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Old 11/29/11, 7:40 PM
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Default The Problem With Flexible B-Vents

They are just way to easy to install improperly...
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Old 11/29/11, 7:58 PM
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Aren't they designed for flexible exhaust?



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Old 11/29/11, 8:00 PM
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At least they put in the trap.....oh that's plumbing,nevermind.
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Old 11/29/11, 8:06 PM
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That is funny Jeff.
Amazing how some can manage to screw things up.
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Old 11/29/11, 8:07 PM
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What there is nothing wrong with that it follows the 1/4 per foot rule, so what if it is down rather than up. LOL



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Old 11/29/11, 11:04 PM
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Love the close proximity of the gas line to the flue.

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Old 11/29/11, 11:13 PM
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Heated gas burns more efficiently



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Old 11/30/11, 7:56 AM
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What idiots...bet whoever never permitted or had installation inspected
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Old 11/30/11, 9:25 AM
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This was new construction...



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Old 11/30/11, 12:56 PM
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Looks like another quality installation.



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