B Vent Hot Water Heater

Since the vent does not rely on the buoyancy of hot air it can be run horizontally to the outside of the house.

B vent hot water heater.

Electric water heater takes up less space than competing models making it the perfect for replacement of an existing water heater. The rheem performance 50 gal. Pipe lengths are available in multiple lengths 6 to 60 inches with a full complement of adjustable and rigid fittings. Type b gas vent has been engineered to heat up rapidly.

The difference is that a power vent water heater pulls in combustion air from the space around the appliance then uses a fan to propel the exhaust through the vent. It remains hot during the operation of the appliance with minimal condensation in the appliance and vent system. The amerivent all metal double wall gas vent is listed as type b by underwriters laboratories inc. Smaller diameter double wall to double wall vent pipe sections utilize twist lock fittings with no screws larger diameter b vent pipes might require screws on its joints.

Common combined venting is allowable with vertical type b vent systems and lined masonry chimneys as long as proper draft for the water heater is established under all conditions of operation. Water heaters with power venting come with an electric blower fan often very quiet installed on top of the water heater and can have either vertical or horizontal vent ducts. Do not common vent this water heater with any power vented appliance. Pipe lengths are available in multiple lengths 6 to 60 inches with a full complement of adjustable and rigid fittings.

They pull and push air from outside to negate any backdrafting within your home. Electric water heater the rheem performance 50 gal. Plus it includes a 1 year in home labor warranty in addition to a 6 year tank and parts warranty. Type b gas vent has been engineered to heat up rapidly.

And is approved for such residential and commercial applications as category 1 water heaters boilers furnaces space heaters or wall heaters. The venting runs from the water heater through the side of your home. A direct vent water heater uses special coaxial venting that has separate chambers for intake air and exhaust in a single assembled vent piece.