You can install your own ductwork, but it's a lot of work. There are many different types and sizes of ductwork, and it can be tricky to get the pieces to fit together correctly. It's also important to make sure the ductwork is properly sealed so that air doesn't leak out. If you're not confident in your ability to do the job, it's best to hire a professional.
PVC pipe is not typically used for HVAC ductwork, as it is not strong enough to support the weight of the ductwork and is not fire-resistant. However, PVC pipe can be used for HVAC ductwork in some situations, such as when the ductwork is lightweight and will not be carrying heavy loads.
HVAC ducts are responsible for distributing conditioned air throughout a home or building. Because they are often located in unconditioned spaces, such as attics and crawlspaces, it is important that they be properly insulated in order to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures and prevent energy loss. There are a variety of insulation materials available, and the type that is most appropriate will depend on the specific application. In general, however, all HVAC ducts should be insulated in order to achieve optimal energy efficiency.
Flex duct is a type of air duct that is made of a flexible material, typically insulated, and is used in HVAC systems. Flex duct is easier to install than traditional ductwork and is less expensive. It is important to know how long you can run flex duct before it needs to be replaced. The average lifespan of flex duct is about 10 years.
4.9/5
Designed for ventilation applications including HVAC, dryer, grow rooms and tents.
Four layer design makes it more durable and resistant to leaks, tears, and cuts.
Ducting Size: 8†| Length: 25 feet | Includes two stainless steel 8" duct clamps
Constructed of Aluminum and thermoplastic, tube can be shortened for various applications.
Steel-wire spiral structure is flexible and easy-to-install in hard to reach places.
$234
I'm utilizing this flexible tube to vent air into the hybrid water heater from the attic. It's simple to utilize the hose. Only four feet are required, but additional tubes will be installed in the attic to bring in warmer air for the water heater. The tubing has to be severed. Two screw clamps that were included with the tube made it easy to secure it to the water heater's intake vent and the flange on my ceiling. A section of duct strap has to be used to support the tube.Since this is Florida, 125F air is drawn via the tube from the attic to the water heater. Through a coil-based heat exchanger system, the water heater distributes heat directly from its heat pump into the water tank. Free hot water and a more comfortable laundry room are combined with solar panels.
4.8/5
Four layer design makes it more durable and resistant to leaks, tears, and cuts.
Ducting Size: 6†| Length: 25 feet | Includes two stainless steel 6" duct clamps
Steel-wire spiral structure is flexible and easy-to-install in hard to reach places.
Constructed of Aluminum and thermoplastic, tube can be shortened for various applications.
Designed for ventilation applications including HVAC, dryer, grow rooms and tents.
$234
I used this to create the sandworm animatronic body for a Halloween party with a Beetlejuice theme. I can discuss general durability, material, and painting, which is probably not what the rest of the world is interested in this for.This is incredibly adaptable in a lot of ways. With a reasonably substantial weight (the sandworm head) attached, it has thus far withstood a lot of scrunching and un-scratching, twisting and wrapping, and general knocking about while it was being constructed. In addition, it was tugged in multiple directions simultaneously for several hours due to the animatronic's movement and the fishing line holding it in place. To prevent gouging, I used gorilla duct tape to reinforce the areas where the fishing line looped around the tube. However, nothing was accidentally torn.It is simple to intentionally puncture the material. If you don't tape the edges after you tear it, it will continue to split and tear. In order to prevent the holes from getting bigger, I strengthened it with tape where I had to punch holes in order to attach the sandworm head and fix the end of the tube.The exterior is matte black, while the interior is the customary bright silver substance. If you need this to be a particular hue, black holds paint nicely. Just be sure to select high-quality paint, plan to apply two coats, and allow adequate drying time. To create white stripes, I used liquitex, which binds to foams and plastics without melting them. After drying, even with all the movement and being rolled back up for storage, there was no chipping or cracking.
4.7/5
Designed for ventilation applications including HVAC, dryer, grow rooms and tents.
Four layer design makes it more durable and resistant to leaks, tears, and cuts.
Steel-wire spiral structure is flexible and easy-to-install in hard to reach places.
Constructed of Aluminum and thermoplastic, tube can be shortened for various applications.
Ducting Size: 4†| Length: 25 feet | Includes two stainless steel 4" duct clamps
$234
I required some strong, dark, and flexible 4 "ducting for a work of art. I looked all throughout Home Depot for a suitable item. All they had were different, pricey lengths of weak, single-layer foil that would shred if viewed incorrectly. Then I was. I was on the verge of giving up, depriving the art world of my singular and horrible vision.I'm not sure how AC Infinity manages to sell this in 25' lengths at this cost. It has two gorgeous stainless worm gear hose clamps and two heavy-duty, flexible clamps for each length. I had all I needed to connect six parts to my model manifold/distributor by getting three boxes of 25' each and cutting each hose in half.In order to accommodate your space requirements, the hose can also be extended to its full length and then collapsed accordion-style. Silver foil hose that is less expensive or generic cannot be used for this. I worked in maintenance and cleaning for forty years before retiring, so I understand my four "hose. I guess you'd be interested to know that this stuff would likewise perform beautifully in its intended use. But for the occasional exhibition work, it's also cool in its primitive shape.Buy it with complete assurance.
4.5/5
Stainless steel and rust resistant
Two clamps per pack
Worm drive adjustable w/screwdriver
Secures ducting tightly in place
Classic "hose clamp" design
$234
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4.5/5
Ducting Feature 3: Flexible length for exhaust fan blower / inline fan; quick and easy to set up.
Ducting Material: High-quality aluminum (High Temperature Resistant & Corrosion Resistant & Long Lasting); Clamps Material: Stainless steel (Rustproof & Corrosion Resistant & Heavy Duty).
Ducting Feature 2: Built-in steel wire for reinforcement and long lasting performance.
Application Scenarios: Perfect for Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Kitchens, Bathrooms, Greenhouses, Grow Rooms, Grow Tents, etc.
Ducting Feature 1: Three-layer Thickness (Aluminum Foil + PET + Aluminum Foil): Flame-retardant coating. Thermal Endurance: Temperature range from -22 to 266 Fahrenheit.
$234
I put my marijuana grow tents in the duct. It's ideal for storing your carbon filter in a different room and setting up your tent in a different room. There are many purposes for growing tents, and I use it inside my tent to circulate the air around my plants. I suppose it would be effective for that as well, lol. I use the same duct for my wife's dryer, and I adore anything I get from vivosun or Amazon.com. I make at least one purchase every month and maybe three or four. JJ smoking (Okla Medical Marijuana Grower Association Johnny James CEO) Johnny James grows it before smoking marijuana.
4.4/5
Ducting Feature 2: Built-in steel wire for reinforcement and long lasting performance.
Ducting Feature 3: Flexible length for exhaust fan blower / inline fan; quick and easy to set up.
Ducting Feature 1: Three-layer Thickness (Aluminum Foil + PET + Aluminum Foil): Flame-retardant coating. Thermal Endurance: Temperature range from -22 to 266 Fahrenheit.
Application Scenarios: Perfect for Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Kitchens, Bathrooms, Greenhouses, Grow Rooms, Grow Tents, etc.
Ducting Material: High-quality aluminum (High Temperature Resistant & Corrosion Resistant & Long Lasting); Clamps Material: Stainless steel (Rustproof & Corrosion Resistant & Heavy Duty).
$234
For my six-inch Vivosun inline fan and carbon filter, I purchased this. Don't be alarmed by the inexpensive pricing. I was quite pleased with the way it was built. I've always been happy with anything I've purchased from this business. And if you're unhappy with your purchase, they'll gladly and hassle-free refund your money. Today, it's difficult to find that. Avoid paying extra for inferior quality. I'm happy with my buy.
4.3/5
Thermal Endurance: Temperature endurance range from 0 ~ 185°F. (-18℃ ~ 85℃)
Ducting size: 4 inches (diameter) x 8 feet (length) when fully extended
Fire Proof coating: flexible ventilation Ducting made from high-quality Flame-retardant Aluminum and built-in Corrosion-Resistant wire helix for reinforcement and lasting performance
Easy Installation: Free pair of 4 inch metal clamps made from stainless steel. Flexible length for exhaust fan blower / inline fan
Wide applications: kitchens, bathrooms, greenhouses, grow rooms, grow tents, etc.
$234
Because you can only review one item on a page as opposed to each item individually, Amazon needs to get their act together. makes it difficult to read the reviews, too. This has also been discovered in other places. Amazon, please get your act together. The iPower 190 CFM 4" fan, the 8 Ft x 4" aluminum duct, and the iPower Speed Controller were my three purchases. On the second floor of my house, within an 11 × 11-foot bedroom, I have a 4 x 11-foot grow room that I'm using all three of them to vent heat and humidity out of. I'm just setting it up because most basements are used for grow rooms.I have an iPower 190CFM fan mounted in a bare room next to my grow area. Actually, it's in that room's closet. I used plastic wire ties to attach it to the wire-frame shelf. That therefore says a lot about the fan's vibration level. It is not very hefty, runs quite smoothly, and is also relatively quiet. Having said that, if I had it in the grow room, where there is already noise from oscillating and light fans (x5), it might contribute to that, but not enough to make it unbearably loud when working in the space or when the door is closed. It's chilly in Michigan right now, so a heater is occasionally needed at night when the lights are off. I did not want to place it in the grow room because I have already used up all of the power there for lighting and operating a heater. It runs on and off during the day and occasionally comes on at night because I have it set on a timer. With the speed controller set to Medium, it quickly expels the heated air, which has significantly aided in regulating the humidity levels. Although I'm currently figuring out the precise timings and speed requirements, it works really well. Oh, and another reviewer pointed out that it operates more silently at maximum speed and without regulation. If noise is a problem for your system, just an idea.It's very well crafted, as I mentioned, and even on medium, it draws pretty strongly and runs very quietly. Although my needs are not very high, I wasn't sure whether the 190 CFM would be adequate, so I assumed I'd start there and move up if necessary. It appears to be more than adequate thus far.I'm utilizing an 8-foot flexible duct together with an iPower 190 CFM exhaust fan to remove heat and humidity from my grow tent. Everything was convenient that it was all packed into a small box. The two clamps that are offered are of good quality and are not inexpensive. Near the top of the grow room, I utilized it to pass through two sheets of drywall, and the other end is connected to the exhaust fan in a spare neighboring room. Prior to the delivery of the 4" intake vent I ordered, I have it temporarily taped in place. Being compressed made the installation much simpler because I did not need to extend it to its full length. I didn't have to cut it, so I can lengthen it later if necessary and I won't have to deal with a length of hose in the interim.Other than that, it's a very typical coil of aluminum duct; maybe a little thicker or thinner than others I've used, but about what I anticipated for the price. I'll be purchasing more of the same hose if I wind up venting it out the window. I have a comparable item on my dryer, which I advise against the plastic variety to prevent fires, and this one seems to be of a somewhat higher quality than another one I bought at Home Depot. In the reduced version, it is undoubtedly simpler to work with.iPower Speed Control: This product doesn't offer much. Since I was unsure whether I would need to run the fan at high speed, I decided to get this just in case. Considering how inexpensive it was, I felt that it was worth the small amount of extra money. I am not worried that it will damage the fan motor because it is created by the same firm that makes the fan. I've got it connected to a mechanical timer that runs for 24 hours and is separated into 15-minute segments, giving me a lot of freedom. The speed control needed to be plugged into a timer that was plugged into an electrical outlet. I would suggest using the following timer if you are setting up something in a similar configuration:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JLS13SY/ref=ppx yo dt b asin title o02 o00 s02?ie=UTF8
4.3/5
SUPERIOR CARBON QUALITY: Made of imported Virgin Australian activated charcoal, delivering 100% filtered airflow. 1050+ RC 48 carbon captures three times more air contaminants than average due to optimal surface area per carbon particle.
PACKAGE INCLUDES: Carbon Filter; Changeable Velcro Pre-filter; Carbon Filter Belts. Dimensions: 4'' x 14''
EFFECTIVE ODOR CONTROL: Eliminate some of the most undesirable odors, pungent smell and particulates from indoor grow tent, hydroponics grow room.
VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: Item can be used as intake or exhaust filter in a variety of setups including use with 6 inch inline fan and duct fans, intake and exhaust fans, air exchange fans, ventilation ducts, and other accessories.
ELIMINATES ODOR AND CHEMICAL IRRITANTS: Protects from chemical irritants and eliminates odors- from pungent indoor grow operations to bathrooms, basements and kitchens. Absorbs odors from pets and smoking as well.
$234
I decided to go with VIVIOSUN for pretty much everything as I needed to change my carbon filter, so I bought their filter as well. I'm overjoyed that I did. It was easy to assemble, hang inside the tent, and use my inline exhaust fan (the only component not made by VIVIOSUN). Unlike other filters I've tried where the cover just slides off with little effort, this filter's cover is snug and secure. In my neighborhood, the only thing you can smell is what I want you to smell! This gets rid of any offensive smells left over from my plants everywhere! It's wonderful and precisely how I want it that no one can smell anything at all! I would highly suggest this filter and believe it was well worth the money I spent on it. Will undoubtedly purchase once more when it comes time to replace it!
4.2/5
Adds rods to the SootEater Rotary Chimney Cleaning System for navigating chimney flues longer than 18’
Spins forward and reverse for maximum cleaning
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Designed for use with SootEater Rotary Chimney Cleaning System (RCH205-B)
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Includes two (2) qty., 3’-long flexible button-link quick connect rods
$234
When I was cleaning my vent stack, the extension rods did what they were supposed to do—they gave me more length. There is no set screw to stop the threaded rods from unscrewing in the pipe if you accidentally reverse the drill, which is the major drawback of these rods and the cleaning system that goes with them.In case you unintentionally reverse the drill, the instructions advise you to tape the rods to keep them from unscrewing. I used this equipment without any issues to clean my vent stack, however once I was done, I taped up all the joints with electrical tape so that I could test the instructions. Three pieces of the rods were then placed into the pipe after very tight tape was twisted 1 inch above and below each threaded junction. In order to create no more than 400 RPMs, I utilized a Milwaukee M18 cordless drill with the speed switch set to 1. The trigger was only partially depressed when I operated the drill in the forward position. changed to reverse and carried out the same action. The resistance in the pipe drastically decreased in a matter of seconds, so I was able to remove the rods. The brush that screws into the first rod came unscrewed and got stuck in my vent pipe (it was taped using the same procedure as above), but I was prepared for this since I had a strategy in place before carrying out this experiment.These rods work exceptionally well for slithering through vent stacks with a few rotations. To start it down the vent stack, you can almost 90 degrees bend the rods. The technique was so effective that it even bent while the drill was rotating the rods. The lack of five stars is due to the requirement for a set screw at each joint for someone who is not careful.
Flex duct is a popular choice for HVAC systems because it is lightweight and easy to install. But how long does flex duct last? Flex duct is made of a flexible material, typically PVC, that is wrapped in a metal coil. This makes it durable and resistant to crushing and kinking. However, the metal coil can eventually rust, and the PVC can degrade in sunlight. In most cases, flex duct will last 10-15 years. However, if it is not installed properly or if it is exposed to extreme conditions, it may only last 5
There are two types of HVAC ducts: round and rectangular. Round ducts are typically used for shorter runs, while rectangular ducts are used for longer runs.
There is no definitive answer to how many vents a 2.5 ton AC unit should have. However, it is typically recommended that there be one vent per room in order to ensure adequate airflow.
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Air ducts are a part of the HVAC system and are responsible for distributing the conditioned air throughout the home.
Installing ductwork is not hard, but it can be time-consuming. The first step is to measure the space where the ductwork will be installed. Then, cut the ductwork to size and attach it to the ceiling or floor joists. Next, seal the seams with duct tape or mastic. Finally, insulate the ductwork to prevent heat loss.
There are a few key reasons why rigid ducting is often seen as the better option when compared to its flexible counterpart. First, rigid ducting is less likely to sag over time, meaning that air will be able to flow through it more easily. Additionally, rigid ducting is less likely to become dislodged, meaning that it will be able to maintain its position and function properly for a longer period of time. Finally, rigid ducting is often easier to clean, as there are fewer nooks and crannies for dirt and dust to accumulate.
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