Stupid Duct Question

We found that side air is far superior to end air.

Either that, or taking a vent off the end provides a higher air flow than from the side. So, we keep it fairly consistent.

As to your cellar, go ahead and try it.

Last run should be approx 3 ft from the end of the duct. This allows the duct work to properly pressurize (filling the ducts with air) and distribute the air evenly. Bubba

Use a snipped-for-privacy@booster.com to pre-pressurize the ducts before firing the furnace!

Do the same rules apply to the return as to the supply? I assume that it's the same rate of airflow both ways? Peace, Dan

Yes and no. You have to properly size the return openings. If you punch a big hole in the return close to the furnace and a bunch of others further down the line on the return away from the furnace the air is going to take the path of least resistance. It will try to pull all its return from that big hole closest to the furnace. Bubba

Nope. Return can be much smaller. Air expands greatly when heated, so supply must be larger.

Thanks folks.. I cut a hole in the end of the return and the side of the supply. On the return end I put an adjustable flap so I can close it enough to make a bigger resistance if necessary.... it sure is hard to find proper covers for a 1950s 8x9" box... The "pros" at the shop said it must be 8x10" and suggested I didn't measure right. Why are so many people in this industry so damn rude and ignorant?????

Peace, Dan

F*ck! I dunno. Probably because we are so tired of all these god damn stupid tight-ass homeowners? Blow me Bubba :-)

Many service techs would prefer to do their own work. Not sell parts to cheapass home moaners.

Hey Chris Do you do at home your own work, if you do Isn't that been cheap ass home moaner come now Chris be honest say it I AM CHEAP ASS HOME MOANER From Dido

Easy there boy... I didn't say ALL, nor did I imply anyone here; And are you telling me that you've never gone to buy some parts from the supply place and met with some idiot who refuses to accept what you're telling them? Who treats you like you are more ignorant than he? Hey, if these guys knew their stuff, maybe they wouldn't be salesmen...

Peace, Dan