If I understood correctly., for either direction, the PVC pipes should be held at certain angle, so the air can go upwards to the outside exit port. Whereas the water shall go downwards to the furnance and exit out through a separate small water pipe down to the floor drain hole.
I just found mine had been cut half way off. Been that way for fifteen years! When the furnace broke down I noticed I had allot more energy and felt better..
As the viewer you need to understand that this trick needs to be done with the furnace turned off and that the vent needs to be replaced with an intact pipe before the furnace is started again. Leaving a hole in you vent pipe with the furnace running puts toxic flu gases into your home. NEVER ALLOW A VENT PIPE TO LEAK INTO YOUR HOUSE.
Thank you for the comment Mark. As Mark stated, be sure to turn furnace off and to NEVER ALLOW A VENT PIPE TO LEAK INTO YOUR HOUSE. I recommend installing a plug-in(AC) Carbon Monoxide detector with a battery backup in the same room as the furnace. Below is one that I would recommend using. www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/products/fire-safety/co-alarms/kn-cop-dp-10yb/
with respect to your comments about " hire a professional " , i would say better do DIY than hire someone as most are scammers in Toronto area. Just got scammed by a couple of iranian gas technicians. most real estate reps, lawyers, moving companies, renovation etc. all the scammers in Toronto area without any consequences, as laws and polices seem to promote such behaviors
The furnace vent pipe removes gases produced by combustion. One of those byproduct gases is water vapor. As it travels up the vent the water cools and condenses back to liquid. The flange at the inducer fan has a drain hose where what should be a small amount of water at a timeis supposed to collect and drain -- you should see it running to a trap and drain hose to the side of your furnace. If it's not working right, or the angle is pitched wrong, you can get the liquid water collecting in the exhaust vent pipe as happened here. Eventually that is going to run back into your inducer motor and wreck the motor, and/or back up into your pressure switch. Either way, your furnace stops working.
my furnace pipe runs through the roof of my house and the 1 pipe doesn't have enough fall in it and get's water in it is there some sort of a cap i can use for it?
That's what I was thinking but after seeing your video. I see its not metal. So how hot do your pipes get? How do they hold up to the heat? Interested in the integrity of the material under heat. My application is not for a house. Also I just like learning about building materials. Ive never seen high heat running through a pvc like material. So that is why I asked.
@@JoshuaCussins If your furnace uses metal venting you can’t use PVC venting They are 2 different kind of furnaces Only high efficiency furnace 90./. And above can use PVC venting
My furnace is new less than a year old installed my sears, had to drain the pipe two days in a row could be rain water coming in the exhaust which is sitting perpendicular to the ground or could it just be buildup of condensation that much overnight?
Most exhausts pipes have a 90 degree elbow or special fitting to prevent rain water from getting in on the outside of the building. It is possible that condensation can occur over the course of 24 hours but it should drain out on it's own. Check the pipes for proper pitch and make sure it is not being restricted on the outside.
So, what was the fix? I understand the problem. I understand we cannot leave a pipe with a hole there. Why did the pipe in the video need replacing? ....AND what was the fix so that condensation doesn't collect in the future?
@@aa07011 if this is a high efficiency furnace the pipe needs to tilt towards the furnace so the condensation flows back to the furnace where it goes through a drain inside and flows out to pvc to a floor drain. it does not damage the furnace
@@deacontravel you clued me to the clogged hose and manifold for the drain. working perfect, 0 dollars. most likely was all the condensation from the summer air cond, and since it couldnt drain, heater unable to stay running.
I did exactly what you showed and it worked,thank you!
If I understood correctly., for either direction, the PVC pipes should be held at certain angle, so the air can go upwards to the outside exit port. Whereas the water shall go downwards to the furnance and exit out through a separate small water pipe down to the floor drain hole.
I just found mine had been cut half way off. Been that way for fifteen years! When the furnace broke down I noticed I had allot more energy and felt better..
No pressure switch?
Was probably a "PROFESSIONAL" that put it in! ... Hire a professional that knows and cares about their work.
This is why i just end up doing everything my self.
My pipe had fallen down and created a catch for water(melted snow) had to drain and reinstall. Thanks for the info!!!
As the viewer you need to understand that this trick needs to be done with the furnace turned off and that the vent needs to be replaced with an intact pipe before the furnace is started again. Leaving a hole in you vent pipe with the furnace running puts toxic flu gases into your home. NEVER ALLOW A VENT PIPE TO LEAK INTO YOUR HOUSE.
Thank you for the comment Mark. As Mark stated, be sure to turn furnace off and to NEVER ALLOW A VENT PIPE TO LEAK INTO YOUR HOUSE.
I recommend installing a plug-in(AC) Carbon Monoxide detector with a battery backup in the same room as the furnace.
Below is one that I would recommend using.
www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/products/fire-safety/co-alarms/kn-cop-dp-10yb/
Holy CRAP that was a lot of water in there.
Why don't they sell 92 degree elbows?
Yes seen that happen we pulled a 5 gallon bucket full out in early 2000s whoever ran it was like 2o ft of level pipe
Water runs downhill. Simple yet somehow elusive.... 🤣
with respect to your comments about " hire a professional " , i would say better do DIY than hire someone as most are scammers in Toronto area. Just got scammed by a couple of iranian gas technicians. most real estate reps, lawyers, moving companies, renovation etc. all the scammers in Toronto area without any consequences, as laws and polices seem to promote such behaviors
I had a local pro that ignored this issue twice
Thanks
It could be nicer if you could explain the reason why it got water
The furnace vent pipe removes gases produced by combustion. One of those byproduct gases is water vapor. As it travels up the vent the water cools and condenses back to liquid. The flange at the inducer fan has a drain hose where what should be a small amount of water at a timeis supposed to collect and drain -- you should see it running to a trap and drain hose to the side of your furnace. If it's not working right, or the angle is pitched wrong, you can get the liquid water collecting in the exhaust vent pipe as happened here. Eventually that is going to run back into your inducer motor and wreck the motor, and/or back up into your pressure switch. Either way, your furnace stops working.
@verumillic1424 I have water in my vent furnace pipe, and I don't know how to fix it.
my furnace pipe runs through the roof of my house and the 1 pipe doesn't have enough fall in it and get's water in it is there some sort of a cap i can use for it?
Putting a cap on it could cause your furnace to quit working. You need to check with your manufacturer recommendations
Thank you
How does pvc hold up to high heat running through it? I'm interested in using some for a short run heat vent.
Typically HVAC pipe used for heating is galvanized metal ductwork.
Check your local building codes to verify what is acceptable for your application.
That's what I was thinking but after seeing your video. I see its not metal. So how hot do your pipes get? How do they hold up to the heat? Interested in the integrity of the material under heat. My application is not for a house. Also I just like learning about building materials. Ive never seen high heat running through a pvc like material. So that is why I asked.
@@JoshuaCussins
If your furnace uses metal venting you can’t use PVC venting
They are 2 different kind of furnaces
Only high efficiency furnace 90./. And above can use PVC venting
Right. Agree. My flu pipe is the round solid metal duct pipe. Seems safer to me too.
my pvc is sagging in the middle. should it drain outside or back down?
The exhaust should have fall/pitch back towards the furnace.
Back to the furnace billy
Couldnt use just put a tap and hose from elbow to the other plugged hole on the water trap clamped to the inducer?
That maybe possible but you would need to check with the manufacturer.
My furnace is new less than a year old installed my sears, had to drain the pipe two days in a row could be rain water coming in the exhaust which is sitting perpendicular to the ground or could it just be buildup of condensation that much overnight?
Most exhausts pipes have a 90 degree elbow or special fitting to prevent rain water from getting in on the outside of the building.
It is possible that condensation can occur over the course of 24 hours but it should drain out on it's own.
Check the pipes for proper pitch and make sure it is not being restricted on the outside.
If it's a high efficiency furnace, condensation seems more likely.
Can you use this water for your plants?
Very acidic
holy shit 🤣 wow. 90000 gallons.
THANKS . 1 HOUSE CALLED I FOUND THE PVC PIPE FULL OF WATER CAUSED THE FURN. NO HEAT .
So, what was the fix? I understand the problem. I understand we cannot leave a pipe with a hole there. Why did the pipe in the video need replacing? ....AND what was the fix so that condensation doesn't collect in the future?
The exhaust needs to have fall back towards the furnace. We had to cut a section out and replace with the correct amount of pitch on the pipe.
@@HammerleHomesProject I gotcha! Thanks for clarification!
Hammerle Homes if you do that all that water will go in the furnace and will rusted the pipes and the unit? There must be another solution
@@aa07011 if this is a high efficiency furnace the pipe needs to tilt towards the furnace so the condensation flows back to the furnace where it goes through a drain inside and flows out to pvc to a floor drain. it does not damage the furnace
@@deacontravel you clued me to the clogged hose and manifold for the drain. working perfect, 0 dollars.
most likely was all the condensation from the summer air cond, and since it couldnt drain, heater unable to stay running.
Mine has more water then that a lot more fml
Maybe, just maybe, if you are a professional, finish the video by explaining what to do in order to avoid this problem? Sheesh, what a waste of time
He may be a selfish professional that just wants your money.