Rigid Smooth Walled Aluminum Ducting

It maintains the most efficient characteristics for airflow.

Rigid smooth walled aluminum ducting.

Master flow 6 in. In stock and ready to ship. Another reason for using rigid smooth walled aluminum ducting for your dryer vent is that you can easily clean it out using a vent brush. It has a wide rectangular shape except for the two ends where it connects to the dryer and the vent outlet.

Product descriptionthe smooth tube pvc hose is a medium weight pvc flex ducting that is reinforced by a rigid external pvc helix making for a clear flexible hose. For instance pvc ducting can provide a high degree of flexibility while stainless steel is ultra strong and rigid. Each will provide different qualities. It combines durability and flexibility into one cost effective package.

I would not recommend using the semi rigid alum. Most hot water tanks use aluminum smooth walled duct as their exhaust ducts. Semi rigid is accepted under standard building code because it maintains its 4 diameter and has a smooth interior. Foil duct has a narrower rough interior that restricts airflow and a coating that is flammable.

You need to do this annually to keep your dryer running at optimum efficiency and to ensure that you won t get any lint fires started inside the dryer vent. This is because of the co2 gases that come from propane or natural gas appliances. Round metal duct pipe round pipe can be used as a main trunk line or branch line as well as in return air situations. Choose from our selection of rigid duct including over 1 600 products in a wide range of styles and sizes.

It is harder to work with crushes easily and is difficult to twist. I would contact my local engineering authority for the final approval. Thd sku 148679. Slim duct sometimes called periscope duct or known by the brands tite fit or skinny duct is a telescoping rigid aluminum duct designed for transition ducting in tight spaces.