The loss of the protective plastic covering on flex duct poses several concerns including loss of the duct insulation, increased air conditioning system operating costs, and possibly air leaks out (if supply ducts are damaged) or un-wanted attic debris leaks in (if return ducts are damaged), and in-duct condensation in the HVAC system leading to mold and indoor air quality concerns. Temp. Philadelphia / Moorestown / Lehigh Valley / Delaware County / Berks County / Broomall / Reading, HVAC equipment & supplies in the greater Philadelphia / Lehigh Valley Region, Download Sales Sheet PDF (ATCO FLEX DUCT INSULATED 25') >>. Our premium insulated duct has a double ply, metalized polyester vapor barrier with Tri-Directional reinforcements. This ATCO gray flex duct or "flex duct" air conditioning duct work material is a defective product. It puts hundreds of thousands of products in the palm of yourhand! 7" x 25ft. InspectAPedia tolerates no conflicts of interest. ATCO gray flex duct HVAC ductwork deterioration: this article discusses ATCO Rubber Products brand gray flex duct disintegration failures with references to product failures by manufacturers of similar flexible duct work products. neg., all dia. Privacy Policy We recommend patching minor tears with a plastic or foil duct tape. It was installed in 1986 and this attic was at least 130 degrees today. Eric Van De Ven, our flex duct detective in the field, contributed these photographs. Grey Jacket ($168.00) Beginning here with an example from ATCO Rubber Products, we list and describe severe deterioration in the plastic exterior and sometimes plastic interior of flexible HVAC ductwork used in heating and air conditioning systems throughout North America. Atco 036 Double-Ply Flexible Insulated Air Duct, 14 in ID, 25 ft L, 5000 fpm, For pricing and availability please Sign In, *Item only available: AR, KS, MO, OK, TX, VA. 2022 Locke Supply Co. All rights reserved. Rated 10" w.g. 13102516, ATCO Insulated Flexible Duct, 180F, 5000 fpm 13002512, ATCO Insulated Flexible Duct, Polyester 17602518, ATCO Noninsulated Flexible Duct, 10" Dia. Grey Jacket ($70.00) Where this duct is found in a building it should be replaced. Sign in to see current pricing and availability. 6" x 25ft. Apologies for the delay. The buyers exclusive remedies for any defect in the flexible ducts shall be replacement or refund of the purchase price, at ATCOs option. Often there are such common sources across multiple product brands that are not widely known. ATCO Rubber Products FLEXDUCT at InspectApedia.com - online encyclopedia of building & environmental inspection, testing, diagnosis, repair, & problem prevention advice. Replacement of the duct work is required - a significant expense, more so where damaged ductwork has been run in side of enclosed building cavities such as ceilings & walls. Terms & Conditions 180 Degrees F, Low Temp. Learn more about Email Subscription by visiting our FAQspage. ; 3/4 w.g. Atco Insulated 8" Inch Flex Duct 25 Ft. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about earning points with eBay Mastercard, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. We also provide an ARTICLE INDEX for this topic, or you can try the page top or bottom SEARCH BOX as a quick way to find information you need. When a heating or air conditioning flex-duct product has lost its exterior plastic covering the effects are these: Below at Technical Reviewers & References we include Flexible Air Duct Installation Manuals, standards, guidelines, and contact information for several flexible air duct manufacturers as well as access to Flexible Duct Performance & Installation Standards provided by the Air Diffusion Council. Call us at 410.574.9200 or toll-free at 1.800.466.3828. 5" x 25ft. All rights reserved. Recommended Operating Pressures: 6 w.g. This article describes ATCO brand gray flex duct failures that appear as loss of the gray plastic duct covering due to brittleness that appears to be caused by exposure to heat (such as in a hot attic), with references to product failures by several manufacturers of flexible duct work, Rated for -20F to 140F maximum operating temperatures, 5,000 fpm maximum velocity. Note: appearance of your Comment below may be delayed: if your comment contains an image, web link, or text that looks to the software as if it might be a web link, your posting will appear after it has been approved by a moderator. Inner core is double lamination of airtight polyester over steel wire helix. Continue readingat DUCT ROUTING & SUPPORT or select a topic from the closely-related articles below, or see the complete ARTICLE INDEX. pos., 4-12 dia., 4 w.g. ATCO #036 and 031 have increased insulation for superior thermal performance. Or use the SEARCH BOX found below to Ask a Question or Search InspectApedia. 9" x 25ft. Compact, lightweight packaging one length per carton. Grey Jacket ($232.00), Waldron of Maryland, Inc. Were Engineering Air 8997A Yellow Brick Road Baltimore, MD 21237 800.466.3828Terms & Conditions of Sale. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Grey Jacket ($96.00) Something went wrong. Industrial HVAC & Refrigeration: Parts & Accessories, Leave feedback about your eBay ViewItem experience. Note: not all 20" x 25ft. We provide flex duct identification & defect recognition photographs illustrating heat-damaged flex-duct covering materials and we explain the implications on home energy costs when this material is installed in buildings. Readers concerned with deteriorating plastic and fiberglass-covered flex duct in buildings should see the several HVAC duct failure reports listed just below at CONTINUE READING . 8" x 25ft. 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Sign up to get the inside scoop on company news, special events, promotions, training opportunities and more! of ATCO Rubber Products gray flex duct disintegrating in an attic. These gray ATCO flexduct images have the visual characteristics of thermally-degraded "gray flexduct" failures. ATCO MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Terms and Conditions of Sale| TermsofUse| PrivacyPolicy, {{vm.session.pickUpWarehouse.address1 + " " + vm.session.pickUpWarehouse.address2}}. ", Plymouth Meeting HQ / N.E. including Alloy Systems, ATCO Rubber Products, Goodman flex duct, Owens Corning flex duct, Owl flex duct. also FIBERGLASS DUCT, RIGID CONSTRUCTION. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. 10" x 25ft. R-Value = 4.2, Rated Positive Pressure: 10 w.g. Air-tight inner core - energy efficient/no fiberglass erosion into air stream, Encapsulated wire helix - no unraveling when cut to length/quick installation, Smooth inner core - low friction loss, low operating cost, Thick blanket of fiberglass insulation energy efficient/excellent thermal characteristics, Tough reinforced metallized polyester jacket - tear and puncture resistant/low maintenance, Lightweight compact carton reduces warehouse and jobsite handling cost, 4 thru 12 in dia 6 in WG maximum positive pressure, 14 thru 22 in dia 4 in WG maximum positive pressure, 3 thru 12 in dia 1 in WG maximum negative pressure, 14 thru 22 in dia 3/4 in WG maximum negative pressure, Maximum operating temperatures: -20 to 140 deg F continuous (at maximum pressure), -20 to 180 deg F continuous (at 2 in pos WG max), -20 to 250 deg F intermittent (at 1/2 in pos WG max), Metallized polyester vapor barrier with tri-directional reinforcements. | LearnMore, First inStock our scannable label program makes it easy to stock your shop with FirstSupply! This website runs on Shopify. Thought you might be interested in the images and the name of the company on the duct work." UPC #030 Double ply polyester core. Deg. Certainteed makes a wide range of building insulation products including the flex-duct above and. positive pressure, .75" w.g. UL 181 Class 1 Air Duct, Meets NFPA 90A and 90B. 12" x 25ft. It appears this duct work is thicker than the others and wasn't deteriorated. Mr. Stitzlein is a professional home inspector with Crow Home Inspection, llc in central Ohio and can be contacted at www.crowhome.com. The inner core of all three products is air-tight and designed for low-to-medium operating pressures in HVAC systems. Grey Jacket ($77.00) 10 in, Flexible Duct Wall Thickness 1 1/4 in, Vapor Transmission 0.6, Material Polyester, Flexible Duct Length 25 ft, Max. ATCO warrants that all flexible ducts will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase only if the ducts are installed in accordance with ATCOs installation instructions and under conditions specified in ATCOs performance data. As he reported, " I inspected a 1989 condo this afternoon and found this duct work in the attic. the building living space. Grey polyethylene outer jacket over fiberglass blanket insulation. Designed for low-to-medium pressure indoor HVAC systems. 05102510, ATCO Insulated Flexible Duct, 25 ft. L, 180F 13002506. Grey Jacket ($120.00) Commercial Register Grille & Diffuser Accessories, Commercial Wall/Ceiling Return/Exhaust Grilles & Registers, Commercial Wall/Ceiling Supply Grilles & Registers. Plymouth Meeting / N.E. Grey Jacket ($58.00) We have no relationship with advertisers, products, or services discussed at this website. 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(SMACNA), International Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition, with 2001, 2004 & 2005 Georgia Amendments, Manual DResidential Duct Systems Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Our recommended books about building & mechanical systems design, inspection, problem diagnosis, and repair, and about indoor environment and IAQ testing, diagnosis, and cleanup are at the. | Details. *R-Values are classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc., in accordance with the ADC Flexible Duct Performance and Installation Standards (1991) using ASTM C-518 at installed wall thickness on flat insulation only. We believe that none of these defective flex duct products is currently sold but both may be found in older homes. 181. An example of gray flex duct that is surviving the heat in hot attic spaces includes these CertainTeed Certaflex-G25 Class-1 Air Duct material. Grey Jacket ($144.00) In hot attic spaces or where exposed to UV light, the plastic of this flexible air conditioning MATERIALS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FLEXIBLE DUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. duct material disintegrates leaving its fiberglass insulation exposed to also disintegrate, leak, or possibly blow into Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2022 - Sheet Metal Connectors, Inc. Engineering End Bearing Line 1/2in Closed End, EZ Rail II Snap Lock and Single-Wall Turning Vanes, Flexible Duct Connector 3 x 3 x 3 equal to MBX, Flexible Duct Connector 4 x 4 x 4 TDC, Flexible Duct Connector Aluminum 3 x 3 x 3, Flexible Duct Connector Jr. Canvas 2 x 3 x 2, Flexible Duct Connector Stainless 3 x 3 x 3, Handles, Extensions, Standoffs & Regulators, Save on Labor with SMC Turning Vane and E-Z Rail. We include product names, identification photographs, and suggestions for the detection & repair of leaky, damaged flexible ductwork. 13102514, ATCO Insulated Flexible Duct, 8In Dia 13102508, ATCO Insulated Flexible Duct, 16" Dia. pos., 14-20 dia. Grey Jacket ($87.00) I suspect but don't know, that the reason that we see this failure across multiple flexduct brands may be that everybody bought the same gray plastic duct exterior wrap from a single manufacturer, simply having their own brand and text imprinted on it. Today, as president he has an unwavering commitment to provide our customers with everything they need to Get the Job Done Right. ATCO SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO THE BUYER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOST PROFITS OR OTHER ECONOMIC INJURY DUE TO ANY DEFECT IN THE FLEXIBLE DUCTS. Mr. Van De Ven explained. 2022 engineeringair. Grey Jacket ($190.00) -20 Degrees F, For Use With Heating and Cooling Systems, 20112022 Zoro Tools, Inc. All rights reserved, ATCO Noninsulated Flexible Duct, 25 ft. L 05102518, ATCO Insulated Flexible Duct, 180F, 25 ft. L 13002504, ATCO Insulated Flexible Duct, 6"WC, 5000 fpm 13102506, ATCO Insulated Flexible Duct, 14" Dia. Flame Spread/Smoke Developed: Less than 25/ Less than 50. 18" x 25ft. 14" x 25ft. You will notice in our second photo below) that while the flex duct in this home was not obviously heat-deteriorated, it had been cut or mechanically damaged. Atco #030, 036, and 031 are UL 181, Class 1 Air Ducts and are manufactured with a tri-directional fiberglass scrim reinforced, metallized polyester outer jacket.