Venting Hot Water Heater thru side wall?

[OptionalStop]

I need to install a flue vent in my new hot water tank that I'm using for my radiant heat system. I'm running just a basic AO Smith gas HWT with no power vent. I'm trying to find out what I need to buy so I can right it right out of the side wall (90 degree bend at the top of the tank). Can I do this without power venting? It's only a few feet away from the wall. Or, do I HAVE to go up through the attic and straight up out the roof?

 

[larry4406]

I would think that you should read the manual for your unit as it will depict appropriate venting methods. If it does not show a side wall method I would interpret that as not permitted.

All of the B-vent natural draft water heaters I have seen have all gone up thru the roof. Power vents yes can side wall vent.

 

[Jackfre]

No, you cannot! Just because it is temptingly easy doesn’t make it right. Either buy the pv’d water heater or a Tjernlund Gpak

 

[OptionalStop]

OK understood. Just didn't know if it was acceptable or not. Would rather not put a hole in the roof but we are going to. Just need to find a good vent now. Any suggestions?

 

[theoldwizard1]

Return the tank you bought and get one with a power vent. Follow installation instructions.

 

[Showkey]

Return the tank you bought and get one with a power vent. Follow installation instructions.

Agree^^^^^^^
Or sell it on Craigslist and buy a power vent.