Heater duct; what tape to use? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Crazy-J · 04-01-2005, 05:49 PM

Hi all,

I recently installed a heater/defroster from vintage air (just a heater, no air conditioning).

Because of the difference in size of the duct coming out of the heater to the larger duct needed for the defroster vents I am using two different sizes and I need a way to keep them together where one hose ends and the other begins.

I tried duct tape but it just burned right through. I next tried some heater hose wrap tape that worked for a little bit and didn't melt but it won't stay stuck to the ducting.

Any idea on what tape to use?

stickshift_or_walk · 04-01-2005, 06:52 PM

Locate a dealer for residential heater/AC parts and supplies, or a local HVAC contractor. They use a tape that is similar to thick aluminum foil with a really strong adhesive for various ductwork issues. The roll I have is about the same size as a role of duct tape, but it comes with a peel-off backing because once it's stuck, you can't get it off in one piece.

SSOW

Fred T · 04-01-2005, 06:59 PM

You can buy the aluminum tape described by SSOW at a hardware store. However, I don't think it will work either. You need an adapter fitting to join the two hoses. I'd start by contacting Vintage Air.

jhow66 · 04-01-2005, 09:49 PM

Check out the PVC connectors at Home Depot etc.

barn9 · 04-01-2005, 10:23 PM

Plumbing supply or hardware store should have a selection of reducers, and hopefully something that will work for you. Or in other words, what Fred and jhow66 said.

mocwon · 04-02-2005, 12:22 AM

Fred's right... I got the adapters from Vintage Air. I'm installing mine tomorrow and plan to use the aluminum foil tape at the joints so they don't slip apart.

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Originally Posted by Fred T

You can buy the aluminum tape described by SSOW at a hardware store. However, I don't think it will work either. You need an adapter fitting to join the two hoses. I'd start by contacting Vintage Air.

04-01-2005, 05:49 PM	#1
Crazy-J Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cool, CA Posts: 34	Heater duct; what tape to use? Hi all, I recently installed a heater/defroster from vintage air (just a heater, no air conditioning). Because of the difference in size of the duct coming out of the heater to the larger duct needed for the defroster vents I am using two different sizes and I need a way to keep them together where one hose ends and the other begins. I tried duct tape but it just burned right through. I next tried some heater hose wrap tape that worked for a little bit and didn't melt but it won't stay stuck to the ducting. Any idea on what tape to use?

04-01-2005, 06:52 PM	#2
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	Locate a dealer for residential heater/AC parts and supplies, or a local HVAC contractor. They use a tape that is similar to thick aluminum foil with a really strong adhesive for various ductwork issues. The roll I have is about the same size as a role of duct tape, but it comes with a peel-off backing because once it's stuck, you can't get it off in one piece. SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

04-01-2005, 06:59 PM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	You can buy the aluminum tape described by SSOW at a hardware store. However, I don't think it will work either. You need an adapter fitting to join the two hoses. I'd start by contacting Vintage Air. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

04-01-2005, 09:49 PM	#4
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Check out the PVC connectors at Home Depot etc. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

04-01-2005, 10:23 PM	#5
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Plumbing supply or hardware store should have a selection of reducers, and hopefully something that will work for you. Or in other words, what Fred and jhow66 said. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.



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