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Old 06-07-2025, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I am not sure I understand the bolded part of your quote. Most dryers I have seen come with a flexible duct that wraps around the metal duct and is attached using a metal collar that is tightened with a screwdriver. In that case, the insert end of the metal duct would be pointed against the direction of airflow. Is this a code violation?
Good question?

Apparently that does not apply to transition ducts. The dryerbox manufacturer has directions installing in that manner and the ducts should be joined with clamps or foil tape.

I used this:

DryerFlex(R) Transition Duct

Magvents have been a great solution for some previous very tight/offset installs.

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