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CI Boiler Vent Types

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Cyclist77
Cyclist77 Member Posts: 168
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As I continue to expand my knowledge base I would appreciate some help understanding atmospheric venting on NG boilers.

When I look at Weil-McClain units they have a draft hood with a "mushroom " then a vent damper. This morning I was looking at Crown Boilers and they do not show this part but have a "Draft Diverter".

Is one preferable over the other? Any disadvantages?

Thanks!

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  • delcrossv
    delcrossv Member Posts: 2,184

    One looks prettier. They do the same job, it's just that one is integrated with the boiler and the other is a separate piece.

    6 of one, half dozen of the other.

    Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.
  • Cyclist77
    Cyclist77 Member Posts: 168

    Not after looks!😀

    The reason is the overall height. Crown boiler info mentions that this setup is beneficial if there is a height challenge. I was looking at a Weil-McClain but after installing a 90 degree elbow on top of the draft hood assembly I might have a chimney thimble dimension problem.

  • delcrossv
    delcrossv Member Posts: 2,184

    Then go with Crown or Peerless.

    Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.

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