That's a very good idea. So far, as I've had time, I've messed with the outside apparatus and the inside part you can reach through the hole. All seems well, as I took my time and think I have it right. I have done this twice to make sure. The cracked vent pipe is the next thing under investigation. Thanks, Jim
On Oct 2, 2006, at 4:37 PM, Roger Sisler wrote: > Sounds like the corrogated flue vent pipe cracked. Very brittle,it > is.Maybe > done when adjusting the flue when reconnecting the vent > cover.Dosent take > much. Remove all the vent cover pieces.Put a cork in one ofthetwo > vents.Blow intothe other. Got a good seal?? If not,you may have a > cracked > pipe. Muffler mend puddy will fix it up,I am, told. Also, check the > little > drain in the interior at the floor.You may be able to find the leak > in the > cracked pipe with soap bubbles.The kind used for checking for gas > leaks. > Remove the side access and vent plate on the side of the interior > cabinet. > Put this bubbles on the pipe ,through the assess. Saves a bundle of > time.May even be able to mend the pipe through the access. > |
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