Furnce Vent: Should I Move It Myself?

davidlachnicht · 01-11-2008, 10:00 PM

Doing a kitchen remodel and need to move my HVAC vent 12", elbow-reconnect on its way up through the attic.

Should I do this myself? Anything I need to know?

bigMikeB · 01-11-2008, 10:39 PM

Too many elbows add too much static and cut down on airflow.

davidlachnicht · 01-13-2008, 09:33 AM

I would add only 2 new turns.
Need to know if I NEED to hire someone or can I do this (with the right info, tools, etc.)

bigMikeB · 01-13-2008, 11:16 AM

It is easy to move but, two elbows may be too much. How many are in the line now? Can you post a pic? Each elbow is equal to 10' of pipe, so 20' of restriction is what your talking.

davidlachnicht · 01-13-2008, 08:50 PM

pix coming soon

01-11-2008, 10:00 PM	#1
davidlachnicht Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	Furnce Vent: Should I Move It Myself? Doing a kitchen remodel and need to move my HVAC vent 12", elbow-reconnect on its way up through the attic. Should I do this myself? Anything I need to know?

01-11-2008, 10:39 PM	#2
bigMikeB Union HVAC Tech. Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 607	Furnce Vent: Should I Move It Myself? Too many elbows add too much static and cut down on airflow.

01-13-2008, 09:33 AM	#3
davidlachnicht Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	Furnce Vent: Should I Move It Myself? I would add only 2 new turns. Need to know if I NEED to hire someone or can I do this (with the right info, tools, etc.)

01-13-2008, 11:16 AM	#4
bigMikeB Union HVAC Tech. Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 607	Furnce Vent: Should I Move It Myself? It is easy to move but, two elbows may be too much. How many are in the line now? Can you post a pic? Each elbow is equal to 10' of pipe, so 20' of restriction is what your talking.

01-13-2008, 08:50 PM	#5
davidlachnicht Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	Furnce Vent: Should I Move It Myself? pix coming soon

Furnce Vent: Should I Move It Myself?