gtblum Posted October 23, 2009 Report Posted October 23, 2009 This is a R / R weatherking model 90RJ07EES01. No manual to be found. While investigating the leak from this vent it fell apart and water poured out of it. Would the excessive amount of condensation be due to the change in the size of the vent? What would be the reason for changing the size to begin with? Shouldn't that stuff be glued together? Click to Enlarge 42.34 KB Click to Enlarge 37.21 KB
hausdok Posted October 23, 2009 Report Posted October 23, 2009 Hi, Well, it's not excessive condensation at all, it's the natural byproduct of burning gas and it condenses more in the exhaust of a high-efficiency furnace because more heat is extracted from the exhaust; that's why the furnace is equipped with a drain in order to remove it. Yes, it's supposed to be glued together. Good catch. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike
gtblum Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Posted October 23, 2009 Hi, Well, it's not excessive condensation at all, it's the natural byproduct of burning gas and it condenses more in the exhaust of a high-efficiency furnace because more heat is extracted from the exhaust; that's why the furnace is equipped with a drain in order to remove it. Yes, it's supposed to be glued together. Good catch. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Thanks Mike, What about the increase in the size of the of the vent? Doesn't that cause the gas to cool faster than it should or, do these exhaust at a low enough temp for it not to matter? It's the first one I've seen where the size increased.
Erby Posted October 23, 2009 Report Posted October 23, 2009 I've never checked the manufacturer's spec but I've seen several that increase in size. Stuff that's not glued together does tend to pull apart when you tug on it. Good find. Though I suppose the leak from it made it easier. I had one the other day that had the drain disconnected inside the furnace cabinet. Bottom of the cabinet was full of water. Kinda hard to miss that one. Have you tried the manufacturer's website for installation instructions. Sometimes that works. - -
Richard Moore Posted October 23, 2009 Report Posted October 23, 2009 As Mike said the condensation itself is normal...but the water pouring out of that joint when disconnected would seem to indicate inadequate slope back towards the furnace on that "horizontal" run.
gtblum Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Posted October 23, 2009 I've never checked the manufacturer's spec but I've seen several that increase in size. Stuff that's not glued together does tend to pull apart when you tug on it. Good find. Though I suppose the leak from it made it easier. Have you tried the manufacturer's website for installation instructions. Sometimes that works. - - Thanks Erby, Yes I went everywhere I could think to go before bugging you guys about this. Your right about the catch. If it wasn't for the puddle below, I wouldn't have thought to look that close.
gtblum Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Posted October 23, 2009 As Mike said the condensation itself is normal...but the water pouring out of that joint when disconnected would seem to indicate inadequate slope back towards the furnace on that "horizontal" run. That looked like it was ok.
RobC Posted October 24, 2009 Report Posted October 24, 2009 If you want you can scroll mid way down the page http://www.ipexinc.com/Content/en_ca/2_ ... tem636.asp and take The System 636 solvent cementing refresher course. Then come back to your photo and ask yourself what's missing....particularly with regard to color. It applies to the water heater as well.
gtblum Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Posted October 24, 2009 The report says, "Have your hair dresser look at that as well." Great minds think alike Rob. Is alike a word? Thanks for the link.
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