Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Philadelphia PA
    Posts
    3,177

    Default nuisance condensate

    Photo shows intake and exhaust from a condensing furnace, directly above a patio/deck area. Doesn't this seem like a lousy location? Even if the exhaust pipe is sloped back toward the unit, which it appears to be, I'd still expect some dripping of condensate outside. I didn't see any during the inspection, but still ...

    Similar Threads:
    ***IMPORTANT*** You Need To Register To View Images ***IMPORTANT*** You Need To Register To View Images
    Inspection Referral
    "There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception." -James Thurber, writer and cartoonist (1894-1961)
    www.ArnoldHomeInspections.com

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Chicago IL
    Posts
    2,048

    Default Re: nuisance condensate

    I would also guess its going to drip at some time. Under typical layout the garage entry would be underneath the picture area. Is that the case here? If so I'd mention the drip possibility in relation to a car being parked under the pipes, could damage the paint.

    www.aic-chicago.com
    773/844-4AIC
    "The Code is not a ceiling to reach but a floor to work up from"

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Philadelphia PA
    Posts
    3,177

    Default Re: nuisance condensate

    Quote Originally Posted by Markus Keller View Post
    I would also guess its going to drip at some time. Under typical layout the garage entry would be underneath the picture area. Is that the case here? If so I'd mention the drip possibility in relation to a car being parked under the pipes, could damage the paint.
    Thanks Markus.

    No, the garage is at the front of the house, this is the rear. It's a combination back yard, patio and deck below the pipes. I'm concerned about people getting dripped on. There's also intake and exhaust (not in the photo) from a condensing tankless water heater over the same area.

    "There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception." -James Thurber, writer and cartoonist (1894-1961)
    www.ArnoldHomeInspections.com

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Chicago
    Posts
    928

    Default Re: nuisance condensate

    Why would it be expected to drip if the schedule 40 is correctly angled at 1'4" per foot towards the unit as it should be.
    OK take that back as they still drip some.
    I see much worse locations however (above A/C condensers and in gangways)(noise) though I look at that balcony and wonder how they got the slope in and how the temp even if lower than a regular B vent might effect what I assume is concrete.

    Last edited by Bob Elliott; 01-02-2011 at 06:48 PM.

  5. #5
    Don Murphy's Avatar
    Don Murphy Guest

    Default Re: nuisance condensate

    I'd be more concerned with people sitting on the deck breathing the exhaust! There likely is a code for that issue. Anybody?


  6. #6
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Philadelphia PA
    Posts
    3,177

    Default Re: nuisance condensate

    Quote Originally Posted by Don Murphy View Post
    I'd be more concerned with people sitting on the deck breathing the exhaust! There likely is a code for that issue. Anybody?
    Given that the tankless water heater is about 200K BTU, that might be a good point, too.

    "There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception." -James Thurber, writer and cartoonist (1894-1961)
    www.ArnoldHomeInspections.com

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Chicago
    Posts
    928

    Default Re: nuisance condensate

    Quote Originally Posted by Don Murphy View Post
    I'd be more concerned with people sitting on the deck breathing the exhaust! There likely is a code for that issue. Anybody?
    Clearance under veranda, porch deck, or
    balcony
    12 inches (30 cm) ‡


Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •