Does this look right?

[albertj03]

I picked up a dura-vent damper pipe section today and noticed that the damper touches on one side of the pipe but there is about 1/2 inch of space on the other side. Is it normal to have that big of a difference from one side to another or is it supposed to be more even?

 

[rdust]

I think mine is more centered but don't see how it would make a difference. The open area when it's closed will be the same no matter if it's centered or not.

With that said have you tried moving it? I can't imagine it has too much of a press fit.

 

[FyreBug]

Should not matter. As you can see, either way the same area will be blocked no matter what.

 

[rottiman]

That will work just fine

 

[tfdchief]

They are all like that to one degree or another. The spring that holds the rod in place also pulls it to one side.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Well, the coreolis effect will be affected, but if you don't mind it not functioning in a normal fashion I think all will be ok.


Matt

 

[DexterDay]

I just bought a 6" Damper. The rod is long enough to go through my Double Wall . It was $4.00. looking at the Double wall damper on-line. Its the same thing I have, with the $4.00 kit, pre-installed.

Even when you do it yourself, like me, you must drill a straight hole. Without that, there will be an off-set. But the area that is off-set, will be the same. wether centered or off a little. area is area.

will definitly be better than nothing. In the case of an emergecy.