So after a bit of research, it would seem that I'm going to go with a power vent water heater.. I'll probably buy a used unit on craigslist or something... It would seem that I only need to extend my gas line in the basement, re-route some copper pipe, and knock a hole through the brick for a pvc vent pipe.
My question is on the venting requirements. Would I be correct to say that I need the bottom of the vent pipe to be 12 inches above grade or above max snow level (whichever is greater?) ? And would I further be correct to say that if vent is 2 feet below and 2 feet to the side of a window or any other hole that I'm good?
The drawing I saw said 12 inches for grade, and 12 inches for windows. (no intakes present)
One other question... How do you guys make a nice round clean hole for a 3 inch vent pipe through a brick home? I would think that using a chisel would be ugly.
Thanks,
My question is on the venting requirements. Would I be correct to say that I need the bottom of the vent pipe to be 12 inches above grade or above max snow level (whichever is greater?) ? And would I further be correct to say that if vent is 2 feet below and 2 feet to the side of a window or any other hole that I'm good?
The drawing I saw said 12 inches for grade, and 12 inches for windows. (no intakes present)
One other question... How do you guys make a nice round clean hole for a 3 inch vent pipe through a brick home? I would think that using a chisel would be ugly.
Thanks,
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