Ducting Systems and Air Ventilation - Basement Duct Redo
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ejstave
10-18-09, 05:37 PM
I have a 90 year old house. Years ago when it was converted to a forced air setup, ductwork was run around the entire perimeter of the basement (30x28) or 120ft of duct. It blocks the windows and basically looks like too much duct for this house. I am thinking about running a main duct horizontally across the basement and feeding the vents off that much shorter duct.
Will I be reducing the flow of my heat and airconditioning or increasing it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Will I be reducing the flow of my heat and airconditioning or increasing it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
furd
10-18-09, 11:33 PM
Depending on the size of the ductwork you install you could increase, decrease or maintain the same airflow. Ideally the ductwork would be designed to meet the BTU requirements of each room served.