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Re: In-Cabinet VP160
chesseroo #367105 02/17/12 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted By: chesseroo
In re: to the leaks, use aluminum duct tape. Silicon sealants fail over time.


I might use both then. The HVAC guy said that some of his clients request him to seal it with silicon. He said to use pure silicon if I do it.

Then maybe I'll go back over it with the aluminum duct tape.

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Re: In-Cabinet VP160
CatBrat #367117 02/17/12 09:00 PM
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If you get a quality aluminum tape there will be about 1-2mm of adhesive on the back side. There would be no added benefit of using silicone in addition to the aluminum tape, the aluminum tape will create a solid seal.



Having diverters inside the 90 is Very good, was going to ask if they did anything like that, glad they did.

Re: In-Cabinet VP160
chesseroo #367138 02/17/12 11:58 PM
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use aluminum duct tape! yes

Re: In-Cabinet VP160
SBrown #367171 02/18/12 04:30 AM
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Use the aluminum, Luke.

Re: In-Cabinet VP160
CatBrat #367300 02/19/12 05:38 AM
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Aluminum tape is the bomb. Seriously thou, my house is Energy Star certified and has every HVAC joint wrapped in the stuff. I was using the stuff to seal the joints in my insulation when I was putting it up in the basement. It's like duct tape for duct tape... if that makes sense. laugh

Re: In-Cabinet VP160
CatBrat #367320 02/19/12 01:32 PM
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Ok. I'm convinced. Aluminum duct tape it is. As soon as I find the time to do it. Going to a birthday breakfast this morning, then some of them will probably come to my house for a couple of movies.

Re: In-Cabinet VP160
CatBrat #367455 02/20/12 11:44 PM
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I know you are all easily entertained. grin So, here's the picture of my new duct work after it's been all sealed up with duct tape. Yippee! Now I can actually work on getting the speaker installed.





Re: In-Cabinet VP160
CatBrat #367472 02/21/12 01:53 AM
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Looks good, Cat.

Greater efficiency....!


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Re: In-Cabinet VP160
CatBrat #367495 02/21/12 12:56 PM
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Oooh Shiny!!!!!!

Also, can somebody please tell me if contractors and home tradesmen are superstitious and if part of that superstition is they they feel it is bad luck not to leave at lease one nail or screw lying around in an enclosed space. It seems like it's a rule. If you pick up that last nail you dropped, something bound is sure to happen.


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Re: In-Cabinet VP160
Murph #367503 02/21/12 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted By: Murph
Oooh Shiny!!!!!!

Also, can somebody please tell me if contractors and home tradesmen are superstitious and if part of that superstition is they they feel it is bad luck not to leave at lease one nail or screw lying around in an enclosed space. It seems like it's a rule. If you pick up that last nail you dropped, something bound is sure to happen.


That's a gripe of mine. In all the work the I've had done on my house, I have only had a couple contractors completely clean up after themselves. It even happens with contractors that have worked here numerous times and I've gained a rapport.

I'm sure the fact that the majority of contractors are men has something to do with it. That's obviously not credible reason though.

In the grand scheme of things, I think that poor cleanup goes along with being a contractor.


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