power vent

[fredmorrison]

Is it possible to add a retrofit power vent to an existing gas fired direct vent water heater? If so where can I get one? Or do I have to replace the existing water heater with a power vent model?

I want to eliminate the chimney and the existing water heater is less than a year old.

[Bob Haller]

WW Grainger sells a kit to do just that convert a regular tank to a power vent. Sorry I have never used it.

[fredmorrison]

Thanks Bob. Grainger sells Tjernlund Products Inc brand. The Tjernlund website shows one that will handle both the furnace and the water heater. I am checking cost, etc.

www.tjernlund.com/gassidewall.htm