4" pvc pipe will not fit correctly. It is to small, even though the blower measures 4 inches. Anyone know where i can get proper pipe that locks in?
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Try using a connector piece that is used to connect two 4" pipes together. It's slightly bigger in diameter than the pipe. You can put one end of the connector on the pipe and put the blower on the other end.
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I had the same problem. My solution was my local Homedepot (or any hardware store) and purchased 1/4 thread rod and a union ( joins 2 threaded rods), cut it to fit and works great. Just take one of your end pieces with you and explain to an associate you dilemma and they will gladly set you up.
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Doug, go to your local hardware store or Home Depot and buy a 2 foot section of PVC pipe that the shaft will fit into. Drill a hole all the way through about 8 inches from the top an put a bolt through. This will allow the bottom of the shaft to rest on it.
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What was suggested to me was to go to a hardware store and find a PVC pipe that will fit in side the vent. Then using a union join the pipe to your stack and join the vent to the PVC pipe. In theory the vent should work but I did not find that to be the he case. Perhaps I was expecting a more dramatic venting.
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I'm facing the same issue, which means that 4" diameter poles are not that uncommon. Not much of a "universal" bracket. Maybe we'll come up with a solution, but in the meantime I am quite disappointed that the listing did not clarify that the pole must be 3 1/2".
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The actual inlet and outlet outside diameters are 4.5". It could be a typo (I think) by the seller as on the keyboard, the "." and "/" keys are right next to each other. I connect the inlet/outlet to existing PVC pipes using rubber connectors.
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Thanks for time to reply. The nice alum. house I was just given has a near 1 1/4" diameter mount on the bottom of the house. So I need for that to fit into the top pipe to stabilize the house; there is also a clamping method for the pipe. Do you know what the inside diameter is of the top piece of pipe in that set of three? Thank you again.
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Not directly; I topped my 4" PVC pipe with a joint-sleeve. The base of the turbine will fit in the sleeve. I secured it in place with a self-tapping sheet metal screw and some silicon seal. It was an easy install and my 3 vents work great.
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I just finished filming out of state. I went to a big box store and bought 2 lengths of 10' x 3/4" white pvc. After filming, I returned the pipe and got a refund. This thing works great!
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My suggestion is decide what kind of height you need and go to a metal working shop and let them make extension for your poles. Remember the extension need to slip into the existing vertical poles. You may even try PVC pipe, but you need to try and eliminate water getting inside the pipe.
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I was using a 3" ABS pipe with a Fernco adapter. The adapter had a 1/4" wall thickness which fit snugly inside the 4" ducting on the ventilator. A Schedule 40 4" PVC pipe at 4 1/2" OD will be too large, but it might fit inside the PVC pipe.
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The large end of the pipe goes in the base, the small end in the head of the fan. The fit is really tight because there aren't any screws holding it together, it's just a press fit. You'll have to really push the parts together. Don't have the pole extended when you're pressing everything together, otherwise you might damage the mechanism to adjust height.
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I used a 1 1/4 male adapter and it fit right on it and then you can adapt it to the size you need. I used a1 1/2 pvc pipe and fittings for mine but you can use 2 inch fittings. You just have to have to adapt from the 1 1/4 fitting to what ever size you use. I would show picture if but don't see a link to.
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Both inlet and outlet are the same size. The problem is that the fans give their size as an outside diameter and the pipe you connect them to give their size as an inside diameter. You need a coupler that is two different sizes. This is the right one - price for the two of them is fair. 4" X 4" Flexible PVC Coupling for HP190 Fan MountingIf I remember right the Fernco 1051-54 coupler is what it actually is. The 5/4 isn't a full 5" to 4" but that is what it is called.
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I broke one of my poles and couldn't find replacements so I cut a piece of 1/2 in PVC and slid it over the broken section. That worked. Sorry, but that is the best answer I could provide.
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We hard piped ours with pvc it wasnt hard . things did fit and it was hard to find adaptable pieces . if there is a way I could send you a couple pics. I will
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You have to use rubber adapters to make the connections. This is the same type of adapter that you would use to connect two pieces of 4 inch schedule 40 pipe together. I purchased two of these adapters at a local home improvement store. I connected my fan to 3 inch pipe and used the 4" to 3" rubber adapters. The adapters have hose clamps at each end. When you buy these adapters use a 4 inch street elbow to check the fit to verify you have the right adapter. The adapter should fit snugly over the pipe, it should not be difficult to place over the pipe. There are different types of adapters for different types of pipe so it is possible to get the wrong one You have to use rubber adapters to make the connections. This is the same type of adapter that you would use to connect two pieces of 4 inch schedule 40 pipe together. I purchased two of these adapters at a local home improvement store. I connected my fan to 3 inch pipe and used the 4" to 3" rubber adapters. The adapters have hose clamps at each end. When you buy these adapters use a 4 inch street elbow to check the fit to verify you have the right adapter. The adapter should fit snugly over the pipe, it should not be difficult to place over the pipe. There are different types of... » Read More You have to use rubber adapters to make the connections. This is the same type of adapter that you would use to connect two pieces of 4 inch schedule 40 pipe together. I purchased two of these adapters at a local home improvement store. I connected my fan to 3 inch pipe and used the 4" to 3" rubber adapters. The adapters have hose clamps at each end. When you buy these adapters use a 4 inch street elbow to check the fit to verify you have the right adapter. The adapter should fit snugly over the pipe, it should not be difficult to place over the pipe. There are different types of adapters for different types of pipe so it is possible to get the wrong one « Show Less