Gas Water Heater Exhaust Cap

The difference is that a power vent water heater pulls in combustion air from the space around the appliance then uses a fan to propel the exhaust through the vent.

Gas water heater exhaust cap.

Each of these type b gas vent pipe kits includes a cap storm collar flashing draft hood connector and 12 adjustable length. Materials and construction round type b gas vent 3 8 and oval 4. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

Stainless steel concentric vent for indoor tankless gas water heaters model rtg20151e 1 48 15 48 15. In direct vent applications this clearance distance must be in compliance with local building codes the requirements of the fuel gas supplier for the heating appliance in use and the appliance manufacturer s instructions. Use for vertical terminations only. All water heaters that burn natural gas or liquid propane lp gas require a venting system.

For non direct vent applications that is side wall venting only the required clearance is 7 feet. Use with natural gas or liquid propane category i and draft hood equipped appliances and appliances tested and listed to use type b gas vent. For a gas fireplace exhaust termination cap 3 feet 91cm above if within 10 feet 3m horizontally. More buying choices 41 15 6 new offers draft king cbc1317 black galvanized steel single flue bolt on chimney cap for use in california and oregon 13 x 17 4 6 out of 5.

Provides improved performance in high wind conditions. Natural gas fireplaces gas fired furnaces boilers water heaters and wall or space heating applications. Most installations require additional pipe lengths and an adjustable 90 l connector. There are grave liabilities and risks involved in violating basic mechanical and safety standards.

The process of burning of the gas is called combustion and it creates heat exhaust gases including highly poisonous carbon monoxide and moisture the water heater s ventilation system removes these byproducts from the home making it a critical safety feature. The attached installation instructions from the manufacturer of these water heaters require a minimum vertical rise in the water heater exhaust flue as well as a proper ul listed chimney cap or termination for safe venting of combustion products. Rheem 3 in. Duravent 6 type b gas vent rain cap for high wind regions.

Rheem adjustable vent length 3 x 5 in. Rheem 3 in. 4 4 out of 5 stars 53.