How should I connect misaligned round ducts inside a cabinet?
New cabinets, new over-the-range microwave, old 7 inch duct from the previous range hood — but the microwave exhaust adapter doesn't quite line up with the duct, and the distance is pretty short:.
What would you do here?
The shortest rigid adjustable elbow I've found would require cutting the vent about flush with the top of the cabinet, and getting the exact fit in-place seems like it would be tough.
Maybe I could cut away a bit less length and use a flexible connection?
Just start calling local HVAC places or a handyman? Am I just asking for trouble?
Question from user BHSPitMonkey at stackexchange
Answer:
I see no reason you couldn't use a short length of 7 inch flexible duct. Obviously, a long flex is a bad idea because it restricts flow, but for that few-inch offset, flex will do you fine.
Answer from user Chris O at stackexchange
New cabinets, new over-the-range microwave, old 7 inch duct from the previous range hood — but the microwave exhaust adapter doesn't quite line up with the duct, and the distance is pretty short:.
What would you do here?
The shortest rigid adjustable elbow I've found would require cutting the vent about flush with the top of the cabinet, and getting the exact fit in-place seems like it would be tough.
Maybe I could cut away a bit less length and use a flexible connection?
Just start calling local HVAC places or a handyman? Am I just asking for trouble?
Question from user BHSPitMonkey at stackexchange
Answer:
I see no reason you couldn't use a short length of 7 inch flexible duct. Obviously, a long flex is a bad idea because it restricts flow, but for that few-inch offset, flex will do you fine.
Answer from user Chris O at stackexchange