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If you tee into 1 vent, use a backdraft blocker. [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/6166/two-dryers-connected-to-the-same-exhaust-via-a-y-backdraft-problems]
If you tee into 1 vent, use a backdraft blocker. [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/6166/two-dryers-connected-to-the-same-exhaust-via-a-y-backdraft-problems]
Rigid duct is required within wall cavities. [https://www.thespruce.com/dryer-duct-types-2718618#:~:text=Semi%2Drigid%20metal%20(usually%20aluminum,quite%20a%20bit%20more%20rigid.&text=Although%20semi%2Drigid%20metal%20duct,duct%20than%20listed%20semi%2Drigid.]

Latest revision as of 23:03, 3 March 2021

Flexible vents should not be used. 35' max length. Subtract 5' for every 90 degree.

https://www.nachi.org/dryer-vent-safety.htm#:~:text=The%20maximum%20developed%20length%20of,degree%20(1.6%20rad)%20bend.

If you tee into 1 vent, use a backdraft blocker. [1]

Rigid duct is required within wall cavities. [2]