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Yes. It connects to the inside of the tank, where the hot water is. Heat from the hot water will heat the vent pipe by conduction. The top end should be much warmer than the bottom end, near the floor or outlet.

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if its not a forced air water heater then yes its should be hot but not red hot.

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