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  • Derheatmeister Derheatmeister January 3, 2009 @ 9:55 AM
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    IPEX in Canada

    Check Ipex, they have a Polypropylene vent system,But i am not sure if it will be available since they no longer are serving the N American market needs. Also baxi luna has PP venting piping with adapters from 3 and 4 inch to metric . Or SS can be used.. Richard
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  • Mike Dunn Mike Dunn January 2, 2009 @ 1:17 PM
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    Sorry

    to make a new thread on this, but who makes venting systems out of this material. (Polypropylene) Mike Dunn
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  • Ron Gillen Ron Gillen January 3, 2009 @ 9:45 AM
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    Viessmann

    The Viessmann coaxial vent for the Vitodens is polypropylene pipe for the flue with an aluminum outer pipe. Only one I'm aware of.
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  • N/A January 3, 2009 @ 12:10 PM

    Crown boiler

    Uses it for their bimini, it comes with the boiler but more is available if needed..http://www.crownboiler.com/
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  • N/A January 2, 2009 @ 7:41 PM

    Burnham uses

    Polyproylene, I am sure they wpould be able to steer you to the manufacturer.
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  • Mike Dunn Mike Dunn January 3, 2009 @ 9:01 AM
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    Tim

    I did not see any polypropylene venting on Burnham's website. Do you know if they are selling it with their new condensing boilers?
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  • N/A January 2, 2009 @ 7:08 PM

    I dont believe they make

    a venting system but they make polypropylene pipe.....http://www.aquathermpipe.com/
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  • kpc kpc January 3, 2009 @ 3:59 PM
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    boilers that....

    use it that I know of are... Burnham Alpine, Embassy Onex, Crown Bimini... This is their answer to PVC which the PVC guys state is not approved for venting boilers.
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  • Doug Doug January 3, 2009 @ 4:23 PM
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    IPEX in Canada

    Since when are IPEX in Canada no longer are serving the N American market needs ? I heard about the Kitec water piping system recall, but that is only one small product line. Doug
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  • Doug Doug January 3, 2009 @ 7:43 PM
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    Fire Rating Question

    I suspect that when it comes to plastic flue pipes, that is a little more to it than the temperature rating of the pipe. Fire rating of the pipe may also be necessary depending on local fire / building codes. I suspect this is why PVC has the plumbing / drainage market sewn up. Doug
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  • N/A January 3, 2009 @ 10:55 AM

    Mike I am pretty

    sure they are it is the same stuff used in Europe. I am going down to my training center this afternoon and will check the unit I have as to what the material is. I will get back to you.
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  • N/A January 3, 2009 @ 6:43 PM

    Mike I will e-mail

    Burnham.
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  • N/A January 3, 2009 @ 7:57 PM

    I got the e-mail

    back as rejected by your server as being too large. Burnham does use polypropylene on there Freedom CM in a concentric vent.
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  • Perry Perry January 3, 2009 @ 10:30 AM
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    Pay attention to the temperature ratings

    Not all polypropylene is created the same. I did some research and found the following offered: Standard polypropylene pipe & fittings: Rated for up to 180 F Available in many "plastic" catalogs and from many industrial suppliers. Laboratory Drain polypropylene $ fittings: Rated for up to 212 F Available from one company (the company that makes this system). Viessmann polypropylene boiler co-axial vent system: Rated for up to 248 F. You are looking for the 248 F (or similar) rating for a boiler vent system. Not sure where to find the 248 F (or similar) material - but as several other companies are offering co-axial vent systems someone must be making it. Perry
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  • Derheatmeister Derheatmeister January 3, 2009 @ 10:44 AM
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    Perry..Yes
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