Height of Mano Above Connection to Flue or Below

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Post by Den034071 » Mon. Nov. 16, 2015 4:28 pm

Guys I had my mano connected to wall behind the stove an the mano is higher than the tubing going into flue pipe .Can I reconnect mano tubing to the wall lower than the metal tube connected to the flue.Please your safety comments . jack

 
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Post by Sunny Boy » Mon. Nov. 16, 2015 4:35 pm

It shouldn't matter if the mano gauge is mounted above or below the height of the pipe connection.

Paul
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Post by michaelanthony » Mon. Nov. 16, 2015 4:40 pm

Sunny Boy wrote:It shouldn't matter if the mano gauge is mounted above or below the height of the pipe connection.

Paul
Like Paul said, as long as it's in the same room as the appliance.


 
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Post by Den034071 » Mon. Nov. 16, 2015 4:51 pm

Thanks guys jack

 
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Post by ddahlgren » Mon. Nov. 16, 2015 11:57 pm

The upside above is any condensation drains into the flue rather than plug the tube or drain into the gauge.

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