wes owens
05-09-2007, 08:05 PM
I wanted to get your thoughts on this setup of the cpvc supply lines being this close to the vent pipe and running over the top of the vent pipe.
I also wanted to know if the curve in the vent pipe is ok.
I talked to a contractor that told me about this client he had a while back.
The client had a gas water heater in the attic and the cpvc lines were too close to the vent pipe.
Apparently the client, not having enough patience to wait for the hot water to get to the rear bathroom faucets, cranked up the setting on the water heater.
The higher temps caused the supply line to split and caused $15,000.000 worth of water damage as it ran down through the ceiling and into the living space.
Oh, and I'm also noting the absent Seismic Straps.
I also wanted to know if the curve in the vent pipe is ok.
I talked to a contractor that told me about this client he had a while back.
The client had a gas water heater in the attic and the cpvc lines were too close to the vent pipe.
Apparently the client, not having enough patience to wait for the hot water to get to the rear bathroom faucets, cranked up the setting on the water heater.
The higher temps caused the supply line to split and caused $15,000.000 worth of water damage as it ran down through the ceiling and into the living space.
Oh, and I'm also noting the absent Seismic Straps.