Beachfront71
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Hi and thanks for any feedback.
We are installing a new/upgraded exhaust fan in our remodeled bathroom. Current fan used 4" duct all the way out through the wall...
The new fan (panasonic 150 whisper cieling) calls for 6" duct ..
I am wondering if it would be OK to use the 6" duct with a 4" reducer for the last 8 inches in order to use the existing wall penetration cap?
Is there anythign wrong with doing this outside of increased noise? I know the directions do not call for this but it turns a tedious project into a rather simple one .. I am tryingto weigh the positives and negatives as I can always go back and add a 6" later if there is something wrong..
The bathroom does have a window that is typically left cracked most of the year .. we are in Newport Beach where the temp's are fairly stable year round..
Thankgs for any help.
We are installing a new/upgraded exhaust fan in our remodeled bathroom. Current fan used 4" duct all the way out through the wall...
The new fan (panasonic 150 whisper cieling) calls for 6" duct ..
I am wondering if it would be OK to use the 6" duct with a 4" reducer for the last 8 inches in order to use the existing wall penetration cap?
Is there anythign wrong with doing this outside of increased noise? I know the directions do not call for this but it turns a tedious project into a rather simple one .. I am tryingto weigh the positives and negatives as I can always go back and add a 6" later if there is something wrong..
The bathroom does have a window that is typically left cracked most of the year .. we are in Newport Beach where the temp's are fairly stable year round..
Thankgs for any help.