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Jim Hintz
06-04-2013, 09:21 AM
House Built in 2009, hasn't exploded yet, is this an issue?


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Mark Reinmiller
06-04-2013, 03:43 PM
House Built in 2009, hasn't exploded yet, is this an issue?


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Not much different than a gas line in a gas fireplace. I can't recall any clearance requirement in codes. I would say the chance of explosion is zero, but I am willing to stand corrected if someone knows otherwise.

wayne soper
06-04-2013, 04:37 PM
If that plastic can melt, it's a fire hazard. Can it melt? I would recommend double walled vent pipe for safety.

Vern Heiler
06-04-2013, 05:06 PM
If that plastic can melt, it's a fire hazard. Can it melt? I would recommend double walled vent pipe for safety.
Already has all those wrinkles of double wall B' vent.

Mark Reinmiller
06-04-2013, 07:01 PM
Already has all those wrinkles of double wall B' vent.

That is not b-vent. It is single wall.

The gas connector has a polymer coating (looks like BrassCraft). These can be used inside of a gas fireplace so I don't think melting is likely.

gary carroll
06-10-2013, 10:54 AM
If that plastic can melt, it's a fire hazard. Can it melt? I would recommend double walled vent pipe for safety.

Not sure what plastic you are referring to. If it's the yellow gas line, I think that is coated stainless steel.