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strok
Apr 13, 2008, 11:25 AM
I'm updating an exhaust pipe on my furnace.
Currently I have 4" steel exhaust pipe coming from my DUKANE MPGA075B3 (75.000 BTUs) (AFUE% = 80%)
I would like to update it to "Thermoplastic Pipe" because it require a 0 clearance to combustion material.
Few questions: Do I have to use a 4" pipe or I can use a 3" pipe?
Can this pipe handle the amount of heat my furnace producing?
Thank you.

hvac1000
Apr 13, 2008, 02:04 PM
I do not believe there is any approved plastic pipe for a 80% unit. There used to be but they had to pull it off the market. B vent can be used but it needs at least 1 inch clearance to comb. If the unit calls for 4 inch pipe you should not reduce it or other damage could happen.

strok
Apr 13, 2008, 02:19 PM
I do not believe there is any approved plastic pipe for a 80% unit. There used to be but they had to pull it off the market. B vent can be used but it needs at least 1 inch clearance to comb. If the unit calls for 4 inch pipe you should not reduce it or other damage could happen.

Thank you hvac1000, do you have any reference (internet link) to "B vent" stuff? thank you

hvac1000
Apr 13, 2008, 03:16 PM
http://www.ventingpipe.com/category.cfm?categoryID=147&source=ggpipe&s_kwcid=b-vent|900914290


here you go.

hvac1000
Apr 13, 2008, 03:18 PM
http://www.ventingpipe.com/category.cfm?categoryID=147&source=ggpipe&s_kwcid=b-vent|900914290

strok
Apr 13, 2008, 04:23 PM
Thank you