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Title: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: TCT on April 21, 2021, 09:46:42 AM
For everyone running a gas dryer, are you using single wall or double wall ducking for exhaust off the main burner? We have always used double wall, but our gas dryers have also only had 8" exhaust. We are getting a new dryer next week-ish and it requires a 10" duct which is turning up much more complicated to find locally in a double wall.

For those that use a single wall, does the duct itself put off much radiant heat?
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: Zelko-4-EVA on April 21, 2021, 10:05:42 AM
double wall duct was code for our area.

Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: blue moon on April 21, 2021, 10:30:54 AM
double wall here. pretty sure it's required.

you should be able to get at grainger or some place like it. then ship it to the local store if they don't have in stock.

pierre
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: GraphicDisorder on April 21, 2021, 10:36:51 AM
Double wall here on both our exhaust pipes, required also here.
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: mk162 on April 21, 2021, 11:47:05 AM
Double wall here on both our exhaust pipes, required also here.

We originally used single with a lot of high temp insulation.  It was actually pretty cool to the touch.  The original duct coming from the dryer to the exhaust gate was single wall flex, and that crap got hot.

We had it redone after a couple of years with double wall and had the original flex upgraded as well.  Still wrapped in high temp insulation.

Do the double wall.  It's code in most areas and it is safer.
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: TCT on April 21, 2021, 12:06:03 PM
Cool thanks everyone!

So Grainger is the recommendation of where to get it?
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: ericheartsu on April 21, 2021, 12:27:09 PM
Cool thanks everyone!

So Grainger is the recommendation of where to get it?

Call around to local plumbing supply houses.
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: Croft on April 21, 2021, 12:35:56 PM
was only 4' above and below roof here, we did single wall 12" as per M&R , we have no noticeable heat increase and with the new dryer actually have to turn the heat on in the shop in the winter.
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: BP on April 21, 2021, 12:38:22 PM
Plus Double wall will keep your shop cooler.


Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: mk162 on April 21, 2021, 01:07:24 PM
Cool thanks everyone!

So Grainger is the recommendation of where to get it?

Grainger should have it, but I can bet you it's cheaper elsewhere. Or get an HVAC company to do it for you and pay probably what Grainger wants for the ducts alone.

I paid around $1800 to have ours completely reworked.
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: Rockers on April 21, 2021, 04:53:39 PM
For everyone running a gas dryer, are you using single wall or double wall ducking for exhaust off the main burner? We have always used double wall, but our gas dryers have also only had 8" exhaust. We are getting a new dryer next week-ish and it requires a 10" duct which is turning up much more complicated to find locally in a double wall.

For those that use a single wall, does the duct itself put off much radiant heat?
i would have loved double wall ducting on our gas dryer exhaust but it’s so stupidly expensive.
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: Du Manchu on April 21, 2021, 07:54:58 PM
Double wall is the code here too and very expensive.   Try the HVAC distributor locally.  That is their world.
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: 1964GN on April 22, 2021, 06:48:26 AM
Double wall here as well. Sourced through a local HVAC company. Stuff ain't cheap.
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: ZooCity on April 22, 2021, 07:30:56 PM
Double wall.  Someone told me B pipe is actually not the correct stuff for the application though...might want to ask a pro there, and by that I mean an HVAC person.

Big thing is to have your in/outtake vents on a separate system.  Our main stack is all B pipe to the roof.   In/outtake vents are tied to the main ventilation system.  While your at it I'd upgrade the outtake helper fan to one that has the motor outboard of the pipe and has a basic filter in line.
Title: Re: Dryer Exhaust
Post by: 1964GN on April 23, 2021, 09:37:20 AM
We have a 2 x 3' stick of 10" double wall. We over bought. If you are interested call Mike at 727-581-4066