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Old 10/26/08, 10:07 AM
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Default Proper gas water heater vent pipe

This vent pipe looks like it is made out of the same material used for dryer vents. Is this an acceptable material?
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Old 10/26/08, 10:14 AM
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Default Re: Proper gas water heater vent pipe

Harry,
try this http://www.mtlfab.com/media/l1940.pdf it's been going in around here for several years now.



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Old 10/26/08, 10:42 AM
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Thanks Bruce! Appreciate it!
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Old 10/26/08, 12:47 PM
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Default Re: Proper gas water heater vent pipe

The connector (visible in your first picture) has a sticker with the listing information of the vent pipe. . .



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Old 10/26/08, 4:23 PM
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Sticker is not legible Jeff. Thanks though.
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