What is B type venting?

What is B type venting?

Type B vents are vents suitable only for listed, draft-hood equipped, gas-fired appliances, including most domestic heating and hot water systems.

Can you vent B vent horizontal?

No. Per the sizing tables, all orientations must terminate vertically with a UL listed rain cap, otherwise the appliance may not vent properly.

Is B-Vent double wall?

AmeriVent Type B gas vent uses a double wall of metal pipe for insulation and safety. The inner pipe of reflecting aluminum heats quickly, containing the warm flue gases inside. The airspace between the inner and the outer pipes provides insulation against heat loss to keep the warmer flue gases on the rise.

Can you cut double wall B-vent?

2 Answers. The short answer is no. B-vent cannot be cut.