Anyone installed a 6" duct with this D/C & how many "drops" & how long a "run"? Is a 6" duct a waste of money with a 4" duct from blower to filter?
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Mine has a 5 inch duct from blower to filter. I ended up modifying it with a super dust deputy and it works great, filter stays clean. Plus it's easy to dispose of the chips and dust. Which doesn't take long to generate when milling rough stock.
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Hi - I don't have a 6" installed but I was going to do it in the future for my table saw. I think it can only help. The double 4" adapter comes off the unit and a 6" fitting is behind it. My unit has a 5" hose from the blower to the filter. Good Luck.
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I don't use a duct system because my shop is so small but many large tools on casters to move nearer to D/C. I use two Rockler 4" expandable hose (2' to 14') with blast gates at D/C to connect to tools I am using. A bit less efficient than permanent duct system connected to tools but I don't have the shop space so I move tools.
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Jimmy, I am using 4" duct (actually sewer pipe) through out my shop) and it is proving very effective) with gates to limit the collector to one machine at a time. I can't say that it won't work, but it will not be as effective since the airflow is limited by the 4" connection. Not worth the $.
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The one I got was more like 4 ft when extended. You can get two and duct tape them together, but any hose longer than 6 ft will have issues with reduced airflow and increased heat loss. Your best bet would be to find a way to move your air conditioner closer to the exhaust.
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The way the unit comes it can be mounted to a wall between 4.5" - 10". If your application requires a longer length than 10" the instructions explain how to add a length of duct to meet any wall thickness or run you may require.
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Just the 6" duct work to connect the humidifier to the HVAC system. The Aprilaire 600 installed on my return air side, so I ran the 6" duct work to the supply side. I was able to electrically connect the unit to my Carrier Infinity System painlessly.
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Felickz, I guess I misspoke about the size of the vent piping size, Which this fan does vent 6". I also recommended using the Broan 636 fan-jack but meant to use the Broan 634 fan-jack for roof installation or if venting sidewall use the Broan 843 which both have a back draft dampers. Hope this clears this up!!! Mark Innovative HVAC Systems, Inc.
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Do a google search , I have found out they come in carbon block cyl. and 2 1-2 x 10 long , the centers about 1 in You may note the flow rate of each filter. I use my filters in tandem so its rough and then a fine. Go to Lowes or Home depot and you can compare. Note the WHKF-DWHV is 3/4 npt inlets. You may want to put a T in and run them in tandom main feeds the T and two filers at the same time ---======---- parrell NOT series Higher flow rate
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Hi Julie, Like many said it doable but for a 5" duct might be a little small. My was an 6" duct and I end up going to Home Depot and get a reducer that cost about $12. I love how it look but installing it was a b*tch. It took a total of about 13 to 14 hours in a whole day for me to install mostly by myself. My wife did help me load it up into the packaging box that it came in. We use the box on top of the stove to support this range to help ease the load of loading it under our cabinet. This sucker weight like 40 to 50 pounds. Some of the nut and bolt that came with the package doesn't feel secure for me. I don't wanted the whole range drop down. I end up using toggle bolt that can handle 80+ lbs. each and use them on the top of the cabinet and use heavy duty dry wall anchor and screws that support 30+ lbs. for the side. This thing wasn't going anyway. For the perfect next time I think I well drill hole that was 1/4" bigger for running the power cord thru it. I end being slight not level on the range due to the cord bushing of the power cord on fitting the hole so it bumped 2cm higher and not set flat on it. Mounting the four top screw was a pain. Even with toggle bolt I have to end reverse mount it to make it easier to screw nut into the toggle bolt.
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Makes sense to me. As with any dryer vent, the shorter the duct, the straighter the run, the better the flow. Also, use straight duct and elbows. Better than flex duct.
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It's a perfect fit to slide inside 4" metal ducting. Tape it up and plug it in and you're set! Air flow. Good question!
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Hi Richard! I am tempted to say about 1/8 of an inch- is does come to you pretty stiff compared to the other prefilter you have on the unit. It surely does not exceed 1/4 of an inch, but it feels like it does when new. You DO have to cut to fit, so be sure you hang on to the velcro strips that were originally with the unit! Hope that helps! Keith
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Two 8 inch holes on the very top (on the back half), two 6 inch holes on each side (top and bottom), and two 3 inch holes on the back (top and bottom). There are also two 10x5 veclro vents on each side, and one 13x5 on the back, placed at the bottom. Note that on the model i received, the holes are of exact size or smaller. I am having significant difficulty feeding a 6 inch of any of ridgid, semiridgid or flexible ducts; the manufacturer really should oversize them 1 inch.
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It comes with flexible 6 in duct. You would need 8 in to 6 in duct reducer.
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If you are using this as a duct extender you would not even need a filter. You already have filters in the Hvac unit. If you still want to filter the VenTech duct run it into a 4'' register boot and use a register filter sold at Home Depot, Lowes etc.
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I would think so, as it may just be pushing a little more CFMs. This unit has a light, plus a nite light, fan and heater. It uses a 6 inch duct, but you can use it with 4 inch, but it might not be quite as quiet. I replaced an onlder, round nutone with the same features. I had to modify the ceiling hole, but you may not have to do that. Check the spec sheet to compare with your old one, and if you have any questions Broan customer service will help. BTW, this fan is so much more quiet than our old one!
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I'm not an HVAC Tech., having said that, everything is possible, however, you need to be maximum of 6 foot from the duct. I think your setup is going to be complicated, so don't complicate it by installing by the heating unit. You can always place the portable humidifiers around the house.
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yes, there are reducers in the section of home depot or lowes that has duct work (hvac parts). the problem is, reducing the diameter of the duct defeats the purpose of using a larger fan. you may want to consult panasonic tech support to see if this will damage the fan (overheating the motor).
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I vented with 6 " also through the roof. Turned it on, went on the roof and it was blowing pretty hard. I am very satisfied. Didn't try the t paper trick though. We have a very large bathroom and it pulls air very well.