Heat Distribution System
Step 6
Ducting

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This step hooks up the duct pipes. With an extension cord and a timer, I made it functional. This documents the install and insulation of the ducting pipes and connectors.

 
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Heat Distribution System
Step 6
Ducting

From the drawing board, here's the design.


These are the duct parts for the first section. A 5' insulated duct pipe, 12" diameter.
On the left is a 12 - 10 - 8 WYE
On the right is a 10 - 8 - 8 WYE.


The 5' x 12" duct was the perfect length. Installing the 12-10-8 WYE on
the other end put the 8" hole right next to the mastrer bedroom vent.


All I need is a 90° connector.


Yeah Baby! Yeah!!!
Having the shortest distance from the fan means the least air flow resistance.
This vent gets more air pressure than the other two bedrooms.
A baffle will fix that some day.


The next duct pipe is 10" diameter x 25'.
It comfortably reached the two bedroom vents.


I had to cut a hole in the particle board, or I'd have no access to that section of attic.


On the other end I placed the 10 8 8 WYE.


All hooked up to the 90° connectors and it's time to test it!
As I expected, the airflow to the master bedroom
exceeds the airflow to the other bedrooms, but not by much.
A baffle to decrease airflow to the master bedroom
will increase flow to the other two bedrooms.
That would be perfect but it's not necessary at this time.


I had the insulation material, stored for many years. I knew I'd have a use for it some day. I need a bit more.


With an extension cord hooked to the low speed wire, the system is operational.
It's connected through an electro-mechanical timer:
ON for 15 minutes
OFF for 60 minutes
Adaquate but I'm not finished yet. Next step is the wiring, including two thermostats.