Navien Tankless Install: From Scratch to Finish in 20 Mins!

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@brianfreeland990 15 күн бұрын

“ I’m not a professional, that’s why I use press.” Very humble of you bro🤣 I know you have soldered your fair amount of joints lol Good job and great video.

@amytaylor4992 3 ай бұрын

Great Video! Thanks! I didn't see any drain lines attached. You told us about the acid neutralizing unit but where does the neutralized material go?

@DOLPEDIY 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! At marker 19:20, the white box at the bottom is a special condensate pump. It has acid neutralizing beeds inside. The discharge is piped the the stand pipe of the washing machine drain.

@mjk5254 3 ай бұрын

How do you decipher if intake pvc run can collect to the basement or has to be outside

@DOLPEDIY 3 ай бұрын

For a Navien tankless water heater, it's generally recommended to intake air from outside to ensure proper combustion and to avoid drawing in potentially contaminated air from the basement. However, there are a few conditions under which you might be able to run the intake inside the basement: 1. **Adequate Ventilation:** If the basement has adequate ventilation and fresh air supply, you might be able to use indoor air for combustion. Ensure that the room has enough openings or vents to bring in fresh air from outside. 2. **Local Codes and Manufacturer Guidelines:** Always check local building codes and the manufacturer's installation guidelines. Some areas might have specific requirements or restrictions regarding indoor vs. outdoor air intake. 3. **Avoiding Contaminants:** Ensure that the air in the basement is free from contaminants like chemicals, dust, and fumes, which could affect the performance and safety of the water heater. 4. **Space Requirements:** Make sure the basement has enough space to provide the necessary air volume for combustion, as specified by Navien's installation manual. 5. **Sealed Combustion:** If the unit is designed for sealed combustion (direct vent), it typically requires both intake and exhaust to be piped directly to the outside. It's always best to follow the manufacturer's instructions and consult with a professional if you're unsure. Do you have a specific model or installation scenario in mind?

@Tom-xr2rv 20 күн бұрын

Does Navien has a propane gas tankless water heater? Thank you.

@DOLPEDIY 19 күн бұрын

Yes they do. All of their units can be converted to propane.

@frankprovenzano7029 Ай бұрын

Great video. Easy to understand.

@DOLPEDIY Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@merce003 9 ай бұрын

Really clean work man I recently took a class with navien and they said not to hook it up to a gfci to use a regular plug what are your thoughts on that I’m not against it I’m just curious

@DOLPEDIY 9 ай бұрын

Our local code states that anything deal with water must have a gfci. It will fail inspection without. I also confirm with my father who is a licensed electrician. That's very interesting though I'll look into and get back to you.

@DOLPEDIY 9 ай бұрын

So according to the navien installation rep. " I believe by code if it is the only outlet in the basement it has to be gfci, it can cause nuisance calls. So we teach them in class to avoid them if you can. But sometimes you have to use them. "

@loobydude 6 ай бұрын

@@DOLPEDIY In a basement the NEC requires all receptacles to be gfci protected except for the one for a fire/security system. Just because someone at Navien says something different it doesn't matter. The code comes first.

@mitchellmckinney7872 3 ай бұрын

I watched so many videos and almost callled a plumber before I found this video than you so much.

@DOLPEDIY 3 ай бұрын

Anytime!!

@PhilogusRex 2 ай бұрын

As a fellow plumber, this video's got to go. They know too much so now we're obsolete 😂

@steveh.9170 16 күн бұрын

why not pex? just curious.

@ahmad7825 11 күн бұрын

Please share nail gun you use...

@Lucas-lov-plumbing 8 ай бұрын

We charge $6500 in Brooklyn to do this install...good job

@DOLPEDIY 8 ай бұрын

That's about the same we change Herr in Jersey

@rcmechanialgroup2856 9 ай бұрын

Looks good man. Any reason why you didn't make the plywood backing wider instead of longer so you didn't to drill into the cement to strap the pipping?

@DOLPEDIY 9 ай бұрын

Damn that's a good question. As I'm reading that comment I'm asking myself the same dam question. What the hell dude where were you when was installing this. I blame you!!!! 😁

@rcmechanialgroup2856 9 ай бұрын

Haha. Its all good. Sometimes when you see things from a different view it hits you. @@DOLPEDIY

@dantoubiana3286 9 ай бұрын

Great job and thank you

@DOLPEDIY 9 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@JustinTBowen 4 ай бұрын

Was the new gas line galvanized? Looks very shiny compared to black pipe.

@DOLPEDIY 4 ай бұрын

Yes, it was for the outside work.

@Dudjrkfjjffjkffu Ай бұрын

I’m curious why you didn’t just mount everything on the block wall. Tapcons are about as strong as it gets.

@DOLPEDIY 28 күн бұрын

mounting on a board provides stability and protection, while making installation and maintenance more manageable.

@Dudjrkfjjffjkffu 28 күн бұрын

@@DOLPEDIY how so? The wall shouldn’t go anywhere. And installation and maintenance is the same either way. I’ve installed probably 100 of these units and serviced twice as many. The wall you built is only as secure as the surface its mounted too. It’s a good installation nonetheless, you did a good job.

@rons8098 7 ай бұрын

Great work great info! Well Done!

@DOLPEDIY 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@robertkifan4376 8 ай бұрын

What size gas line does this unit require to run? My line is 1/2 right now and in about 10-15 feet away from the meter. Do I just size up to 3/4 gas line off the 1/2? Thx in advance

@DOLPEDIY 8 ай бұрын

That all depends on what tees off between the gas meter and where the unit will be. With this unit, you can use 1/2in but that's at the last run to the unit and it has certain requirements for that. A gas load calculation and diagram would have to be done first.

@peterguarinio3632 Ай бұрын

@@DOLPEDIY What if it's LP and not gas? I have a 30' length of LP pipe and not sure if I should upsize to 3/4"

@tubegoood 9 ай бұрын

Nice job.

@DOLPEDIY 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@westcoast708 5 ай бұрын

I just got the navien npe 240 s2 he only vented the exhaust pvc intake is just basement air my unit is in my furnace room is that ok ?

@DOLPEDIY 5 ай бұрын

Depends on the size of the basement and if there are any other combustion units down there. A combustion test would be needed. But if it's possible, it's best to get the intake outside. It's better for the unit.

@brokensmile8487 8 ай бұрын

Dont you want the internal recirculation running?

@DOLPEDIY 8 ай бұрын

we hooked up a recirculating line 2 days later. I will upload that video soon. Maybe. 😁

@brokensmile8487 8 ай бұрын

@@DOLPEDIY oh, I see. I didn't think you needed a recirculating line for the internal circ. I'm learning but great video and looking forward for more videos.