Rubber, rather than PVC, couplings?
#1
12-20-16, 06:38 PM
Rubber, rather than PVC, couplings?
I have a radon fan that is putting more noise into the house than i like.
It is connected to the pipes with PVC coupling. i think rubber would pass less vibrations, but haven't seen them in years. Are they still made?
It is connected to the pipes with PVC coupling. i think rubber would pass less vibrations, but haven't seen them in years. Are they still made?
#2
12-20-16, 07:49 PM
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Sure, you'll find them in the plumbing section of your favorite Box store. They make rubber sleeves with two hose clamps, or shielded version with a wrap of stainless around the rubber for more strength and rigidity. Just make sure you get the ones for PVC as they have versions for other materials that are slightly different sizes. Fernco is a well known brand.
#5
12-21-16, 10:05 AM
I just recently used these clamps for a dryer booster fan.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]74693[/ATTACH]
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NCH4O6
They were fine. They did their job in creating a decent seal, but they don't hold very tightly, so the fan and pipes need to be well secured so they don't pop off each other. If I did it again, I'd probably just use a rubber Fernco type coupler instead since it will be a more secure.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]74693[/ATTACH]
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NCH4O6
They were fine. They did their job in creating a decent seal, but they don't hold very tightly, so the fan and pipes need to be well secured so they don't pop off each other. If I did it again, I'd probably just use a rubber Fernco type coupler instead since it will be a more secure.
