2007-12-05 06:58:36 · 4 answers · asked by Danny 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Burning natural gas produces exhaust, as does burning anything. If the burning process is 100% complete, burning natural gas will produce an exhaust of carbon dioxide and water. However, since processes are rarely 100% complete, there will also likely be carbon monoxide, which is poisonous. Hence the need to vent the exhaust somewhere it can disperse.
2007-12-05 07:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by mousymite 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is to vent carbon monoxide from the house. A buildup of this gas since it is odorless and tastless can cause death. Nowadays people use carbon monoxide detectors in their homes when they heat with natural gas. It has an alarm that sounds when there is a buildup of carbon monoxide in the air. Much like a smoke detector dose during a fire.
2007-12-05 07:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by London Catlover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you still vent the tank to the outside (chimney preferably) most likely 3" galv. vent pipe. DO NOT USE FLEX ANYTHING !!!
Seal around the intersection of chimney and pipe with furnace cement.
2007-12-05 07:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by rusty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're joking aren't you?
2007-12-05 07:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by James 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋