range hood ducting with thermal break

May 15, 2006 1 Replies

I am planning to install a range hood. A couple of sources recommend adding a nonmetallic thermal break between the duct that runs out to the exterior wall cap and the duct that runs back to the range hood--placing it as near to the wall as practical. This seems like a good idea for someplace like Minnesota.



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(whirlpool installation instructions)
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(kitchenaid installation instructions)



Except for the suggestion in one of the above references to use a "short length of nonmetallic duct", I have not seen anything that actually suggests specifically how to implement this thermal break. I have not seen 6" diameter nonmetallic duct anywhere--unless 6-inch PVC could be used.



I was hoping to learn how someone else actually did this.



thanks


brent" could

I don't have a suggestion other than to make sure that whatever you use is properly rated for that use to prevent a possible fire hazard

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