On Noritz Tankless why can first vertical run of vent be 3' or less?

Discussion in 'Tankless Water Heater Forum' started by billhayton, Jan 30, 2008.

  1. billhayton

    billhayton New Member

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    Installing Noritz 931 and read the first vertical run cannot exceed 3'..if you add a horizontal section and then go vertical again that ok.

    Any reason for this...does too much vertical venting cause suffocation of unit?
     
    billhayton, Jan 30, 2008
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  2. GrumpyPlumber

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    Most likely for condensate, high efficiency gas units leave a lot of water behind in the exhaust.
     
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  4. srdenny

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    Put in a vertical condensate tee and all will be well.
     
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  5. billhayton

    billhayton New Member

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    you guys are good...

    Makes sense the condensate accumulation is not something noritz or anyone else wants running back to unit.

    thanks for the posts
     
    billhayton, Jan 31, 2008
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