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Originally Posted by GBR in WA
I'm not HVAC or plumber, but don't the elbows, short straight pipe and appliance vent collar require 3 screws in each joint? Put insulation on both water lines. Install earthquake straps tied to wall studs.If you want really safe, install a bollard in front of tank. And as mentioned, run the TPRV discharge away. If it went off now, it could splash off the support floor and put out the flame under the shield letting the gas fill your garage for a surprise when you came home. Page #6: http://www.codecheck.com/cc/images/CC5thEdSample.pdf
Be safe, Gary |
Thanks, I'll fix it ASAP. My water heater is actually sealed in the front under the front guard. There is a pilot window you can look through, there is a screen mesh under the water heater where the combustible air comes in, so this is less likely to blow my house up in the event of a discharge, but there is still the risk, I will not take it lightly in any case. I don't want to scald anyone if they walk past either.
Regarding the venting, I'm going to get another section of b-vent to replace the single wall, then the appliance collar will go right to the vent hood and I'll put in the 3 screws..
-Jeff
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