Clothes Dryer Transition Duct
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Clothes dryer transition duct. Online shopping from a great selection at tools home improvement store. 1501 1 general this chapter lists the codes and standards that are referenced in various sections of this document the standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard the standard identification the effective date and the title the application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in. Dryers have been common in europe japan and other space conscious countries for years and they are an option for locations that are too far. The flexible metal dryer transition duct is designed for both top load and front load dryers.
A clothes dryer works by tumbling wet clothes in heated air. Transition ducts used to connect the dryer to the exhaust duct system shall be a single length that is listed and labeled in accordance with ul 2158a. The proflex dryer duct is ideal for both gas and electric clothes dryer applications. This duct is marked for safe dryer venting and is constructed of heavy duty fire resistant 4 ply aluminum foil laminate that encapsulates a high density corrosion resistant wire helix.
A transition duct is allowed by the minnesota mechanical code to connect the dryer to the dryer duct but that s all. Transition ducts shall be not greater than 8 feet 2438 mm in length. Transition ducts shall be a maximum of 8 feet 2438 mm in length and shall not be concealed within construction. Transition ducts shall not be concealed within construction.
For it to work effectively the hot moisture laden air must be expelled to outside of the house. A transition duct is flexible which allows the dryer to be connected to the duct then pushed back up against a wall so it s not sitting in the middle of the room. Federal building codes for dryer vents and ducts. The flexible metal dryer transition duct is designed for both top load and front load dryers.
These transition ducts are limited to single lengths of eight feet or less and must be listed and labeled for the application. Semi rigid flexible metal design allows for 90 degree turns. Transition ducts used to connect the dryer to the exhaust duct system shall be a single length that is listed and labeled in accordance with ul 2158a.