My last thread got hijacked, so I am posting again...
I have a Weil-McLain boiler (5 years old) and it is vented with a power vent and intakes combustion air from inside (basement).
I am installing a fireplace on the main level and will be building a chase for the chimney on the outside of my house. I was thinking this would be a good time to convert my power vent to a real chimney for long term durability as I could share the chase with both chimneys. I don't know if this is feasible though since my boiler is not located real close to the location of the fireplace. The boiler vent would have to go 6 feet horizontal, then right angle and another 12 feet horizontal then vertical for 25ft chimney height. Of course when I say horizontal, I mean it could go at an incline when it is horizontal. I would have a professional do all of this, but was curious if this is even possible, or would I screw up the drafting and cause condensation/soot problems?
Trying to educate myself before I call the pros. I really don't like the powervent due to noise/smell outside the house. I could build a new chase right above the boiler just for the boiler vent, but that would be more money and time...trying to avoid.
Thanks.