Semi-rigid dryer duct in contact with PVC drain pipe
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Semi-rigid dryer duct in contact with PVC drain pipe
I just installed a dryer vent using semi-rigid aluminum duct. Approximately 7' from where the semi-rigid duct attaches to the dryer at floor level, the duct touches a black PVC drain at ceiling level. The surface to surface contact is probably less than 2 inches. Can the heat from the semi-rigid duct damage or even melt the PVC drain pipe? I suspect the heat from the dryer has dissipated sufficiently at 7' but I have no experience doing this type of work. Thanks in advance for your responses.
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That will not be problem. It takes a lot of heat to melt PVC and the dryer doesn't get anywhere near hot enough for that.
That will not be problem. It takes a lot of heat to melt PVC and the dryer doesn't get anywhere near hot enough for that.