Just Bought a Furnace Need Help with Chimney
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It should have a round or rectangler opening for the flue. Either way you should be able to get an adapter to round. Most oil furnaces have to go up thru the roof but if it has a power venter you can go sidewall or you can get a power venter for it but the cheapest most likely is to go up.
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Use Double Wall Or "b" Vent Pipe To Be Safe Passing Thru The Roof,ceiling Or Any Other Combustable Material . Maintain The Minumum Clearences Rec By The Manuf. You May Be Able To Get The Pipes At A Plumbing Supply.thats Where I Used To Ge It When I Lived Up North
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Do you have the directions? What do they recommend. If not can You go to their web site?
I am not trying to PO you. With the new furnaces that are out with the ultra efficiency some are being vented with PVC, Others use double or triple wall ss or steel liners.
As Smoke suggested power vents, or side venting may be an option.
Last , what does your local building regulations state? I know you probably want them in your plan.....but should something happen it would be nice to be compliant even if you did not get a permit.....russ
Do you have the directions? What do they recommend. If not can You go to their web site?
I am not trying to PO you. With the new furnaces that are out with the ultra efficiency some are being vented with PVC, Others use double or triple wall ss or steel liners.
As Smoke suggested power vents, or side venting may be an option.
Last , what does your local building regulations state? I know you probably want them in your plan.....but should something happen it would be nice to be compliant even if you did not get a permit.....russ
You really need to get some clearances from the manufacturer. Some will have b-vent flue, some may have direct vent. A side vent will require a flashing with the proper clearances, a vertical, the same. 3 inch, 4 inch, round, oval, aluminum, stainless? Some take woodstove (class a), some gas vent. Try a web search for your make and model, take it from there. An improper installation may void any home insurance you have. There's a how to section on wood stove installation on this site somewhere, it may help. Dan
Oil fired furnaces run hotter than gas and build up soot faster. If you are asking this question, then maybe you should have a qualified installer do the work.
Take a look at this link for an idea of how it should be done.
http://www.airjetsystems.com/pdfs/Installation_Instructions.pdf
Take a look at this link for an idea of how it should be done.
http://www.airjetsystems.com/pdfs/Installation_Instructions.pdf
Just Bought a Furnace Need Help with Chimney
"B" vent is for gas furnaces, it is not approved for oil!!!
For oil furnaces you need "L" vent, or "C" vent
Also remember the burner most be at least 18" or more above the floor.
Talk to a heating contractor or dealer.
Check local codes.
Do it right the first time, it may cost more a little more to do it right, but it could save you from having a costly fire, or GOD forbid personal injury to you or someone you love.
"B" vent is for gas furnaces, it is not approved for oil!!!
For oil furnaces you need "L" vent, or "C" vent
Also remember the burner most be at least 18" or more above the floor.
Talk to a heating contractor or dealer.
Check local codes.
Do it right the first time, it may cost more a little more to do it right, but it could save you from having a costly fire, or GOD forbid personal injury to you or someone you love.
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION!69crewcab said:
Chimney constuction must be done in accordance to certain safety requirements and local / state codes. This is to protect you and your family. If you are not familiar with said requirements do not attempt to do it yourself...get a reputable contractor to perform the work.
Having heat in your garage is great, but not at the expense of yours and your loved ones lives.
DO NOT think that you can rig something up, all of us here would rather you stay around to chit chat...
Once again, thanks for the info.. As for the garage, my garage(was an old carriage house) is 250 feet away from my home. I plan on reading up on this, so i do it right the first time, But isnt a oil burner almost like a waste oil heater?
It needs air and an exhaust..
It needs air and an exhaust..
Just Bought a Furnace Need Help with Chimney
Yes, not only do you need an approved flue, but you must provide air for combustion.
Also if you are using an exhaust fan you must provide make up air to replace the air that is being exhausted.
Talk to heating contractor, fireman, oil supplier or youl local code emforcememt official.
Do it right,do it safe.
Yes, not only do you need an approved flue, but you must provide air for combustion.
Also if you are using an exhaust fan you must provide make up air to replace the air that is being exhausted.
Talk to heating contractor, fireman, oil supplier or youl local code emforcememt official.
Do it right,do it safe.
I dont know your code in your state but in Oregon or at least Portland you need to run a flue in the type venting for the appliance. Single wall, double wall, tripple wall or whatever it calls for, also if it does not have a spot to bring in fresh air to the unit you need to figure out how many square inches of fresh air you need and cut one hole 12 inches of the floor and one 12 inches of the cieling to bring in the combinde square inches you need. Just for example you would need 2 14/14 holes for fresh air.
If you need any help pm me, but like others have said be very safe and check your codes in your county. It is just not worth it and you could void any insurance you may have on the place. I hope all works out well.
If you need any help pm me, but like others have said be very safe and check your codes in your county. It is just not worth it and you could void any insurance you may have on the place. I hope all works out well.
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