MTcummins
In the Trades
Hi all,
I have a power vent tank in an investment property, with a 3" PVC vent that turns horizontal immediately off the top of the blower and goes to the side wall, not sure exact distance, but around 15 feet or so. It has a pretty significant amount of pitch up towards the wall.
Problem is, its a head banger and its a relatively high traffic area for a basement, as there is a garage entry there.
I was wondering if its legal/safe to put a slight downward pitch on the exhaust line since its getting blown out of any exhaust anyway? I think just like a 1/4" per foot or so would be enough to make it out of headache range for most people. Since its just going a short distance out a side wall, the downpitch would allow any condensation to drip outside, not get trapped anywhere, and the blower should keep it free from gasses.
I know its not how they're spec'd to be installed, but was wondering if this is a situation where it would be ok, or if I'm just stuck with it being a constant headache.
Thanks!
I have a power vent tank in an investment property, with a 3" PVC vent that turns horizontal immediately off the top of the blower and goes to the side wall, not sure exact distance, but around 15 feet or so. It has a pretty significant amount of pitch up towards the wall.
Problem is, its a head banger and its a relatively high traffic area for a basement, as there is a garage entry there.
I was wondering if its legal/safe to put a slight downward pitch on the exhaust line since its getting blown out of any exhaust anyway? I think just like a 1/4" per foot or so would be enough to make it out of headache range for most people. Since its just going a short distance out a side wall, the downpitch would allow any condensation to drip outside, not get trapped anywhere, and the blower should keep it free from gasses.
I know its not how they're spec'd to be installed, but was wondering if this is a situation where it would be ok, or if I'm just stuck with it being a constant headache.
Thanks!