Was at a friend's house. His water heater has about a 3" tube going from the bottom to the top. It goes across the top to the vent. Seems like it connects the burner to the vent pipe. The heater looks new. What is it?
Al
Your on line, right? Damn dude...
-zero
Damn dude, ahm online but yer link still don't answer the Q! When have YOU seen a 3" tube from the bottom to the top?? I sure ain't seen one....
"Proctologically Violated©®" wrote in message news:OrT6h.529$ snipped-for-privacy@newsfe11.lga...
Your supposed to click a link and investigate, stay and read a while. ;o)
Ahhhh,,, you've never investigated a GAS water heater then.
-zero
Apparently, you haven't either, as it seems you'd rather make smarta$$ remarks than to answer the question (or even post links to sites that answer it).
Like this one...
Yes, I went there. No, it doesn't show a 3" tube from the bottom to the top.
What you're describing sounds like a flame guard system.
I've had a few dozen GAS water heaters and I've never had a tube like the OP described. Do tell.......
No idea what it is. The tube is about 180 from the gas control. Comes out the bottom of the heater where the gas burner is, travels up the rear of the tank, then merges into a flat stamped steel assembly that takes it to the flue. The tube is painted white, so it doesn't get hot. Unless it's double walled?? Before I posted here, -zero, I searched the web and found nothing. Apparently you thought the tube was inside the heater and I have X-Ray vision:)
Al
Zero musta been lookin w/ the astigmatic bad eye. Hey zero, try the good eye next time. moron.
It should be a Direct Vent Balance Flue design, something like this one
Sorry Big Al, I walked right over the "across the top" part. A conventional 30 gallon gas Hot Water Heater HAS a 3" tube through the heater from the bottom through the top, and serves as the vent. Again, my bad. After reading what I posted it does read quite assholeish. I WAS grinning when I wrote it. I should have put a smiley. 8-(
-zero
What's the purpose of this design?
No not X-ray. Try this.
"Proctologically Violated©®" wrote in message news:Cr47h.65$ snipped-for-privacy@newsfe10.lga...
Pulls outdoor air so it could be used in tight areas or where air quality (flammable or corrosive) is a concern.
All except for the top and the blower. His has no blower. I called him to see if he could find a brand name on it, but he's in California on vacation:(
Al
This is it. At least as far as I remember it. Thanks.
Al
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