royroy wrote in message . ..
On 19 Oct 2004 11:49:46 -0700, (David) wrote:


Thank you all for your suggestions. Let me add additional details
about the registers in the ceiling. The resiters are not the
rectangular type on which you can attach the magnetic type covers.
Rather the registers are circular, that is, there are 4 concentric
round metal rings. In the center there is a know that opens/closes
the internal dampers. While the rectangular registers are somewhat
flush with the ceiling, the circular registers protrude about 2 inches
and their construction prevents a cover from being attached to the
register to close the opening.

Close the dampers with the knob. Cut some overlapping (1/3 round in
my case) partial circles out of duct wrap and slid them in over the
braces holding the knob (or, in other words, next to the dampers) and
see if that works. Once cut to the proper size, you could always pull
them and spray paint the aluminum foil some appropriate color---then
reinstall.
Replacing several feet of the duct closest to the register (or the
entire duct) with flexible duct should also work---may be more than
you want to do.


Actually the duct that connects to the register is flexible and
insulated (R4.2). THis makes it fairly easy to disconnect the duct
work in the fall and reconnect in the spring. I am thinking ahead to
when I am old and not as nimble as I am today and do not want to crawl
around in the attic. Which is why I am looking for a solution that
involves doing something in the house and not the attic.

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