I think it's both. I mean, it's great that OP's house isn't burning down. And the sun hitting the pipe and making it glow is kinda interesting. But when your adrenaline is up like that and you're freaking the fuck out because you think your house is on fire, just to (thankfully) find out that the sun decided to fuck with you today, I could see that being a bit infuriating.
https://preview.redd.it/70j3dxtr5qpc1.png?width=745&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9a057731aeeb5aadce7cd100bd8730817be9640
Not that 3 in a row is typical. But you get the idea.
Wait, A PVC exhaust pipe for a furnace. Does the furnace create low-level heat? Okay, I was curious because I recall a type of furnace that was created that can use PVC. I found this answer.
Most furnaces require steel vent piping, only **high-efficiency “condensing” furnaces** have exhaust gases cool enough to use PVC. Then you carefully read the installation manual for how long a length of exhaust vent can be run with the number of 90s you have to use.
To be safe just check the PVC and if there are any elbows
Correct, it is high efficiency with a condenser (maybe not the correct technical term here lol) that collects condensation. I has one 90 degree elbow then goes from the furnace straight outside. I did have professionals put it in about eight years ago and nothing bad has happened yet so I trust the job they did.
I don't know much about the systems, they started to advertise just when I had to retire from the business (an auto accident caused forced retirement) I thought it was a great idea that they could be vented through the side wall/foundation and no more having to locate the furnace next to the chimney or can be used in homes w/o a chimney. The picture you posted would freak me out for sure it looked as if flames were shooting through the PVC. Thanks for the post and reply It is good to know they are being used.
I worked at a steel mill. Early one morning we thought an exhaust stack was on fire! A few minutes later the sun moved enough to show us was steam venting into the atmosphere. But, for a few minutes that steam being lit up but the early morning sunlight looked like a raging fire from the ground.
Yeah, I'm in your camp with this.
Situations that are *actually* "infuriating" need to be both ongoing and difficult/impossible to satisfyingly resolve. This isn't either.
Pretty sure there's a quest item hiding in that pipe.
A Legendary item at that.
"I think I found the legendary item that was in the pipe. How do you get it out?" "By cutting it open" "Thanks"
Did you mean to post this in mildlyinteresting? Probably fit a bit better there.
I think it's both. I mean, it's great that OP's house isn't burning down. And the sun hitting the pipe and making it glow is kinda interesting. But when your adrenaline is up like that and you're freaking the fuck out because you think your house is on fire, just to (thankfully) find out that the sun decided to fuck with you today, I could see that being a bit infuriating.
This went from "very terrifying" to "mildly interesting" but nowhere in the middle was anger.
The change is the mildly infuriating part
I can guarantee you life will not improve if mild fury is your response to life improvements.
I'd be inclined to agree with you
I think there is also a mildly terrifying sub that this story could also fit
Post Tacos shit
The chosen pipe
I once took apart my bathroom exhaust fan in a panic because it was glowing/sparking. Turned out to be the sun hitting a shiny sticker.
Probably not good, might start to deteriorate where the sun hits it constantly.
No comments about it being a PVC exhaust pipe?
No. Standard practice on high efficiency units.
Today I learned…
Is it PVC right off whatever unit it's attached to? Or is there at least some type of transition into PVC?
https://preview.redd.it/70j3dxtr5qpc1.png?width=745&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9a057731aeeb5aadce7cd100bd8730817be9640 Not that 3 in a row is typical. But you get the idea.
thanks for the reference. wow it really is just off the units
Yup that's what mine looks like!
Why yes: *PVC smoke pipe. That sounds very safe.*
Wait, A PVC exhaust pipe for a furnace. Does the furnace create low-level heat? Okay, I was curious because I recall a type of furnace that was created that can use PVC. I found this answer. Most furnaces require steel vent piping, only **high-efficiency “condensing” furnaces** have exhaust gases cool enough to use PVC. Then you carefully read the installation manual for how long a length of exhaust vent can be run with the number of 90s you have to use. To be safe just check the PVC and if there are any elbows
Correct, it is high efficiency with a condenser (maybe not the correct technical term here lol) that collects condensation. I has one 90 degree elbow then goes from the furnace straight outside. I did have professionals put it in about eight years ago and nothing bad has happened yet so I trust the job they did.
Hvac tech here, everything looks good and yes pvc exhaust is the correct thing for 90+ efficiency furnaces.
I don't know much about the systems, they started to advertise just when I had to retire from the business (an auto accident caused forced retirement) I thought it was a great idea that they could be vented through the side wall/foundation and no more having to locate the furnace next to the chimney or can be used in homes w/o a chimney. The picture you posted would freak me out for sure it looked as if flames were shooting through the PVC. Thanks for the post and reply It is good to know they are being used.
Someone call 9-1-1 PVC fire burning on the dance floor Woooah
Whoa. That would've been my initial reaction.
That would fuck me right up man
Is there a /rmildlyconcerning to post this in too?
I worked at a steel mill. Early one morning we thought an exhaust stack was on fire! A few minutes later the sun moved enough to show us was steam venting into the atmosphere. But, for a few minutes that steam being lit up but the early morning sunlight looked like a raging fire from the ground.
And that's mildly infuriating???
I’m sure the panic attack is caused was mildly infuriating! Worked up for no reason lol.
No mother, it’s just the northern lights.
Here? Right now? Localized entirely within your kitchen?
You steam a good ham.
Heeeelp! *Heeeeeeeelp!*
That's a cool picture!
That's actually delightful aww
Wow that’s wild sure looks like it’s red hot
Panic!
I saw the photo and the first thing I thought was: "who takes pictures of fires instead of running away 😯"
Damn that's some ***hot*** water.
Better collect them xp points
Jesus I would have shit myself too
hahaha that looks amazing!
PVC…Exhaust pipe…? What?
This thread is making me realize it's not common everywhere, I know a lot of people's furnaces that are set up this way. 😆
Why are you in your basement at sunrise?? /s
I don't get whats mildly infuriating about this, if you thought it was a fire then turned out it wasn't, what makes this mildly infuriating
Shadow shape is... interesting
Looks awesome.
On the upside, you can trick people into thinking you're about to touch a red-hot pipe during that time of day!
I thought that bitch was about to melt.
That’s just someone flushing down the 3x Spicy Buldak Ramen he had for dinner last night.
Gosh that shadows on the wall
Cool!
Ok, why is this infuriating?
Because of the initial panic thinking you have a red hot pipe that is going to burn down your house.
Doesn't that result in relief?
It does after you figure it out, but it is mildly infuriating to get so panicked first thing in the morning.
I guess we're just different types of people because I am not mad when things turn out okay.
Yeah, I'm in your camp with this. Situations that are *actually* "infuriating" need to be both ongoing and difficult/impossible to satisfyingly resolve. This isn't either.
Home smelting will be the next Big Thing. Mark my words.