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fridge flue tubing

Posted: 19 Sep 2018, 18:27
by jas915
Anyone know where I can get some 30mm diameter aluminium flexible ducting for my 3way fridge exhaust,can't find anything that diameter.

Re: fridge flue tubing

Posted: 19 Sep 2018, 19:28
by Oldiebut goodie
Use Webasto stainless exhaust, aluminium is carp - it oxidizes, gets brittle and disintegrates.
( are you sure that it is 30mm diameter, they are usually around 22/24mm )

Re: fridge flue tubing

Posted: 19 Sep 2018, 19:42
by jas915
Oh thanks,I will recheck my measurements

Re: fridge flue tubing

Posted: 19 Sep 2018, 19:54
by shepster
Oldiebut goodie wrote:Use Webasto stainless exhaust, aluminium is carp - it oxidizes, gets brittle and disintegrates.
( are you sure that it is 30mm diameter, they are usually around 22/24mm )

This is exactly what you need.

Re: fridge flue tubing

Posted: 19 Sep 2018, 20:24
by Oldiebut goodie
Let me know what diameter it is + length - inner diameter ( maybe that 30mm was outside?) I have 22,24,28 and 30mm.

Re: fridge flue tubing

Posted: 20 Sep 2018, 07:10
by jas915
Its definitely 30 mm inside diameter the wall thickness must only be around 1mm. Need around 60cm

Re: fridge flue tubing

Posted: 20 Sep 2018, 09:33
by Oldiebut goodie
What make and model of fridge is it - that is a huge pipe! Also that length is far longer than normal, they are usually around 10-15cm in length.

Re: fridge flue tubing

Posted: 20 Sep 2018, 19:04
by jas915
will have a look tomorrow at make and model. the fridge is behind the driver seat but the vent in the van is around the middle of the kitchen window, hence why its so long. Its been like that for 10years and the fridge has been working fine on gas, use it loads. The current pipe has just started to break down so needs replacing.

Re: fridge flue tubing

Posted: 20 Sep 2018, 21:10
by Oldiebut goodie
I wouldn't have a pipe like that, the manufacturers of Dometic/Electrolux are quite clear that the flue must not be extended that is why I asked as to the manufacturer as the requirements may be different. Your pipe may well be breaking down due to condensation because the length is permitting too much cooling.
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Re: fridge flue tubing

Posted: 07 Oct 2018, 12:20
by Oldiebut goodie
Any news on this?