What is ATCO’s stance on the cleaning of flexible air ducts?
Cleaning of air ducts, including flexible, wire-helix type, has become a common practice as more-and-more companies offer this service.Typical cleaning tools may include simple brushes
Cleaning of air ducts, including flexible, wire-helix type, has become a common practice as more-and-more companies offer this service.Typical cleaning tools may include simple brushes
ATCO Rubber Products does not recommend screws be used to fasten the polyester core of the air ducts because they weaken the polyester. Polyester is
For ATCO’s Installation Instructions, click here. When hanging or supporting flexible duct, there are a number of different materials which are used regionally. ATCO doesn’t
No, it is not approved by UL for dryer venting.
UL (Underwriters Laboratories), in their 181 Standard for Factory-Made Air Ducts and Air Connectors, defines two categories of flexible “ducts”. The UL Listed Air Duct
All UL 181 Air Ducts and Connectors have been tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for mold growth and humidity, and are considered by the manufacturer
Condensation or “sweating” is a complex problem that is primarily seen in high humidity areas. There are a large number of factors that can lead
Fire Resistance-Rated Systems are evaluated under the ANSI/UL 263 Standard “Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.” A complete list of Fire Resistance-Rated Systems can
Flexible air ducts and air connectors do not have “plenum ratings” similar to those for wiring and plumbing pipe. The requirements for materials allowed within
ATCO does not have a duct specially designed to reduce noise within the duct system. However, ATCO does have independent test data on the acoustical
No, flexible duct must be protected from the weather, including sunlight. In the late 1980’s, manufacturers of insulated flexible duct discovered that the products with
ATCO provides insulated flex duct with three different R-Values (4.2, 6.0, and 8.0). The thickness of each is:R-4.2 = 1 ¼” C-Value of Approx: 0.238R-6.0