attic furnace flex pipe and exhaust stack - InspectionNews

CHARLIE VAN FLEET · #1 (**permalink**) 02-22-2008, 04:39 PM

found this flex pipe and exhaust pipe in an attic today--and wonder what you think-----that's taking the word flex to the max----the exhaust stack is tilted and there is a 1/2 inch gap between the metal stack and the hard plastic coupler inside furnace----did get a co reading at gap----also should that top opening be covered because of the other stack exit---i wrote the flex pipe up as being stressed and a safety hazard--also wrote up the co reading and gap in stack as safety hazard and recommended a licenced {NATE OR ENERGY STAR} HVAC TECHNICIAN EVALUATE---THATS FOR THE IMPUT

CHARLIE VAN FLEET · #2 (**permalink**) 02-22-2008, 07:08 PM

any takers on this one

Billy Stephens · #3 (**permalink**) 02-22-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CHARLIE VAN FLEET

----also should that top opening be covered because of the other stack exit---

Charlie,

That furnace looks like it was made for upright or side mount thus the two opening in the cabinet.

I don't think there is a covering made for that opening.

The only sure way to tell would be to read the install instructions.

I would report the flex, gap,CO readings call for a Licensed HVAC and let it go.

Scott Patterson · #4 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 09:01 AM

Looks like the "B" vent connector is bent and that is why it is not fitting on the furnace exhaust flue.

The gas line is kinked and needs replacing.