schmuk
New Member
Used this forum for a while now for info (4 Toto Drakes Later) and now for the water heater for our addition. The tank works great however I have a question about the pvc used for the power vent? The tank is in the garage and the vent goes up the wall through the second floor and then into the attic and finally through the roof. It is 4" PVC with a total length of about 22'. When we did the addition we had extra insulation put in the addition and old house attic area. Last winter and so far this one, we are getting major icicles forming from the over hangs. Everything is fire blocked and with the extra insulation, figured this would not happen. The only different thing now is the vent in the attic. Does the 4" pvc put out enough heat that it needs to be insulated in the attic area? There is negligible condensation that comes from the drip tube. Has anyone in a cold weather climate insulated the vent?
Thanks
Pat
Thanks
Pat