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  1. 09-05-2011, 11:20 AM #1
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    Does anyone know for sure if venting a range hood using PVC pipe is allowed; if so is 2" large enough? Thanks as always

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  2. 09-05-2011, 11:25 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Picarello View Post
    Does anyone know for sure if venting a range hood using PVC pipe is allowed; if so is 2" large enough? Thanks as always
    No, it is not. Think of a fire on the stove and the flames going up the grease laden PVC pipe. What do you think would happen?

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    Thanks Scott, that make sence.
    BTW, I did find it in the IRC after I posted.

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