Powervent meltdown.

[Michael Roberson]

A first for me today, Schedule 40 power vent piping, burnt at the base, virtually disconnected, and actually curved on its angled route up. I actually turned the water heater off at the gas valve on this one, and let both Realtors know. Must have been some serious heat.

[Terry Clayton]

Any pics of the water heater, not sure looks like a standard draft hood

[Larry D. Kage]

Do you have a wider shot of the water heater?

[Michael Larson]

That appears to be the recalled ultravent coming off the boiler in the background.

Check your other thread for details.

[Michael Roberson]

Here are the 2 shots I have, I had to look at it twice to believe it. Ty for the Recall Info.

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by mroberson

Here are the 2 shots I have, I had to look at it twice to believe it. Ty for the Recall Info.

That's a power vent on top of the water heater but it doesn't look right.

Handyman special?

Either way. Defer this to the appropriate professional.

[Michael Roberson]

The whole house is a handyman special, Would not surprise me if this was too.

[Michael Roberson]

*UPDATE*
Received a "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you" call this afternoon from the SELLER on this house. He was glad I pointed it out, he would have never thought to check the water heater, and the Boiler was JUST serviced, and apparently they didnt know about the recall, even though they installed it

Giving Credit where credit is due, I personally thank Mike Larson, and all who posted. NACHI rocks.