The basic rules of the game however are the same whether you re.
Installing trunk line in unfinished attic.
Nec 2008 394 12 uses not permitted.
The intake and exhaust tubing the only exposed tubing in the installation run up the garage wall and into the attic.
Attach trunk line to wood using 1 25 screws use two for both sides but do not over tighten.
Also it may not be as simple as stapling the wiring to the structural members.
Branch lines spread throughout the attic connecting the trunk line to the inlet tubing.
I ve written a lot about duct problems especially those in flex duct because they re so abundant.
Concealed knob and tube wiring shall not be used in the following.
5 hollow spaces of walls ceilings and attics where such spaces are insulated by loose rolled or foamed inplace insulating material that envelops the conductors.
Use the crimpers if you have to cut the pipe.
Mine has dedicated intake and exhaust lines via pvc pipe to the outside of the house not through the chimney just curious.
My answer was no but that we need better quality control.
Locate a wall stud at the desired vacuum system power unit location adjacent to an electrical outlet if possible.
The trunk line runs horizontally through the attic from the power unit to the furthest inlet location.
When i updated and reposted the article recently at green building advisor jack lagershausen the executive director of the air diffusion.
A couple of years ago i even wrote an article about whether or not flex duct should be banned.
The most popular way seems to be before pipe installation in new construction and during pipe installation in existing construction.
Attach the bottom of the trunk at an angle hammering into place.
Another useful tip is to run a sprinkler on the roof during installation to keep the attic temperature down.
These are 16 inch 406mm wide plywood sheets 8 foot 2 4 m long.
Centralvac international 12 800 666 3133.
Hammer the ends of the metal to attach the pieces together later seal with sealant.