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Garage Gas Water Heater Installation Requirements & How To
The following are the general requirements for the garage gas water heater installation concerning its burner chamber height above the floor surface. Depending on the model / type / age of your particular water heater and your jurisdiction,…
Furnace, Water Heater & Vent Pipe Clearance Guides & Locations
Gas burning appliances vent pipes produce heat when discharging exhaust gases to exterior.
Temperature of the vent pipe is transferred to the surrounding area and all the materials that are in the vent pipe vicinity. Problems start arising…
Gas Water Heater PVC Vent Pipe and WH Power Vent
The following information does not apply to a tankless type water heater power vent systems. PVC vent pipes can be used only with water heater power vent /exhaust motor equipped hot water heaters also known as an induced draft gas…
Combustion Air for Fuel Burning Appliances
Combustion Air
Combustion air is required for all types of fuel burning appliances in our homes to properly burn that fuel.
Combustion air has three functions: It is required to properly burn fuel
To dilute exhaust gases that are…
How to Install a Saddle Valve, Tips & Guidelines
If the saddle valve installation is your first plumbing job, don’t worry, it’s very simple. Just follow these instructions carefully:
Even if the saddle valve came with some appliance installation kit, it may not be permitted in your area.…
Why Plumbing Vent Flashing Does Not Work with Roofing Cement
House plumbing vent flashing is required around the pipe at its roof surface penetration. Without it, or if improperly installed, rainwater or melting snow will seep around the vent and damage the roof decking material, sometimes making its…
Gas Water Heater and Furnace Chimney Flue Size Calculations
Chimney Flue Size Calculations
The following gas water heater and furnace chimney flue size calculations are based on Peoples Gas “Construction Guide for Gas Usage” in the city of Chicago and National Fuel Gas Code. Before applying any of…
Most Common Cast Iron Drain Pipes Problems
If you are living in an older house, its plumbing might contain cast iron drain lines. Compared to the newer PVC pipes, cast iron drains are much quieter during operation; but at the same time, they might prove to have significant, and…
Plumbing Vent Problems in Your House & Other Common Sewer and Drain Issues
House Plumbing Vent, Sewer and Drain
The purpose of a plumbing vent in your house is to remove sewer gases from the drainage system and equalize its atmospheric pressure. Without the plumbing vent, our toilets and all other home plumbing…
Chimney Flue Requirements, Furnace and Water Heater Venting
Proper furnace / water heater venting is an extremely important issue, which depends on the performance of the house chimney / chimney flue or other exhaust assemblies. The conditions explained in this post also apply to the wood burning…