Water Heater Vent Pipe

Both pvc vent pipes must terminate on the outside.

Water heater vent pipe. Gas water heater vent pipe connector must continuously run upward towards the chimney entrance rising not less than 1 4 per linear foot to provide proper draft. Stainless steel concentric low profile termination vent for tankless water heaters model rtg20231 99 99 99 99. Apollopex corrugated stainless steel water heater connector was designed for the fast and simple installation of hot and cold water lines to water heaters using pex connections. Some installation might be a significant challenge or even become impossible due to a water heater height and chimney flue connection level in those cases induced draft motor equipped water heater should be considered.

Plastic condensing vent pipe extension for rinnai super high efficiency tankless water heaters model 224080pp 43 21 43 21. Pvc vent pipe water heater power vent system based on 2 pipes this system is called direct vent uses one pvc pipe to supply combustion air from the house exterior and second pvc vent pipe to discharge exhaust gases beyond the house. After applying pipe thread tape to the mnpt nipples on your water heater thread the fnpt end of the water heater connector onto the tank and tighten with pliers. Water heater ducts may lead directly outdoors or they may tie into a larger vent duct that also serves a gas or propane furnace or boiler in the home.

The duct may be metal or plastic depending on the type of vent system. All water heater venting systems use a vent duct or pipe also called a chimney or flue to bring exhaust gases from the water heater to the outdoors.