Can You Use Pvc Pipe For Bathroom Exhaust Fan

I m not familiar with a code that requires rigid ducting for bathroom fans.

Can you use pvc pipe for bathroom exhaust fan.

Is it legal to have the flex tube vented to a dormer vent but the tube ends 1ft short of the actual vent and not connected directly to it. Is there any particular type of piping to be used through the attic metal ductwork pvc etc. Also on a long run especially vertical you are bound to have problems like you have now. Mass local here unlike dryer ductwork it s not going to be subjected to high heat or a potential for significant lint accumulation.

I have to run a length of about 3 meters of duct from the fan to the outside where there will be 2 90 bends. Someone suggested a fernco coupling but a 3 fernco fits perfect on the pvc but it s too big for the fan s exhaust outlet. That said there is nothing stopping you from using regular rigid metal ducting. On 2020 01 31 by mod use 4 pvc pipe as an exhaust duct.

By the way some home depot s and lowe s sell this stuff if you know what to look for. Active 4 years 1 month ago. You can use round galvanized ductwork or pvc sewer pipe. Otherwise the exhaust duct gets too cold when it runs through the attic.

To connect to the pvc go to an hvac shop and ask for a male 4 to a female connector. Does anyone know what i should use to connect my bath fans to pvc pipe. You will get condensation build up from steam moist air when the pipe runs through a colder area. What is california code on bathroom exhaust fans primarily at the point of how the tubing and what tubing is connected to.

If you need to reduce the 4 to 3 tell them this or just explain what you need. I was going to use plastic flexduct but i can make the bends bends and some of length using. Viewed 3k times 1. If they did run the exhaust fan into 2 pvc you will not get the air movement you need.

Most exhaust fans have either a 3 or 4 outlet. Ask question asked 4 years 1 month ago.