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Posted by Joseph Meehan on May 15, 2006, 7:56 am
brent" <"north_sea_brent at yahoo dot kom wrote:
> I am planning to install a range hood. A couple of sources recommend
> adding a nonmetallic thermal break between the duct that runs out to
> the exterior wall cap and the duct that runs back to the range
> hood--placing it as near to the wall as practical. This seems like a good
> idea for
> someplace like Minnesota.
>
> http://www.ajmadison.com/ajmadison/itemdocs/8285116.pdf (whirlpool
> installation instructions)
> http://www.ventingdirect.com/pdfs/KitchenAidguides/9763388.pdf
> (kitchenaid installation instructions)
>
> Except for the suggestion in one of the above references to use a
> "short length of nonmetallic duct", I have not seen anything that
> actually suggests specifically how to implement this thermal break. I
> have not seen 6" diameter nonmetallic duct anywhere--unless 6-inch PVC
> could
> be used.
> I was hoping to learn how someone else actually did this.
>
> thanks
I don't have a suggestion other than to make sure that whatever you use
is properly rated for that use to prevent a possible fire hazard
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia duit
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