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EricK

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IMG_20190410_075332048.jpg IMG_20190410_075339453.jpg I thought the post title might capture some attention. I work as a handyman and a couple asked me to straighten out the chimney portion of their range hood vent. When I looked inside I saw the contractor they hired used a piece of cardboard to direct the exhaust out the back, exterior wall. He taped it in place with blue painter's tape. I posted a few pictures of it. You can see how it's bent to redirect the air. If it helps any, the cardboard is from a box of Angelsoft toilet paper. :) I fixed it by using the appropriate ductwork and proper duct tape. Just wanted to ask this group what you think the hazards might be of using cardboard to vent exhaust from a kitchen range. For what it's worth, the range was being used like this for almost 2 years
 
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Well...thats definitely one way to do it...thats for sure. Or, necessity is the mother of invention or, looks good from my house...

I doubt it would reach the point of combustion, but, who does stuff like that...:rolleyes:
 
Hang on now, let’s give credit where credit is due. They’ve used the “tuck and fold” method to form the shape of the duct which is far superior than the “cut and secure” method, they’ve created a radius bend to help maintain good airflow, and that blue tape is much more expensive than the Manila stuff that you can get so they clearly weren’t cheeping out...
 
May have seen this on one of those DIY websites of hacks.
Worst case scenario is that the cardboard would become laden with grease, the weight of the build up causing the cardboard to fall onto the stove and create a fire.
 
The weight of the grease causing it to fall was kind of my worst case scenario thought too. Definitely an "interesting" solution...

Seriously though, they saved what $10 in materials by not using the right duct work? And they wanted to risk ruining any credibility they might have when the homeowner discovered this hack???
 
Brian Famous said:
The weight of the grease causing it to fall was kind of my worst case scenario thought too. Definitely an "interesting" solution...

Seriously though, they saved what $10 in materials by not using the right duct work? And they wanted to risk ruining any credibility they might have when the homeowner discovered this hack???
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Again, credit where credit is due, the grease buildup is a natural moisture repellant that helps to protect the duct from deteriorating. It’s a feature really, and that $10 saved is handed directly down to the customer so they clearly had their interests in mind....
 
pjones said:
Again, credit where credit is due, the grease buildup is a natural moisture repellant that helps to protect the duct from deteriorating. It’s a feature really, and that $10 saved is handed directly down to the customer so they clearly had their interests in mind....
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Hilarious
 
...Not just that but it’s also recycling which is good for the environment and meets today’s eco-friendly demands! This installer seems ahead of their time. I’m guessing this was done in one of those highly energy efficient homes in a posh neighborhood. This seems very ‘cutting edge’ to me.
 
I was going to say it looked like a crappy job. (See what I did there? Reference to the toilet paper box). ;)
 
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