What is Type B-vent used for?

Type B vents are vents suitable only for listed, draft-hood equipped, gas-fired appliances, including most domestic heating and hot water systems. any appliance that produces flue gasses that exceed 480° F (249° C).

What does the B stand for in B-vent?

Sometimes referred to as Natural Vent – B-Vent appliances use pipe (b-vent) that must be installed through the home and terminate above the roof. They also use room air for combustion, but the amount of air they use is minimal. Some of the heat from the appliance is lost up the vent.

What is Type B gas Vent?

AmeriVent Type B gas vent uses a double wall of metal pipe for insulation and safety. The inner pipe of reflecting aluminum heats quickly, containing the warm flue gases inside. The airspace between the inner and the outer pipes provides insulation against heat loss to keep the warmer flue gases on the rise.

Are different brands of B-vent compatible?

Our B-Vent 3” through 6” is UL listed to adapt to any competitor’s UL listed B-Vent products. Metal-Fab’s universal adaptability with identified competing brands provides a competitive advantage in the field and you the installer only need one brand of B-Vent.

What is the difference between B vent and direct vent?

A B-vent must be vented vertically and uses fresh air from inside the home to provide oxygen to the fire. A direct vent has a sealed glass front and pulls all of its fresh air from outside the home. Direct vents can be vented vertically or horizontally through an exterior wall.

Can you cut B vent?

2 Answers. The short answer is no. B-vent cannot be cut. C vent isn’t actually a thing, it’s just what people called regular venting.

What is the clearance for B vent?

1-inch
A 1-inch clearance (air space) to combustible materials must be maintained, when using DuraVent Round B-Vent, regardless of the pipe diameter. at least 2 feet higher than an adjacent wall or obstruction, if it is within 8 feet.

What is the difference between direct vent and natural vent fireplace?

Direct Vent vs B-Vent (Natural Vent) Fireplaces A B-Vent fireplace is less efficient as it is using warm air from inside your home for combustion as opposed to a Direct Vent system which uses cold exterior air for combustion, keeping your home warmer.

Can I use B vent horizontal?

The B vent pipe can only be terminated horizontally. The use of a B vent pipe is usually not compatible with an appliance that is approved to vent horizontally.

Why can’t b vent be used horizontally?

According to manufacturers, all B vent pipes must terminate vertically with a rain cap in place in order to vent properly. An appliance that is approved to vent horizontally is most often not compatible with the use of a B vent pipe.

What kind of gas vent does amerivent use?

Featuring Snap-Lock joints that are quick and easy to disconnect, the AmeriVent Type B gas vent system is lightweight with no sacrifice in strength, and is available in large sizes, adjustable components, and multi-story Type BW venting installation. other appliances listed to be used with Type B Gas Vent. Fuel Chimneys catalog.

How big is a type B gas vent?

One of the fire safety features of double-wall Type B gas vent is that its outer wall, insulated by the airspace beneath it, requires only 1” clearance to combustible material in the structure. AmeriVent is a complete gas venting system, from 3” to 30” pipe diameters in 7 different pipe lengths, to single- to multi-appliance hook-ups.

Where can I buy a gas vent pipe at Home Depot?

Hi dmc, it looks like this 5 in. x 3 ft. Round Type B Gas Vent Pipe is a store exclusive item and only able to be bought in a Home Depot store. Unfortunately we do not sell it with online stock for purchase.

What kind of gas vent pipe is 5 in?

Round Type B Gas Vent Pipe features an aluminum and steel double-wall construction that is corrosion-resistant. With ends and fittings constructed with snap-lock coupling, it is a safe and secure fit for 5 in.