dryer vent
 

I have a dryer vented using galvanized piping. There are a couple of angle
pieces where the joints are leaking some exhaust. I took the pipes apart and
cleaned them out of any lint as a maintenance thing and I am wondering if
when I reassemble if metal tape if its appropriate to use a wrap a metal
tape around the joints. I'm guessing its probably not required, but I have
the metal tape and it will take a short time to do, so I might as well do it
unless there is something inappropriate about it. I would be using metal
tape - not duct tape. Can anyone give me any feedback on this?

Steve wrote:
I have a dryer vented using galvanized piping. There are a couple of angle
pieces where the joints are leaking some exhaust. I took the pipes apart and
cleaned them out of any lint as a maintenance thing and I am wondering if
when I reassemble if metal tape if its appropriate to use a wrap a metal
tape around the joints. I'm guessing its probably not required, but I have
the metal tape and it will take a short time to do, so I might as well do it
unless there is something inappropriate about it. I would be using metal
tape - not duct tape. Can anyone give me any feedback on this?

Sure, go ahead. It's the right thing to do, and the right material.

R

"Steve" wrote in message
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I have a dryer vented using galvanized piping. There are a couple of angle
pieces where the joints are leaking some exhaust. I took the pipes apart
and cleaned them out of any lint as a maintenance thing and I am wondering
if when I reassemble if metal tape if its appropriate to use a wrap a metal
tape around the joints.

Yes, it is. In case anyone is wondering, you do not want to use screws as
they would catch lint.

Steve wrote:
I have a dryer vented using galvanized piping. I am wondering if
when I reassemble if metal tape if its appropriate to wrap around the
joints.

"RicodJour" wrote in message
Sure, go ahead. It's the right thing to do, and the right material.

Thanks for the info. The dryer vents through a dryer vent in a glass block
window in the basement. The joint where this the dryer piping connects to
that glass black vent leaks more than any. Unfortunately, the joint is
recessed and I doubt that I could tape the joint with much success because
the recess makes the space to confined. This joint had previously been
"caulked" or sealed with some caulk like material. Is it appropriate to use
standard caulking here or is there special caulk available for this
application. I'm sure I could get a caulk tip in the space and then smooth
it out with my finger, but beyond that I doubt I'd be able to tape it with
much accuracy.

Yes, but(t): Don't allow the adhesive to be exposed to the
inside of the ductwork at any point if you are covering any
openings. The adhesive will grab the lint and hold onto it. Not
usually a problem, but worth remembering.

Pop


"Steve" wrote in message
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:I have a dryer vented using galvanized piping. There are a
couple of angle
: pieces where the joints are leaking some exhaust. I took the
pipes apart and
: cleaned them out of any lint as a maintenance thing and I am
wondering if
: when I reassemble if metal tape if its appropriate to use a
wrap a metal
: tape around the joints. I'm guessing its probably not required,
but I have
: the metal tape and it will take a short time to do, so I might
as well do it
: unless there is something inappropriate about it. I would be
using metal
: tape - not duct tape. Can anyone give me any feedback on this?
:
:

Just be certain that this is not a section that you will need to remove.
Caulk is an amazing adhesive and difficult to remove, especially in recessed
areas.

"Steve" wrote in message
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Steve wrote:
I have a dryer vented using galvanized piping. I am wondering if
when I reassemble if metal tape if its appropriate to wrap around the
joints.

"RicodJour" wrote in message
Sure, go ahead. It's the right thing to do, and the right material.

Thanks for the info. The dryer vents through a dryer vent in a glass block
window in the basement. The joint where this the dryer piping connects to
that glass black vent leaks more than any. Unfortunately, the joint is
recessed and I doubt that I could tape the joint with much success because
the recess makes the space to confined. This joint had previously been
"caulked" or sealed with some caulk like material. Is it appropriate to
use
standard caulking here or is there special caulk available for this
application. I'm sure I could get a caulk tip in the space and then smooth
it out with my finger, but beyond that I doubt I'd be able to tape it with
much accuracy.