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Old 6/10/08, 11:37 PM
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Default grille on supply plenum

Should I recommend this grille to be sealed on the supply plenum in a small utility room with gas furnace and hot water tank.
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Old 6/10/08, 11:40 PM
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Default Re: grille on supply plenum

yes..if it is within 10 feet of them.
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Default Re: grille on supply plenum

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Should I recommend this grille to be sealed on the supply plenum in a small utility room with gas furnace and hot water tank.
Only if it is a return vent you stated supply



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Only if it is a return vent you stated supply
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Default Re: grille on supply plenum

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Should I recommend this grille to be sealed on the supply plenum in a small utility room with gas furnace and hot water tank.
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Only if it is a return vent ... you stated supply
I agree it only needs to be sealed if it's on the return duct (which it doesn't appear it is).



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