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I have a portable Air Conditioner that my landlord left me.
Unfortunately, the previous renter left with the exhaust sleeve. Since
I can't get one from the maker, what material should I use to make a
sleeve for a window and also for a sliding glass door?

The cheapest material is the best option for me.
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On Sep 20, 8:43*pm, Ziggs wrote:
I have a portable Air Conditioner that my landlord left me.
Unfortunately, the previous renter left with the exhaust sleeve. Since
I can't get one from the maker, what material should I use to make a
sleeve for a window and also for a sliding glass door?

The cheapest material is the best option for me.


Not sure what you mean by "sleeve" but cheapest material would be
cardboard.

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Ziggs wrote:
I have a portable Air Conditioner that my landlord left me.
Unfortunately, the previous renter left with the exhaust sleeve. Since
I can't get one from the maker, what material should I use to make a
sleeve for a window and also for a sliding glass door?

The cheapest material is the best option for me.


Might try a flexible dryer exhaust connector. They're up to six feet long,
flexible, and fit a standard exhaust vent. How to attach it to the A/C is
left as an exercise for the reader.


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Cardboard, duct tape.

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I have a portable Air Conditioner that my landlord left me.
Unfortunately, the previous renter left with the exhaust
sleeve. Since
I can't get one from the maker, what material should I use
to make a
sleeve for a window and also for a sliding glass door?

The cheapest material is the best option for me.


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Ziggs wrote:
I have a portable Air Conditioner that my landlord left me.
Unfortunately, the previous renter left with the exhaust sleeve. Since
I can't get one from the maker, what material should I use to make a
sleeve for a window and also for a sliding glass door?

The cheapest material is the best option for me.


Might try a flexible dryer exhaust connector. They're up to six feet long,
flexible, and fit a standard exhaust vent. How to attach it to the A/C is
left as an exercise for the reader.


The only one I ever saw was larger, maybe 6" instead of the typical dryer
vent of 4". That stiff is still readily available though, from any
industrial supplier. Try
http://www.mcmaster.com/#flexible-duct-hose/=e5x72w




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I have a portable Air Conditioner that my landlord left me.
Unfortunately, the previous renter left with the exhaust sleeve. Since
I can't get one from the maker, what material should I use to make a
sleeve for a window and also for a sliding glass door?

The cheapest material is the best option for me.


If I understand the part you need, an insulated flex duct would be the best
choice. I imagine they are sold in 4,6,8" sizes.

Plywood or lexan for the window. The storm door does not sound smart for
security and fire evacuation reason.


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