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Power Vent Water Heater Photos

Larry Weingarten
Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,599
edited March 2016 in THE MAIN WALL
Hello: I have a friend who is writing a book, and he's looking for good, high resolution photos of an installed power vent water heater. As it's for a book, he doesn't want to simply find a photo on the internet. If someone can get some photos of the entire tank and tank top to me, I'd be glad to send a copy of my book, "The Water Heater Workbook" or a DVD on my house or water heating as a thankyou. Please let me know if you might have or can get these photos. Thanks!

Yours, Larry

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  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 23,398
    What an offer!

    Every plumber should have a copy of The Water Heater Workbook, by the way.
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,599
    Thanks Bob! I'm still looking for photos. Anybody have some? I'll try to make it worth your while!
    Yours, Larry
  • FranklinD
    FranklinD Member Posts: 399
    I have a Richmond 50 gallon power-vent water heater...pretty sure it was installed in 2004 and it's still running strong (we bought the house in 2011).

    I can certainly snap some pictures if you like...I'll try to post them tomorrow morning.

    Andy
    Ford Master Technician, "Tinkerer of Terror"
    Police & Fire Equipment Lead Mechanic, NW WI
    Lover of Old Homes & Gravity Hot Water Systems
  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,280
    This is the only one i have missing some things ....drip for relief valve etc
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  • Danny Scully
    Danny Scully Member Posts: 1,440
    This work?
  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,279
    Do you want simple 1 pipe power vented water heaters or 2 pipe condensing commercial water heaters?
  • 4Johnpipe
    4Johnpipe Member Posts: 485
    Hows this???
    LANGAN'S PLUMBING & HEATING LLC
    Considerate People, Considerate Service, Consider It Done!
    732-751-1560
    email: langansph@yahoo.com
    www.langansplumbing.com
    HenryChrisJSWEI
  • Danny Scully
    Danny Scully Member Posts: 1,440
    edited March 2016
    @4Johnpipe show off :wink:
    4Johnpipe
  • Henry
    Henry Member Posts: 998
    Here is how not to do a power vent install!
    4Johnpipetrueblue
  • Abracadabra
    Abracadabra Member Posts: 1,948
    Henry said:

    Here is how not to do a power vent install!

    Amazing what havoc you can create with 3 increasers, some flex, some duct tape and a clamp!
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,316
    edited March 2016
    It was the first time I ever installed a water heater, but feel free.
    The vent pipe is out of plumb and it still pisses me off 5 years later. The T&P is also slightly off, but I didn't want to mess with it after it was tight. Don't mind the dirt floor. :disappointed:





    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • FranklinD
    FranklinD Member Posts: 399
    This is mine...I didn't install it, and I've never had to mess with it. It's a 50 gallon Richmond NG unit...even with my twin girls taking their long showers we don't run out of hot water. The power vent transitions to 3" pvc for the loooong total run of 30" and 2-90*s. And it's sloped down to the outside.

    I'd be tempted to replace it with the same when it finally dies (12 years old now) but I have my heart set on an indirect. We'll see how long she lasts - we have really good water here.
    Ford Master Technician, "Tinkerer of Terror"
    Police & Fire Equipment Lead Mechanic, NW WI
    Lover of Old Homes & Gravity Hot Water Systems
  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,599
    Life is now wonderful!! I'll direct my author friend to this thread and see how happy it makes him. JUGHNE, I think we're looking for single pipe venting. Who would like a Water Heater Workbook, or a DVD on hot water or efficient home building? Thankyou All! B)

    Yours, Larry
  • FranklinD
    FranklinD Member Posts: 399
    I know I would absolutely LOVE a Water Heater Workbook to add to my collection!
    Ford Master Technician, "Tinkerer of Terror"
    Police & Fire Equipment Lead Mechanic, NW WI
    Lover of Old Homes & Gravity Hot Water Systems
  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,599
    Goodie! Best to private message me a mailing address and I'll get it to you! Thankyou!

    Yours, Larry
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,316
    Who's picture(s) made the cut?

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,599
    Hello: My author friend hasn't decided yet, but you posted some good photos! You have a Water Heater Workbook? I'd be happy to send you one!

    Yours, Larry
  • EzzyT
    EzzyT Member Posts: 1,344
    Larry you still collecting photos? If so here's some
    E-Travis Mechanical LLC
    Etravismechanical@gmail.com
    201-887-8856
  • SWEI
    SWEI Member Posts: 7,356
    Wouldn't pass inspection here, but every jurisdiction is different.
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,316
    SWEI said:

    Wouldn't pass inspection here, but every jurisdiction is different.

    Which ones?

    I know mine lacks a vacuum breaker and expansion tank required in some areas.

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • SWEI
    SWEI Member Posts: 7,356
    Plastic pipe directly connected to heater is a no-go here.

    The requirement for an expansion tank is driven by the upstream piping. Any kind of check valve (including a PRV or backflow preventer) upstream and you install one.
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 23,398
    SWEI said:

    Plastic pipe directly connected to heater is a no-go here.

    The requirement for an expansion tank is driven by the upstream piping. Any kind of check valve (including a PRV or backflow preventer) upstream and you install one.


    This type of exp tank makes sense for DHW, to avoid trapped water stagnating.
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
    Harvey Ramer
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,316
    SWEI said:

    Plastic pipe directly connected to heater is a no-go here.

    The requirement for an expansion tank is driven by the upstream piping. Any kind of check valve (including a PRV or backflow preventer) upstream and you install one.

    Yeah,
    I'm on city water with no obstructions.

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • 4Johnpipe
    4Johnpipe Member Posts: 485
    The reasoning behind not running Pex to the water heater was put in place for natural draft water heaters. The Pex would be subject to being too close to a hot Tín flue pipe. This condition wouldn't occur with power vented units.
    LANGAN'S PLUMBING & HEATING LLC
    Considerate People, Considerate Service, Consider It Done!
    732-751-1560
    email: langansph@yahoo.com
    www.langansplumbing.com
    rick in Alaska
  • taylorjames
    taylorjames Member Posts: 3
    hot rod said:

    What an offer!

    Every plumber should have a copy of The Water Heater Workbook, by the way.

    right..
    Bosch Central Heating Systems

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