Ventilation duct selection guide
When you want to install a new ventilation system or renovate a ventilation system, you will have to choose from various ventilation pipes. With so many different ventilation pipes on the market, we understand that this choice can be quite overwhelming. For this reason we have developed a selection guide for you, in which you can find all the advantages and disadvantages of the ventilation pipes.
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- Flexible acoustic and thermally insulated ventilation hose
- Spiral pipe
- Galvanised flat ventilation duct
- Plastic ventilation tubes and ducts
- Vent-Axia Uniflexplus air distribution system
- Vasco EasyFlow air distribution system
- Ubbink Air Excellent air distribution system
- Thermoduct insulated spiral pipe
Flexible acoustic and thermally insulated ventilation hose
We do not recommend using flexible ventilation hoses as ventilation ducts, as this causes too much resistance. However, the use of shorter parts can be useful. For example, you can use the Sonodec acoustic ventilation hose to place on the first part of the ventlation system or in tricky corners. The air is pressed through an extra layer of fibreglass, which reduces the circular movements in the air. This creates a lower noise level of the supplied air.
We recommend the Isodec thermally insulated ventilation hose especially when ventilating with a MVHR unit. When this hose is placed on the first part to and from the MVHR-unit, less heat will be lost and you can use the MVHR-unit more economically. In addition, this pipe can withstand temperatures of up to -30 and +140 degrees Celsius and is fire resistant.
Spiral pipe
A spiral pipe is used for the supply and exhaust of air. This pipe can be used for a MVHR system, mechanical ventilation and natural ventilation. The spiral pipes can be used everywhere in the house. Do you want to know how to install a spiro pipe yourself? Check out our instructional video 'How do I assemble a spiro pipe?'.
Can be used in floors and ceilings.
Easy to install.
There are many fittings available for the spiro pipe. A rubber ring is pre-installed with all fittings to ensure an airtight result.
A lot of airflow is possible without having to turn the fan in a high position, because of the large diameter.
Does not rust because of the zinc layer on the pipe. When this layer is damaged, the tube can rust. Therefore, always treat a damaged pipe with zinc spray.
Easy to clean.
Combining various diameters is possible.
Ventilation duct: ducts are easy to conceal due to the rectangular shape
A relatively large amount of sawing work or fittings is required because the pipes are supplied as standard in 1 meter. Other sizes are available at an additional charge.
The pipes cannot be directly connected to each other, a connector is needed for this purpose.
Niet geïsoleerd, wanneer je ventilatiebuizen wil zonder warmteverlies kun je kiezen voor de thermoduct geïsoleerde spirobuis
Not insulated, when you want ventilation tubes without heat loss you can choose the thermoduct insulated spiral pipe.
The tubes themselves are not fire resistant, but by installing a fire damper you create a safer and fire resistant ventilation system for 60 to 120 minutes. Because of this, the fire spreads less quickly.
Galvanised flat ventilation duct
A galvanised flat ventilation duct is used for the supply and removal of air. This duct can be used for a MVHR system, mechanical ventilation and natural ventilation. The ventilation ducts can be used anywhere in the house. Because of the height of 80mm the ducts are perfect to use in a lowered ceiling.
The duct can be poured into concrete in the floor construction, also to be used in ceilings.
Ducts are easy to conceal because of their rectangular shape.
Easy to install.
Various fittings are available, also for connecting to a spiral pipe.
Does not rust because of the zinc layer on the pipe. When this layer is damaged, the duct can rust. Always treat a damaged duct with zinc spray.
Easy to maintain and clean.
The pipe can be poured into concrete in the floor structure, can also be used in ceilings
Relatively large amount of sawing work because the tubes are delivered in 1.5 m standard, but other sizes are also available at extra cost.
The pipes cannot be directly connected to each other; a connection piece is required for this.
The pipes are often used in ventilation systems with multiple branches on one duct, which can cause crosstalk in the ducts. Other sound vibrations may also occur.
The pipes themselves are not fire resistant, but by installing a fire damper you create a safer and fire resistant ventilation system for 60 to 120 minutes. This makes the fire less likely to spread.
Plastic ventilation tubes and ducts
A ventilation pipe or duct made of plastic is used to supply and extract air. We particularly recommend this tube for extracting air from a cooker hood or bathroom ventilator. This is due to the lack of fire resistance of plastic.
A ventilation pipe or duct made of plastic is used to supply and extract air. We particularly recommend this tube for extracting air from a cooker hood or bathroom ventilator. This is due to the lack of fire resistance of plastic.
Can be used in ceilings.
Easy to install.
Various fittings are available.
No need for fittings to assemble pipes, these can be glued together with PVC glue.
Rust free.
Ventilation tube: Combination of various diameters is possible.
Ventilation duct: Ducts are easy to hide because of their rectangular shape.
Ventilation duct: ducts are easy to conceal due to the rectangular shape
Relatively large amount of sawing work because the pipes are delivered in 1m lengths.
Cannot be used to embed in floors.
Not insulated against heat.
The tubes are not fire resistant, for this we recommend the spiral pipe and galvanised flat ventilation duct .
The tubes provide overspoke.
Round plastic ventilation duct Ø 100 mm L= 1 metre A100-1
Vent-Axia Uniflexplus luchtverdeelsysteem
Uniflexplus is een gebruiksvriendelijk en flexibel systeem, verkrijgbaar in 2 diameters. Het is een luchtdichte oplossing die perfect is om in te storten. Dit luchtsysteem is antistatisch en antibacterieel. Hierdoor is een gezonde luchtkwaliteit van jouw ventilatie gegarandeerd. Het systeem kan het best gebruikt worden voor een WTW-systeem of mechanische ventilatie.
Can be embedded in floors and also used in ceilings.
No fittings needed to connect pipes to distributors and valve collectors.
Easy to connect: 3 clicks and ready.
Pipes are flexible, so easy to relocate and bend.
The small diameter makes the tubes easy to conceal.
Easy to saw off thanks to the cutting blade. The cutter allows the pipes to be cut in a way that fits into the air distribution box.
The special design and composition of the UniflexPlus prevents pollution of the air in the system. The inside of the air distribution system is coated with an antistatic and antibacterial layer. This makes it much less likely that dirt will adhere to the tube.
The rounded shapes of the hoses and valve collectors, together with the direct connection between the distributors and valve collectors (without branches), ensure that the system can be easily cleaned. This keeps the ventilation system in good condition.
To make it complete, valves and grilles are available for the UniflexPlus system. The UniflexPlus valves connect seamlessly to the air distribution system by means of a valve collector. Moreover, the valves are very stylish and can be easily set to a specific air capacity.
Rust free.
Not fire resistant.
Fittings are required to connect pipes.
Not insulated against heat loss, but insulation jackets are available to insulate the pipes.
The more bends you make, the more resistance you create and the higher the noise pollution.
Vasco EasyFlow luchtverdeelsysteem
Het Vasco Easyflow luchtverdeelsysteem is perfect om in te storten. Gemaakt van hoogwaardig kunststof. Het systeem kan het best gebruikt worden voor een mechanisch ventilatiesysteem.
Can be embedded in floors and also used in ceilings.
No fittings needed to connect pipes to air distributors.
No fittings needed to connect ducts to each other.
The height of 60 mm makes the pipes easy to conceal.
Easy to connect.
Rust free.
The pipe itself is equipped with a flexible piece, allowing bends to be made without the need for fittings.
The combination of oval and flat air ducts minimises pressure loss.
Easy to clean.
Not fire resistant.
Not insulated against heat loss.
The more bends you make, the more resistance you create and the higher the noise pollution.
Ubbink Air Excellent air distribution system
Ubbink Air Excellent is a user-friendly and flexible system, available in 5 sizes. It is an airtight solution that is perfect for pouring in. This air system is antistatic and antibacterial. This guarantees a healthy air quality in your ventilation. The system is best used for a mechanical ventilation system.
Ease of installation was the starting point for the design of the Air Excellent air distribution system. As a result, this air distribution system can be incorporated in almost any situation: it can be poured into floors and also used in ceilings, walls and wooden skeleton construction.
The special design and composition prevents pollution of the air in the system. The inside of the air distribution system is coated with an antistatic and antibacterial layer. This makes it much less likely that dirt will adhere to the pipe.
Pipes are flexible in all directions, so easy to relocate and make bends.
The small diameter makes it easy to conceal the pipes.
Easy to connect.
Rust free.
Easy to clean.
The air distribution box can be installed both vertically and horizontally.
Not fire resistant.
Not insulated against heat loss.
Fittings needed to connect pipes and other fittings and air distributors (shown on the right).
The more bends you make, the more resistance you create and the higher the noise level will be.
Thermoduct insulated spiral pipe
A thermoduct insulated spiral pipe is used for the supply and removal of air. This pipe is best used for a MVHR-system. The thermoduct spiral pipes can be used anywhere in the house. Would you like to know more about the thermoduct insulated ventilation pipe? Check out our blog or the instructional video 'How do I install a Thermoduct insulated ventilation tube?’
Suitable for use in floors and ceilings.
Easy to install.
There are many fittings available for the thermoduct spiral pipe. A rubber ring is pre-mounted on all fittings to ensure an air tight result.
A lot of air movement is possible without having to run the fan in a high position, due to the large diameter.
Does not rust because of the zinc layer on the tube. When this layer is damaged, the tube can rust. Therefore, always treat a damaged tube with zinc spray.
Easy to maintain and clean.
Combination of different diameters is possible.
De buizen zijn geïsoleerd tegen warmteverlies, dus perfect voor een WTW-systeem!
The vapour-tight insulation layer ensures that no condensation can form on the pipes.
A relatively large amount of sawing work because the pipes are delivered in 2m lengths.
The pipes cannot be directly connected to each other, an adapter is needed for this.
The pipes themselves are not fire resistant, but by installing a fire damper you create a safer and fire resistant ventilation system for 60 to 120 minutes. Because of this, the fire spreads less quickly.
The pipes are often used in ventilation systems with multiple branches on one duct, which can cause crosstalk in the ducts. Other sound vibrations can also occur, which can be solved with our silencers.
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