....can I run the ductwork into an existing duct that is used for an exhaust fan for a range. It close by and I thought about using a "Y" connector to join it to this vent?
2007-10-25 02:48:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you do, you will find moisture dripping down onto your range. If you are trying to avoid cutting a hole in the roof, run it out through an eve.
2007-10-25 04:23:19 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You definitely want to vent it outside and not into your attic,
if you vent into the attic you will get a build up of moisture and have a huge mold problem.
There shouldn't be a problem with connecting it to an exsisting vent. With using a Y the exhaust from the range will still continue up and out and shouldn't go back down into the bathroom and the hot air will rise following the path of least resistance which will still be straight up. Just make sure you seal the joints really well to prevent any air escaping.
2007-10-25 03:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by Cat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Vent it to the outside and not just into the attic.
Install a new vent stack through the roof. It is not that difficult to do. Connecting to the stove vent is not a good idea.
2007-10-25 03:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by Dash 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would install a separate vent line to avoid contamination in your food area, unless you plan on filtering the air coming into your range during non operation? You are blowing the air from your bathroom into that plenum. Do you want that air to come to your kitchen?
2007-10-25 03:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To have a better margin of safety, no! the range duct will have grease in it, even when a filter is used and cleaned or replaced often. Don't give the chance of combustion any greater chance of happening.
2007-10-25 03:00:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ummmm...wouldnt the vented air from your range vent just enter your bathroom unless you put in some kind of one-way vent in bathroom??....just a thought...
2007-10-25 02:57:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the easiet way to do it is to put the vent on the closet side wall in your attic this way you wont have any water problems when it rains
2007-10-25 05:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by tiger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes or vent it to the attic or rafters of the house.
2007-10-25 02:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋