Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    mathew stouffer's Avatar
    mathew stouffer Guest

    Default Furnace venting, I'm on a roll

    This vent is located 21 inches away from the window. This is a condo. Furnace is 100,00btu, high efficieny manufactured in 1992, although the vent was hot as he double LL. Called the county for distance requirements and they said ask manufacture. Any ideas

    Similar Threads:
    ***IMPORTANT*** You Need To Register To View Images ***IMPORTANT*** You Need To Register To View Images
    OREP Insurance

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Lake Barrington, IL
    Posts
    1,367

    Default Re: Furnace venting, I'm on a roll

    In reading some manf. specs you'll see distance requirements to windows as little as 12 inches. I don't get this and it's difficult to argue with such info - though I disagree with it.

    Eric Barker, ACI
    Lake Barrington, IL

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    St Paul, MN
    Posts
    1,630

    Default Re: Furnace venting, I'm on a roll

    Doesn't make any sense to me either, but every high efficiency manufacturer I've checked in the past is 12".

    MinnesotaHomeInspectors.com
    Minnesota Home Inspectors LLC
    ASHI #242887 mnradontesting.com

  4. #4
    David Bell's Avatar
    David Bell Guest

    Default Re: Furnace venting, I'm on a roll

    Looks like Ultra Vent. That crap was recalled. Not a proper termination outside or, location.


  5. #5
    mathew stouffer's Avatar
    mathew stouffer Guest

    Default Re: Furnace venting, I'm on a roll

    It was so hot you could not touch it for more than a second.


  6. #6
    Jon mackay's Avatar
    Jon mackay Guest

    Default Re: Furnace venting, I'm on a roll

    That is a unique configuration that is not likely clearly identified in a clearance spec.

    Typical category iv clearance is 12 inches to the side and below however this installation terminates out in front of the window and discharges toward the window so the conditions are different than the typical clearance spec.

    What was the manufacturer of the furnace?

    Category iv?

    What was the manufacturer of the vent?


  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Utah
    Posts
    390

    Default Re: Furnace venting, I'm on a roll

    Yikes. I don't care what code or manufacturer says, that is a disaster waiting to happen.


  8. #8
    mike huntzinger's Avatar
    mike huntzinger Guest

    Default Re: Furnace venting, I'm on a roll

    remind the clients that the winter time heat cycle to leave the window in the closed position due to the flue pipe termination right outside


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
  •