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    For ducting size on a hood for a 2x6 what is appropriate?

    Also who is a good supplier for aluminum venting? I can't seem to find anything rigid for ducting work applications.
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    If your not Brand fussy I would suggest that you look for a Tin Smith in your area. I had a local guy build my aluminum steam pipe out of sheet metal for a third of what you would pay a Maple dealer. He made my roof Jacks and everything. Maybe an Amish shop near you?
    Nate Hutchins
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    I did both essentially. The 2 steam stacks are SS, 15" diameter and the first 6' of each came included with the hoods. After that 6' I got my local tin smith to make 13" aluminum which is hung from above, in the cupola and it extends down about a foot into the 15" SS, I can now raise the hoods which are bolted together to form a single unit by cranking a manual winch I have mounted on one wall. I did buy a base stack from Leader in SS after the original galvanized one needed replacing, but the rest, in 12" SS was made by my local tin shop at far less than Leader's price.
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    Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
    Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
    Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
    After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.

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    Our 2 X 6 hood was made by Smoky Lake and he built it with a 10" steam pipe. I would NOT go any smaller than that when you are having your hood fabricated.
    Gary
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