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  1. 01-22-2013, 12:29 PM #1
    rmholt87
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    Ruud High Effeciency 95% furnace Flue vent No cap????

    Hi I have a new Ruud H/E 95% furnace and noticed it was ran with a 3 inch PVC pipe for venting. My question is i noticed there is no cap on it. Wont rain get in there and get down in the unit and rust it out???? I asked the installer and he says it is supposed to be like that. Any experience with this and how this works? thanks
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  2. 01-22-2013, 12:32 PM #2
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    That's fine. Rain just runs down the pipe into the drain system of the furnace. Keeps the trap full as a side benefit.
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    Ditto with Bald.......
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    a okay in my book and install manual!!
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  5. 01-23-2013, 06:40 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by BaldLoonie View Post
    That's fine. Rain just runs down the pipe into the drain system of the furnace. Keeps the trap full as a side benefit.
    Agreed, that is the way it is suppose to be as bald pointed out.
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  6. 01-23-2013, 10:46 AM #6
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    wont rust anything out, but in our area we put a 90 ellbow on it with a birdscreen
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