Use of E-CAP Vent Pipe Cap on Radon vent pipe
Dear FIT
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if the ECAP has been used in conjunction with Radon exhaust ystems.
At present, I have an open pipe extending vertically off the exhaust fan and would like to put a cap on the pipe.
My concerns are - air flow restriction and possible noise issues.while I'm at it, I need to cap a couple other pipes on the roof as well (4 total - 1 radon, 2 fan exhausts, and 1 sewer). To your knowledge, would placing this on the sewer line PVC pipe coming off the roof cause any air flow issues. Thanks look forward to your responses!
-Michael
Michael,
A: Based upon past and current sales, we are aware of locations with 3" Radon exhaust systems using the ECAP. This cap was designed to keep restrictions and environmental elements from entering into the pipe externally and is the first cap to recieve the CSA mark of approval for venting systems. You may find information about this approval from www.ecaproof.com (Commercial site for the ECAP) on their Product Specs. page. Click on CSA Approval, on right side of page, for details. The ECAP was tested on all types of weather conditions, any possible restriction assocatied with vent gases, UV light, and heat and chemicals from furnace gases by CSA and was found to be effective up to 212 degrees.
In surveying homeowners who have had this cap in place a long period of time, we found none who have witnessed any noise issues associated with using the ECAP. There have been no issues presented that we are aware of concerning noise from the use of the ECAP.
It was originally designed for High_Efficient HVAC Systems, although the pipes is also used by plumbers who install the ECAP on PVC sewer pipes. We have testimonials from plumbers who have successfully used the ECAP for these pipes.
The ECAP is requested due to the prevention of elements getting into the pipes and for the allowance of the pipes to actually vent better than having an exposed pipe alone.
Without protection the likelihood of such things as bird nests, squirrels getting stuck down in the pipes and other debrie like twigs, leaves, etc. are possible. The ECAP addresses all these issues.
Thank you for your questions. I hope this helps in your decision making.
FIT
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if the ECAP has been used in conjunction with Radon exhaust ystems.
At present, I have an open pipe extending vertically off the exhaust fan and would like to put a cap on the pipe.
My concerns are - air flow restriction and possible noise issues.while I'm at it, I need to cap a couple other pipes on the roof as well (4 total - 1 radon, 2 fan exhausts, and 1 sewer). To your knowledge, would placing this on the sewer line PVC pipe coming off the roof cause any air flow issues. Thanks look forward to your responses!
-Michael
Michael,
A: Based upon past and current sales, we are aware of locations with 3" Radon exhaust systems using the ECAP. This cap was designed to keep restrictions and environmental elements from entering into the pipe externally and is the first cap to recieve the CSA mark of approval for venting systems. You may find information about this approval from www.ecaproof.com (Commercial site for the ECAP) on their Product Specs. page. Click on CSA Approval, on right side of page, for details. The ECAP was tested on all types of weather conditions, any possible restriction assocatied with vent gases, UV light, and heat and chemicals from furnace gases by CSA and was found to be effective up to 212 degrees.
In surveying homeowners who have had this cap in place a long period of time, we found none who have witnessed any noise issues associated with using the ECAP. There have been no issues presented that we are aware of concerning noise from the use of the ECAP.
It was originally designed for High_Efficient HVAC Systems, although the pipes is also used by plumbers who install the ECAP on PVC sewer pipes. We have testimonials from plumbers who have successfully used the ECAP for these pipes.
The ECAP is requested due to the prevention of elements getting into the pipes and for the allowance of the pipes to actually vent better than having an exposed pipe alone.
Without protection the likelihood of such things as bird nests, squirrels getting stuck down in the pipes and other debrie like twigs, leaves, etc. are possible. The ECAP addresses all these issues.
Thank you for your questions. I hope this helps in your decision making.
FIT
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