Rigid Smooth Walled Aluminum Ducting

Each will provide different qualities.

Rigid smooth walled aluminum ducting. Foil duct has a narrower rough interior that restricts airflow and a coating that is flammable. Hose materials include pvc coated polyester fabric neoprene silicone thermoplastic rubber aluminum stainless steel and more. In stock and ready to ship. Master flow 6 in.

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. It has a wide rectangular shape except for the two ends where it connects to the dryer and the vent outlet. Thd sku 148679.

It maintains the most efficient characteristics for airflow. For instance pvc ducting can provide a high degree of flexibility while stainless steel is ultra strong and rigid. 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. 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.

These pvc hoses are recommended for use in applications involving air light materials and dust movement the most distinguishing feature of these pvc. This is because of the co2 gases that come from propane or natural gas appliances. I would contact my local engineering authority for the final approval. Most hot water tanks use aluminum smooth walled duct as their exhaust ducts.

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. Semi rigid is accepted under standard building code because it maintains its 4 diameter and has a smooth interior. It allows you to push the dryer very close to the wall. I would not recommend using the semi rigid alum.