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December 13, 2007
Getting oxygen into a boiler room
We need to get some oxygen into our boiler room to correct a violation. Our plumber is suggesting that they drill holes into the hatch in order to vent the room.
Is this something people have heard of?
Is there a better way to handle this?
It seems like a quick fix to us, not to mention an open invitation to varmints.
Would love an answer ASAP as the plumber is on his way over.
Thanks!
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Is there any place you can install a motorized louver in the basement wall? It's uaually interlocked with the boiler/furnace and will open only when it fires.
Posted by: guest at December 13, 2007 9:04 AM
If the boiler room is separate sealed space, crudely venting basement with holes in hatch will not work.
Duct to exterior would not need to be too big. I think that free air rather than mech closure is easier and fail-proof.
Posted by: chas at December 13, 2007 9:52 AM
Just keep in mind you should have at least one square inch of make up air for every 10,000 BTUs of boiler input.
A 200,000 BTU boiler requires at least 20 square inches of opening to outside air.
Posted by: Master Plvmber at December 13, 2007 9:53 AM
If the boiler room is separate sealed space, crudely venting basement with holes in hatch will not work.
Duct to exterior would not need to be too big. I think that free air rather than mech closure is easier and fail-proof.
Posted by: chas at December 13, 2007 11:02 AM
yes you can just drill holes in your metal hatch. many people do this. just so the air from the holes in your hatch can get to the boiler. a plumber can tell you these things and they know.
Posted by: guest at December 13, 2007 4:12 PM
try a vented hood for the hatch. probably costs $250.
Posted by: guest at December 13, 2007 11:56 PM
try a vented hood for the hatch. probably costs $250.
Posted by: guest at December 13, 2007 11:56 PM
I believe the ventilation requirement is 1 inch of free air per 2,000 BTU input.Where did you get your fact from Master Plumber?
Posted by: guest at December 15, 2007 10:10 AM
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