Frank Coztansa wrote:
Darkside wrote:
I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)?
In pittmike's case, its probably Genuine Draft.
Nice.
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| Author: | pittmike [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Water Heater Question |
I have a question about the water heater situation at my kid's new home. The heating unit is only two years old and when the gas guy came to turn on gas and check everything all is working. He turned off the water heater though and said it cannot be turned back on until an issue with the venting is fixed. He said the venting pipe above the water heater was getting too warm and there wasn't the correct draft. The house was inspected and as far as we can tell the chimney and all other thing are fine. I have not heard of such a thing on the water heater exhaust before. Any one hear have a Darko level of insight? |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 9:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Go tankless |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? Yes standard gray pipe sitting atop the water heater that then goes up angles then into the brick wall/chimney structure. |
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| Author: | denisdman [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
pittmike wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? Yes standard gray pipe sitting atop the water heater that then goes up angles then into the brick wall/chimney structure. brick wall, problem identified. Must be a stubborn water heater. |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
denisdman wrote: pittmike wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? Yes standard gray pipe sitting atop the water heater that then goes up angles then into the brick wall/chimney structure. brick wall, problem identified. Must be a stubborn water heater. yup |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
pittmike wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? Yes standard gray pipe sitting atop the water heater that then goes up angles then into the brick wall/chimney structure. The heat isn't a problem. It should be 350+ degree exhaust. The draft pressure is important though. Normally i drill a small hole in the flue pipe and use a draft gauge or a manometer to measure the draft pressure. Minimum should be 0.01 inches of water column pressure. If it doesn't do that there's yiur problem. |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Darkside wrote: pittmike wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? Yes standard gray pipe sitting atop the water heater that then goes up angles then into the brick wall/chimney structure. The heat isn't a problem. It should be 350+ degree exhaust. The draft pressure is important though. Normally i drill a small hole in the flue pipe and use a draft gauge or a manometer to measure the draft pressure. Minimum should be 0.01 inches of water column pressure. If it doesn't do that there's yiur problem. Thanks |
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| Author: | Ogie Oglethorpe [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 11:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Darkside wrote: pittmike wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? Yes standard gray pipe sitting atop the water heater that then goes up angles then into the brick wall/chimney structure. The heat isn't a problem. It should be 350+ degree exhaust. The draft pressure is important though. Normally i drill a small hole in the flue pipe and use a draft gauge or a manometer to measure the draft pressure. Minimum should be 0.01 inches of water column pressure. If it doesn't do that there's yiur problem. Where did you get the manometer? |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Ogie Oglethorpe wrote: Darkside wrote: pittmike wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? Yes standard gray pipe sitting atop the water heater that then goes up angles then into the brick wall/chimney structure. The heat isn't a problem. It should be 350+ degree exhaust. The draft pressure is important though. Normally i drill a small hole in the flue pipe and use a draft gauge or a manometer to measure the draft pressure. Minimum should be 0.01 inches of water column pressure. If it doesn't do that there's yiur problem. Where did you get the manometer? Manhattan |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
pittmike wrote: Ogie Oglethorpe wrote: Darkside wrote: pittmike wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? Yes standard gray pipe sitting atop the water heater that then goes up angles then into the brick wall/chimney structure. The heat isn't a problem. It should be 350+ degree exhaust. The draft pressure is important though. Normally i drill a small hole in the flue pipe and use a draft gauge or a manometer to measure the draft pressure. Minimum should be 0.01 inches of water column pressure. If it doesn't do that there's yiur problem. Where did you get the manometer? Manhattan Isle of Mann. |
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| Author: | The Man [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
pittmike wrote: Darkside wrote: pittmike wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? Yes standard gray pipe sitting atop the water heater that then goes up angles then into the brick wall/chimney structure. The heat isn't a problem. It should be 350+ degree exhaust. The draft pressure is important though. Normally i drill a small hole in the flue pipe and use a draft gauge or a manometer to measure the draft pressure. Minimum should be 0.01 inches of water column pressure. If it doesn't do that there's yiur problem. Thanks If he can, go on the roof and pull the cap off to check for blockage. I had these tiny chimney swifts that managed to squeeze through the screen and nest in mine. My CO detectors never went off and was still venting I guess. My only sign was a tiny drip at the base of the flue pipe. |
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| Author: | denisdman [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 1:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Oh the irony of “The Man” chiming in amid all the Man jokes…. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Thu Apr 03, 2025 8:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
turn it on and sit next to it for a few hours, just to test out the venting if there is a fire, try to die in it, as best you can |
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| Author: | Nardi [ Thu Apr 03, 2025 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Fuck the man o meter. That's for pussies. A real man would yank that tin pipe out of the brick. Blockage right there. Boom, steak dinner. |
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| Author: | Cashman [ Thu Apr 03, 2025 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Just move. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? In pittmike's case, its probably Genuine Draft.
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| Author: | pittmike [ Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Frank Coztansa wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? In pittmike's case, its probably Genuine Draft.Or Lite. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Frank Coztansa wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? In pittmike's case, its probably Genuine Draft. Nice. |
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| Author: | Seacrest [ Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
Darkside wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? In pittmike's case, its probably Genuine Draft. Nice.
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| Author: | BigW72 [ Thu Apr 10, 2025 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Heater Question |
pittmike wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: Darkside wrote: I'm assuming this is an atmospheric (natural draft, metal flue pipe)? In pittmike's case, its probably Genuine Draft.Or Lite. Deni$ has the market cornered on Miller Lite |
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