My vent runs through my foundation about 13'. Is there a check valve preventing outside entry or do I have to run the flexible rod from the inside out?
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There absolutely should be no hidden check valve in the run. At the outside end there should be a flap or louvers--the manual says how to deal with either. There might be a grid on the outside but the manual (and I) say to throw it away--it will continually clog.
785866
Usually it is a straight run of pipe with a flap on the hood outside so you should be OK hope this is helpful
785867
I stuck my electric leaf blower in the vent pipe and used the brush from the outside, every few feet I fed it in, then I would pull it out to let the lint out. I was amazed at how much lint was in there
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I would just try coming from the outside and see if it will go through. Ours goes up in the wall and winds around and eventually comes out in the attic. My husband ran the LintEater from the attic with no trouble. Good luck.
542673
There is not an explanation of vent space required on the back. I suggest to call the factory and inquire.
1280737
No, you need to prime it. A check valve at the end of the intake hose/pipe means you will only need to prime it once, however. It is O.K. for outdoor, but I use a small enclosure over the top. It must be protected from freezing. Wayne pumps are tops in my book, and I have used dozens of pumps.
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My chimney takes a right angle as it goes through a cement basement wall. I have no trouble with the rods. They are very flexible but firm enough to be able to push them through the bend in the pipe. I used Lock-Tite on the threads of the rods to make sure they don't separate when you back them out. I also put electrical tape on the connections too. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
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I am assuming that this is going to be a permanent set-up; so you should not just run a hose though the wall. There needs to be a shut-off vale, along with some permanent tubing installed. I used PRO-FLEX 1/2-in CSST Pipe(basically a flexible tubing with a poly cover) which you can get at a big box hardware store, they sell the fittings and shut off valves to do it the right way. Make sure you follow the instructions.
1473077
I think the vent through our roof has a backdraft preventer, not the heater itself. I have noticed no back draft at all.
584249
Aside from standard plumbing supplies, you would need the vent termination kit, and possibly a vent riser (depending upon how high above the heater you need to go before exiting through the exterior wall) to run the flu outside of the living space. That should be all you need.
601541
i use a standard galvanized reducer to bring outlet on pump down to a standard 3/4 inch house adapt. but should have a vertical check valve at the pump out let if hose discharge is above pump , or water could just run back into pump making it cycle much more
1261289
hole for vent needs to be 8" and the fan is centered over that hole with the metal flashing around the fan going under your roof shingles inside if you run duct use 8"round or 8" to 6" adapter
796867
Standard size 4" dryer vent flex hose. Keep the length of the exhaust vent hose as short as possible. The longer the run the air flow is reduced somewhat due to the tube ribs resistance. What we have done is located the booth as close to the outside vent location and used the smooth dryer vent material. We didn't plan on moving this around so made it a perminate position.
2013963
I wouldn't recommend using without running the vent.it's really simple if u are handy
323894
Yes. Just have to insure your vent out the wall has a way to stop wind from blowing back into the exhaust. Mine is through the wall. Lowes has metal vent with a back draft preventer or flap built in it.
1787304
Best advice is contact a plumber. In my area the plumber told me it had to vent out an exterior wall according to our building code. They couldn't use my existing vent.
1787301
Not sure. The vent is on the top of the unit and is a fixed size. Not sure if you can reduce it. The venting is a big deal with this thing--it has to be done right. If you are going right thru the wall the vent has to be pitched down otherwise you will need a way to get rid of the water that is produced while the unit is running.
580563
There are some good websites with design advice. They recommend installation near the outlet from the house. This is their reason: If you put the fan in the basement and run a long pipe through the house, any leaks in that pipe may release gasses into the house. If you run a long pipe from the basement to the fan in the attic, any leaks in that pipe will draw air in from the house. The air that runs through this fan is very humid, and they say that in cold climates, ice in a long outdoor pipe above the fan can be an issue.
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NO VENTING REQUIRED FOR HEATER WHEN INSTALLED OUTSIDE! THIS MAKES INSTALLATION QUITE SIMPLE. Be sure you have an outside space to install that meets the requirements. Tom Swaffer tomswaxl@yahoo.com
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It calls for 3/4" gas line to the heater. Everything you need is not with the heater. My husband called Rheem about the exhaust pipes & vent and the gentleman gave him prices on it and suggested he shop around for a better price. As it turned out, the better price was on Amazon! It does have to be vented outdoors.