#backdrafting

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Backdrafting is that the reverse flow of gas within the flues of fuel-fired appliances that ends up in the intrusion of combustion byproducts into the way. several fuel-fired water heaters and boilers use house air and lack an elicited draft, that makes them particularly vulnerable to backdrafting once indoor air pressure becomes unusually low. Inspectors ought to try and spot proof of backdrafting in homes.

How does backdrafting happen?

Fuel-fired water heaters, boilers, wall heaters, and furnaces are designed to exhaust the byproducts of combustion to the outside through a flue. These hot gases rise through the flue and exit the house as a result of they're not as dense as indoor air. The pressure differential that enables for the discharge of combustion gases are often overcome by outstandingly low indoor gas pressure caused by a high rate of expulsion of air into the outside through exhaust fans, fireplaces and dryers. once this happens, combustion gases are often sucked back to the house and should doubtless hurt or kill building occupants. Improperly designed flues or flue blockages can even cause backdrafting.

How can  inspectors test for backdrafting?

An inspector can release smoke or powder into the draft diverter to see whether it gets sucked into the duct or if it spills back into the room. A smoke pencil or a chemical puffer can be used to safely simulate smoke.   

An inspector can hold a lighter beside the draft diverter to see whether there is sufficient draft to pull the flame in the direction of the flue.

Combustion gases that back-draft into a house may leave a dark residue on the top of the water heater. The presence of soot is an indication of backdrafting, although its absence does not guarantee that backdrafting has not happened.

A carbon monoxide analyzer can be used to test for backdrafting of that gas. Inspectors should be properly trained to use these before they attempt to use one during an actual inspection, primarily to avoid false negatives.READ MORE