I hope someone can explain something to me. I am in the process of selling my mother's house. The buyers had a home inspection done and one thing, among others, that the inspector noted was about the pipe insulation used at the water heater. To quote him "Plastic insulation was used on the supply lines at the top of the water heater near the opening of the flue. No combustible products can be used within 6" of the flue opening." The distance between the cold water line and the hot water line is about 8" with the flue in between the lines. The insulation used looks like a type of foam and wraps around the pipe (reminds me of a pool noodle). The water heater is in the garage and I do not think it would be a good idea to leave the pipes uninsulated. So how would the lines be insulated and still meet the 6" requirement?
I am new here, so I cannot post any photos. Thanks for this opportunity to learn a few things.
I am new here, so I cannot post any photos. Thanks for this opportunity to learn a few things.
