Tonyc37 New Member Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Lenexa, KS Mar 3, 2013 #1 I need a new water heater and I am thinking about a tankless unit.What I want to know is can I vent it through the existing vent from my old water heater or do I have to run a new vent.
I need a new water heater and I am thinking about a tankless unit.What I want to know is can I vent it through the existing vent from my old water heater or do I have to run a new vent.
JohnjH2o1 Plumbing Contractor for 49 years Messages 1,188 Reaction score 13 Points 38 Location Florida Mar 3, 2013 #2 Tank-less heaters need a 4" vent. Most tank type heaters are 3". Plus you may need a larger gas line. Tank-less are 3/4" and tank type are 1/2". John
Tank-less heaters need a 4" vent. Most tank type heaters are 3". Plus you may need a larger gas line. Tank-less are 3/4" and tank type are 1/2". John
Terry The Plumbing Wizard Staff member Messages 29,942 Reaction score 3,483 Points 113 Location Bothell, Washington Website terrylove.com Mar 3, 2013 #3 A tankless water heater is much more efficient which means more moisture in the exhaust. You "can not" use the old chimney. You will need either a new plastic or a new stainless. Most are being done with plastic. The old galvanized steel won't cut it. Last edited: Mar 3, 2013
A tankless water heater is much more efficient which means more moisture in the exhaust. You "can not" use the old chimney. You will need either a new plastic or a new stainless. Most are being done with plastic. The old galvanized steel won't cut it.