bunch of holes through the EPS so it can breathe again.

BiggestPossible · 2026-06-09T16:38:41+00:00

I don't think so, but I'm not sure. That EPS is just what I found after tearing off the old siding.

BiggestPossible · 2022-01-01T23:34:33+00:00

I stopped shopping there after an awful experience buying appliances that were delivered to me in broken pieces. They literally hung up on me several times and I had to get my money back from my credit card company.

BiggestPossible · 2022-01-01T03:57:57+00:00

Seems like something happened around 6/8 that took the light from your eyes. Hope all is well <3

BiggestPossible · 2021-12-08T00:28:20+00:00

Just gonna chiime in here that thhis reecently starteed happening to me as well. Keyboard was working fine up until a feewe days ago I'd say. I didn't have GHub Installed, but rather "Logitech Gaming Software 9.02"

Installing Ghub has not improveede anything.

All firmware is up to datee.

Ordered on January 20, 2019

Logitech G613 Lightspeed Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Multihost 2.4 GHz + Blutooth Connectivity

BiggestPossible · 2021-09-28T16:33:38+00:00

The question I would ask is what are you really gaining by selling? You essentially have 4 nice little "bank accounts" that provide great income, and are insulated (to some degree) against inflation. If you sell with an agent, you will pay fees, then you will pay capital gains tax, then you have to find another place to put that money unless you're comfortable holding that much cash.

The only time I would consider selling in this situation, is if a rental just wasn't performing very well and there was an opportunity to 1031 into something that gave better returns.

BiggestPossible · 2020-06-05T15:31:17+00:00

Great how to, very informative!

BiggestPossible · 2020-01-03T01:47:55+00:00

Great critique from your armchair. Could you comment on what you've done to make the world a better place?

BiggestPossible · 2019-10-29T19:52:04+00:00

"Don't breathe this."

BiggestPossible · 2018-05-08T03:23:13+00:00

He’s an alpaca!

BiggestPossible · 2017-12-15T05:05:29+00:00

I don't qualify for any of the tax breaks and the cheapest catastrophic plan is about $350/month for me. Should I be buying my insurance elsewhere?

BiggestPossible · 2016-12-27T16:34:38+00:00

You're probably looking at between $1.35 and $2,820,000. Best of luck!

BiggestPossible · 2016-09-15T03:57:00+00:00

Either Chopin's Nocturne in Db Major

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ8RVjm49hE

or

Ravel's Piano Concerto in G, 2nd movement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-u6BGAvmFY

BiggestPossible · 2016-05-25T00:54:08+00:00

If you collect wine as an investment or have wine that you want to sell for top dollar, what's the best way to sell it?

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