ADC Flexible Duct Performance & Installation Standards / manufacturer instructions
What it means on the job
Flex duct must be fully extended and supported at the manufacturer's listed spacing; a long, slack run like this adds excessive pressure drop and chokes airflow. There is no national 5-ft length cap, but flex should be kept as short and taut as practical.
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