ABS to B-vent connection

[Yuri Olhovsky]

I never seen ABS vent pipe from induced draft water heater connected to B-vent. Any comments or concerns?

[relliott]

I had no idea ABS was even allowed.
Was there a glue or was it taped together.?
I cant quite tell.

[Yuri Olhovsky]

ABS was allowed until August 1, 2007. After that day they have to use CPVC. This ABS vent pipe was glued to the B-vent. Since this is a bungalow, I don't really see a big issue with backdrafting due to the presence of induced draft fan. On the other hand, this is definitely not a common practice.

[relliott]

Originally Posted by yolhovsky

ABS was allowed until August 1, 2007. After that day they have to use CPVC. This ABS vent pipe was glued to the B-vent. Since this is a bungalow, I don't really see a big issue with backdrafting due to the presence of induced draft fan. On the other hand, this is definitely not a common practice.

Hmmm
I did not see much on look up but they are 2 dissimilar materials with different expansion rates.
May need a special transition .