Thank you. That was excellent. A good overview of the correct way to vent an appliance. And lots of reasons & explanations why it has to be this way and not that way etc. Very good
Awesome video man, some one just took out my electric water heater n installed a natural gas 40 gallon tank, i was concerned about the venting, I'm in a trailer home going out side wall, I'm happy with the height but not the venting pipe, I'll go get b pipe n do it myself, the hard part was done, ☮️from🇨🇦
Excellent tutorial ! Thank you 🙏🏼. Going to be moving my water heater to a outside metal enclosure(Currently in my kitchen ) . Going to run my B vent through the edge of the eve . I do plan on using all the materials you mentioned in this video .
In this video, Plumbing Solutions provides an amazing explanation on venting a water heater. It leaves no room for error. -- JodyTucker | Jan. 28, 2022
I am replacing my water heater which has existing B vent. I want to buy a new water heater that is 2 inches taller - is it possible to modify current B vent or do I have to reinstall entire thing ? Thanks!
Roofers are not allowed to replace flue caps in Colorado. I thought the double wall was mainly for condensation. The single wall pipe would condensate moisture on cool down
damn good video! very informative, no bs. Super helpful with answering my question... can b vent be run from a basement, out the side wall rather than through the existing chimney flue (vertical termination)
In your exact setup could you continue the first 45 degree run through an exterior wall then another 45 outside of the wall to allow the vent to terminate in a vertical orientation?
Hello there! Is there such things as a 'low-height draft hood'? I'd like to increase the pitch of my 3" vent as much as possible. I cannot lower the water-heater or raise the other end of the vertical vent where it enters (or connects) to the vertical section of the vent. Currently, the pitch is quite alright but I just like to increase it. Thank you for your great videos. 👍.
What could you speculate if after a new home build, ticking noises come from the hot water heater vent which runs close to rooms as it goes up through the 2nd story subfloor to the roof? And what could be done about it?
Sorry, new to this thing. The code says the b vent should not exceed 45° (and one 60° is allowed). I am confused. Can I make a 90° angle just like you did in the attic? Thanks
well, it shouldn't. The air moving through it should be hot enough to cook off any condensate especially in the summertime. You could be missing the end cap.
I looked at my water heater installation directions. It says you need a minimum12" vertical section before any bends to insure proper drafting. Any comments?
@@dsbakp That is not a requirement it is only a recommendation! I started with a 45° on top of my draft hood to a 24” straight and my inspector passed me in New Jersey!
Was hoping to see something on oval b vent. Manufactuer says 4 and 5 inch can go in a 2x4 wall but the numbers don't add up. The 5 inch b vent is 2 7/8 outside thickness so to maintain a 1 inch clearance one would need a 4 7/8 stud. ? Edit: I reread the instructions for hart cooley and it says a 1 inch clearance is required for draft hooded appliances except except when the b vent is used in the stud space. Now, I'm really confused 🙂
@@PlumbingSolutionsLLC all the major manufacturers say you can as long as you use their firestops which center the oval b vent in the 14.5 inch stud space at top and bottom. I don't understand why the oval b vent needs less clearance but the instructions seem quite clear that thats the case. Check out Selkirk's oval b vent instructions.
Is it expected and acceptable for small amounts of water drips to follow the B vent pipe down from the roof during very heavy rain? Mine does this, even with a termination vent cap inplace.
I have a traditional water heater vented through my roof Is it possible to change the direction horizontally to go out the side wall with this water heater?
Yes but you can not terminate horizontally . You still have to go vertical above the roof line. You could get a direct vent heater they terminate horizontally and draw their air from out side. but they cost more.
I couldn’t locate this pipe in attic, will this be connected to fireplace in some cases? There is no pipe at all in the attic, water is leaking to my basement where this vent goes into the ceiling of my basement, so I need to identify the source.
? I got a bradford White venting into an old asbestus vertical but condensation is dripping at the ceiling do i change to b vent. Will that get the moisture out?
Question: How do you air seal the B vent (Obviously that doesn't happen I don't see anyone doing it) Like HVAC ducts you can snap them together and then you need to tape and mastic them to keep the air in (even the factory joints). Why and how do you not do this with B vent carrying a more important gas? is it the capillary/ vacuum that keeps it from leaking?
Manufacturers stamp on their b vent that it must be 1 inch from combustible material. Unfaced fiberglass and rockwool are considered non combustibles so why what code prevents their use in contact with b vent?
It's code 502.7 in the international fuel gas code book . but the code book also says follow Manufacturers guidelines.. so it what ever the Inspector thinks.. lol
Great video, but what does 'go back ten feet' in the attic mean?. Ten feet from what? Back from what? Toward what? I understood how you don’t want it terminating too close to the peak or the eaves, but that 'back ten feet' has me stumped.
Nothing brief about that overview! Very informative and easy to follow - well done.
extremely informative. He goes over every aspect, definitely worth watching. Excellent job!!!
I appreciate that!
Excellent Video! I'm a home inspector and learned a few thing. Thanks!
oh my goodness, all the terminology for the different doodads was so helpful - thank you!
Thanks for making such a thorough and informative video. This covers all the questions I had on my remodel.
Good vent pipe video. The only thing about the draft hood, I believe, the most important, is to help the natural draft with secondary air,
best overview on youtube thanks.
Thank you. That was excellent. A good overview of the correct way to vent an appliance. And lots of reasons & explanations why it has to be this way and not that way etc. Very good
Great video! Thank you so much for covering the blown in insulation detail!
Great Video
Outstanding presentation
Thank You
Previous installer did not even connect my B ventilation
Awesome video man, some one just took out my electric water heater n installed a natural gas 40 gallon tank, i was concerned about the venting, I'm in a trailer home going out side wall, I'm happy with the height but not the venting pipe, I'll go get b pipe n do it myself, the hard part was done, ☮️from🇨🇦
Love this guy! what a great teacher !😉
Thank you very much, I needed this information to do my vent 👍
this is just what i was looking for, thank you!
Excellent tutorial ! Thank you 🙏🏼. Going to be moving my water heater to a outside metal enclosure(Currently in my kitchen ) . Going to run my B vent through the edge of the eve . I do plan on using all the materials you mentioned in this video .
In this video, Plumbing Solutions provides an amazing explanation on venting a water heater. It leaves no room for error. -- JodyTucker | Jan. 28, 2022
What an amazing video - so much info for me as an owner/builder!
I am replacing my water heater which has existing B vent. I want to buy a new water heater that is 2 inches taller - is it possible to modify current B vent or do I have to reinstall entire thing ? Thanks!
Very informative video. Thank you! 👍
So good I watched it twice!
Thanks, that was very thorough.
Roofers are not allowed to replace flue caps in Colorado. I thought the double wall was mainly for condensation. The single wall pipe would condensate moisture on cool down
Great video thank you sorry if I missed it which direction do you run the pipe female connector up or down?
Great info. Really appreciated.
Excellent job. Thank you very much!
damn good video! very informative, no bs. Super helpful with answering my question... can b vent be run from a basement, out the side wall rather than through the existing chimney flue (vertical termination)
In your exact setup could you continue the first 45 degree run through an exterior wall then another 45 outside of the wall to allow the vent to terminate in a vertical orientation?
This is great thank you for the video!!
Hanging Iron? Out here in L.A. we call it Plumbers tape or P-tape
Yes in SC we call it hanging iron and stove bolts . If I asked for Plumbers Tape they would hand me duct tape. lol
In Texas we call it strap iron
Band iron (Chicago)
Plumbers tape (Tucson AZ)
how does the storm collar fit on the underside of the roof with a pitch?
Perfect. Thank you
Hello there! Is there such things as a 'low-height draft hood'? I'd like to increase the pitch of my 3" vent as much as possible. I cannot lower the water-heater or raise the other end of the vertical vent where it enters (or connects) to the vertical section of the vent. Currently, the pitch is quite alright but I just like to increase it. Thank you for your great videos. 👍.
Great video. Thanks for the tips
Good video
I see how your type connect s disconnect s
What could you speculate if after a new home build, ticking noises come from the hot water heater vent which runs close to rooms as it goes up through the 2nd story subfloor to the roof? And what could be done about it?
Thank you So much 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Very helpful - thank you
Is there a water heater power by gas. Bottle gas. It’s more for off grid that I need? Thank you
how do you air seal and insulate that going thro the ceiling into the attic?
I need to replace that exterior sec.
How do i disconnect that pipe in the attic.
Or wherever.
Sorry, new to this thing. The code says the b vent should not exceed 45° (and one 60° is allowed). I am confused. Can I make a 90° angle just like you did in the attic? Thanks
Hello Sir, I would like to ask you a question about the metal vent pipe for the water heater: why does water drip on it?
I appreciate
well, it shouldn't. The air moving through it should be hot enough to cook off any condensate especially in the summertime. You could be missing the end cap.
I looked at my water heater installation directions. It says you need a minimum12" vertical section before any bends to insure proper drafting. Any comments?
that's a manufacture recommendation, not code. but code say to follow all manufacture recommendation. so...
This installation appears to not meet the 12” vertical requirement coming off the top of the water heater?
@@dsbakp That is not a requirement it is only a recommendation! I started with a 45° on top of my draft hood to a 24” straight and my inspector passed me in New Jersey!
@@PlumbingSolutionsLLC codes also vary across the country so always check with your state and local codes first.
Do all plumbers need to know all that you sent through?
Was hoping to see something on oval b vent. Manufactuer says 4 and 5 inch can go in a 2x4 wall but the numbers don't add up. The 5 inch b vent is 2 7/8 outside thickness so to maintain a 1 inch clearance one would need a 4 7/8 stud. ?
Edit: I reread the instructions for hart cooley and it says a 1 inch clearance is required for draft hooded appliances except except when the b vent is used in the stud space. Now, I'm really confused 🙂
you can't put b-vent in a 2x4 wall , has to have the 1" clearance . you can build a chase
@@PlumbingSolutionsLLC all the major manufacturers say you can as long as you use their firestops which center the oval b vent in the 14.5 inch stud space at top and bottom. I don't understand why the oval b vent needs less clearance but the instructions seem quite clear that thats the case. Check out Selkirk's oval b vent instructions.
Do I have to use tape in every connection to seal it ?
Excellent !!! Thank you !!!
Great video thanks!
How about another bigger size double vent around the little diameter vent?
Is it expected and acceptable for small amounts of water drips to follow the B vent pipe down from the roof during very heavy rain? Mine does this, even with a termination vent cap inplace.
yea , very small amounts in heavy heavy rain.
I have a traditional water heater vented through my roof
Is it possible to change the direction horizontally to go out the side wall with this water heater?
Yes but you can not terminate horizontally . You still have to go vertical above the roof line. You could get a direct vent heater they terminate horizontally and draw their air from out side. but they cost more.
I couldn’t locate this pipe in attic, will this be connected to fireplace in some cases? There is no pipe at all in the attic, water is leaking to my basement where this vent goes into the ceiling of my basement, so I need to identify the source.
It could be hidden in a chase. they do that for fire protection.
I wonder what could cause the b vent not to work p properly. I mean, the flame keeps going out every 3 to 8 days, exporadically.
Thank you!
? I got a bradford White venting into an old asbestus vertical but condensation is dripping at the ceiling do i change to b vent. Will that get the moisture out?
Are you sure it's not the roof boot?
Great video Thanks (Shelly)
Thanks
Question: How do you air seal the B vent (Obviously that doesn't happen I don't see anyone doing it) Like HVAC ducts you can snap them together and then you need to tape and mastic them to keep the air in (even the factory joints). Why and how do you not do this with B vent carrying a more important gas? is it the capillary/ vacuum that keeps it from leaking?
yea there is a natural suction, hot air rises
Great vid!!
very helpful thanks
Thank you.
Manufacturers stamp on their b vent that it must be 1 inch from combustible material. Unfaced fiberglass and rockwool are considered non combustibles so why what code prevents their use in contact with b vent?
It's code 502.7 in the international fuel gas code book . but the code book also says follow Manufacturers guidelines.. so it what ever the Inspector thinks.. lol
What about bat insulation in a wall?
you did not show the connection from the vent hood to the b-vent....3 screws?
you can screw it .. but I typically just let gravity hold it
Great 👍 nformation
Cool, Thanks!
thanks helpful
My Water heater keeps back drafting from inside underneath where the flame is what should I do
Is there a draft hood on top or does the pipe just connect straight to the heater. I think you need a draft hood
Great video, but what does 'go back ten feet' in the attic mean?. Ten feet from what? Back from what? Toward what? I understood how you don’t want it terminating too close to the peak or the eaves, but that 'back ten feet' has me stumped.
Do you know the purpose of the 10' horizontal "break" in the attic?
Thank you!!!