dalmat36

Is there a minimum clearance to keep electrical wire away from copper plumbing? A picture with the item I'm concerned with is shown below. Click to Enlarge 41.76 KB

Thank you all for you posts as they have been very helpful. I have contacted a local inspector and he mentioned that as of 2004 my contractor was required to obtain a permit to replace the furnace and duct work which would have required a inspection prior and after the installation. I suspect the contractor has not obtained the proper permits since I have not received any information about a permit and no code inspection was done prior to the work being started. I'm going to contact my local code office monday to schedule an inspection and find out if any permits were obtained.

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What would you guys suggest I do?

Yes, I measured the flue pipe prior to the transition piece to be 5" dia. and the metal piece in chimney is 6.1" dia.

The furnace I had installed was rated at 85% efficient oil furnace as compared to the older one which was 78%.

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I recently had my oil furnace and ductwork replaced in my home after my existing furnace malfunctioned and filled the entire house full of white smoke. I am concerned because my flue seems to have white corrosive growth and water coming out of the seams of the metal and on the inside of the flue. I have attache photos showing the corrosion after approx 2 1/2 weeks of use. I had my chimney cleaned by a local chimney sweeping company and expressed concern of the corrosive growth and they don't seem to think this is a big thing to worry about however I am a little skeptical after ready a few articles online. I was told my chimney does not have a metal liner but rather is made of clay. If I am looking at a potential problem in the near future I would like to have this fixed immediately rather than waiting until damage is done. Am I over worrying about the water and corrosion or should I find a different contractor?