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Posted by Noon-Air on November 11, 2007, 7:23 pm
> anthonymmfalcone@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>> Any 3-pass boiler (Buderus, Burnham MPO, etc) experts out there
>>>> familiar with or observe a similar stainless chimney liner
>>>> installation??
>>>
>>> What does the installation manual say about it??
>>> What do your local codes require??
>>> What did the local building inspector say about it??
>>> What did your insurance company say about it??
>>>
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>> Thanks for the suggestions.
>> 1. Installation manual says use a liner "if condensation is
>> observed." Per my earlier post, I called the manufacturer and didn't
>> get too much advice on what type as it's not their product.
>> 2. I didn't think to check the code! Chapt 8 of Mechanical Code of NY
>> says to use liner that will resist condensate, and is in accordance
>> with NFPA31. I'll find NFPA31 and see what it says. Hopefully will
>> provide guidance on insulated vs. non-insulated.
>> 3. Local building inspector cannot (legally) suggest anything beyond
>> the building code, so I'll need that NFPA31.
>> 4. I didn't check insurance company. Not sure if they'll even
>> understand what I'm saying. I'll try.
>>
>> I have two additional thoughts:
>> 1. if flue gas is cooled too much within liner inside chimney, it may
>> not create sufficient draft up the 25ft tall, exterior wall chimney.
>> Is there a way I can estimate if I'll have sufficient draft? Reference
>> would be appreciated.
>> 2. if flue gas is cooled too much and condensation occurs within the
>> liner, is it such a big deal? It would just drip down, through the
>> bottom tee, and into the cleanout chamber. In other words, the system
>> would work as expected, no?
>>
>> In the meanwhile, any other suggestions or experience is appreciated.
>
> So it doesn't say in the maual to use a flu chimney Type B vent? It
> doesn't give you a GAMA guide? Interesting.
Whadya want from E-Bay??? You expect to ge the install manuals too? sheesh.
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