Need advice on attaching ducting to inline fans.

Zcomfort

Active Member

• Sep 22, 2010

• #1

Hey I have two 6'' inline fans value line and ecoplus, but neither one has enough of a lip for duct tape or a hose clamp. So I was wondering how one would connect ducting.

 

VICTORYGARDENSHYDRO

New Member

• Sep 22, 2010

• #2

you can get flanges in the size of fan you have from your local hydro store or here,http://www.greners.com/fans-ventilation-filters/brand/can-fan.html?gclid=CLHNzcmQm6QCFSE1gwodSxOrEQ
or duct connectors herehttp://www.thelashop.com/catalog/Gardening-Accessories-orderby0-p-1-c-133.html

 

Zcomfort

Active Member

• Sep 22, 2010

• #3

I don't understand how im post use those the fans have flanges there's just not enough material to tape or clamp to.

 

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ympb

Member

• Sep 22, 2010

• #4

Get a piece of sheet metal ducting and cut it to about 6" then attach it to the fan with some self tapping screws. Then you'll have something to connect your flexable ducting to. This can be a real pain in the ass so bring your patience....

 

VICTORYGARDENSHYDRO

New Member

• Sep 22, 2010

• #5

ympb said:

Get a piece of sheet metal ducting and cut it to about 6" then attach it to the fan with some self tapping screws. Then you'll have something to connect your flexable ducting to. This can be a real pain in the ass so bring your patience....

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that will work, or just go to home depot and get a 6 in start collar.in the heating and air isle.

 

Dropastone

Well-Known Member

• Sep 22, 2010

• #6

I use zip ties to attach my flexible duct, there way smaller than hose clamps and very easy to cinch up tight.

 

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ympb

Member

• Sep 22, 2010

• #7

I just wonder why it's to much to ask for an 1 1/2" flange on these fans. That would solve the problem.....

 

Zcomfort

Active Member

• Sep 22, 2010

• #8

yea that and a lip on both sides. In reallity you need lip on both sides, but instead they just put it on the intake side. That makes no sense if your going to put a lip I think it should be on the discharge side. I only speaking about the ecoplus the valueline does not have any lip.