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October 4, 2008
safety of air conditioning ducts
OK, I am really confused. My consulting mechanical engineer came by to look at my new boiler. WHile he was there he noticed that the acoustical material lining my a/c ducts had loose fibers showing (I think they are fiberglass). He told me it was a health issue to have the fibers at the ends of the ducts exposed, and that the air from the vents could carry them out in the room. According to him, they should have some kind of capping on them. I called my a/c guy and he said that was ridiculous. Has anyone come across this issue before? I would appreciate any input.
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Your engineers advice sounds logical, I would have the ends taped to ensure nothing is flying about your home. When the central air in my home was installed all the end were taped with a metalic tape which I thought was to hold it all together, maybe it had something to do with fibers as well.
Posted by: alessandra at October 5, 2008 7:58 AM
$8 roll of metallic HVAC tape, your lungs will thank you.
Posted by: FenFen at October 5, 2008 12:01 PM
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