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Originally Posted By: cpetty
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while performing a mold inspection I noticed the gas-fired water heater
venting and was concern and need some advise.The vent was single wall
venting and had a 9o degree bened 8 to io inches above the vent hood.
Then there was a run 16 ft under the sub-floor and a hole cut into the
exhaust of the furnance that with out the roof.My concern was there was nothing to pull the exhaust from W.heat out unless the heat was on.There
was aluminium tape covering a junction 4 ft from the 90 bend and tape where they inserted the 3 inche single wall flue in the heating exhaust.
Anyone with info on this.The vent should always have an upward pitch
to the outside.
cpetty 
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Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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http://www.codecheck.com/pg21_22mechanical.html#flue
I would have to see it. Are there sheet metal screws holding the flue together? Does the single wall pipe go through the attic or wall?
No 90's allowed also read the section about slope. You probably have enough to reccomend evaluation and repair by an HVAC technician.
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Originally Posted By: jpope
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| bkelly2 wrote: |
| You probably have enough to reccomend evaluation and repair by an HVAC technician. |
How does this have anything to do with a mold inspection?
Unless you were performing a home inspection, you may be better off leaving this alone.
Mention the issue to the home owner. If you put anything in writing, you may be setting yourself up for problems. . .
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Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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| bkelly2 wrote: |
http://www.codecheck.com/pg21_22mechanical.html#flue
I would have to see it. Are there sheet metal screws holding the flue together? Does the single wall pipe go through the attic or wall?
No 90's allowed also read the section about slope. You probably have enough to reccomend evaluation and repair by an HVAC technician. |
Who said anything about writng a report Jeff?
I have been known to comment on situations that catch my eye from time to time, especially if I think it is a life/safety issue.
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