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12-10-2012, 09:08 PM #1
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but its been like this since the 90's
Pretty scary but what can I do when its not my call?
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12-10-2012, 10:06 PM #2
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Wow single wall gutter!
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12-10-2012, 10:07 PM #3
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it is your butt on the line, shut it down!!
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12-10-2012, 10:38 PM #4
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X2.
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12-10-2012, 10:44 PM #5
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I thought I had seen worse till i saw the last picture ha!
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12-10-2012, 10:53 PM #6
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Wow that's just fuked up, x2 on the last pic
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12-10-2012, 11:00 PM #7
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And everytime I think I've seen it all till I see something like this!
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12-10-2012, 11:11 PM #8
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Speechless.
Nice post! Suggest a CO detector for the basement?Which makes more sense to you?
CONSERVATION - turning your thermostat back and being uncomfortable. Maybe saving 5-10%
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12-10-2012, 11:45 PM #9
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I've seen those plastic rings on top a little melted but that's just nuts, they must have a ton of air infiltration that no one died from co poisoning
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12-11-2012, 04:12 PM #10
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The problem is, the pipe is pushed to far into the stack(gutter). Pull the pipe back a little and it should vent just fine. Do they make a starkap for 4" gutter? lol
Good find.
The plastic rings should never have any signs of melting.
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12-11-2012, 04:48 PM #11
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I thought "G" vent wasn't rated for hot water heaters.
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12-11-2012, 06:22 PM #12
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Hey guys - I have actually talked the boss into getting them a CO experts low level detector. This is a older couple who in addition to the heater have a gas oven and dryer. I definately see a high probability of low level continuous CO.
The heater is in a vented crawl space. Half has been excavated to a little workshop/storage area.
Above the heater is actually the living room where the couple spends most of their days.
Gravity - I did move that sleeve and now heater vents the majority out. But I still get slight spillage out of DHood.
Sure don't like it but since Its not my company I really cant do much else except learn and wait for when I have a license and own the buisness.
Every day is a new chance to do my best and try and make combustion appliances safe as I can.
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12-11-2012, 08:50 PM #13
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I would have red-tagged it. It is illegally venting into a vent pipe that aint in the book. lol.
Im glad you moved the pipe back. You have 5 minutes to establish draft.
Hopefully the vent in the space is keeping enough positive pressure and helping with draft.
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