Determining Equivalent Pipe Length
To determine whether a 3" or 4" exhaust system is required for your installation, review the sample
installation below. Fill out the top chart, and calculate your total equivalent pipe length. After you have
the total equivalent pipe length, use the chart at the bottom of the page to determine if your installation
requires 3" or 4" exhaust pipe.
Type of Pipe # of Elbows or Feet of pipe
Equivalent Feet Total Equivalent Feet
90
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Elbows
45
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Elbows
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Vertical
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1' Horizontal Pipe
C- 45 Degree El bow
D-
Standoff Braces
Pipe Selection Chart
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2' Horizontal Pipe
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Total Equivalent Feet
10 (3m)
3 (1m)
3 (1m)
4 (1.2m)
TOTAL: 20