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who invented Flex

Brad White_185
Brad White_185 Member Posts: 265
in THE MAIN WALL
by Pfizer.

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  • Big Will
    Big Will Member Posts: 395


    I have been told it was first introduced by ATCO. I dont want to put my foot in my mouth though. Any body know for sure.
  • Jeff Lawrence_25
    Jeff Lawrence_25 Member Posts: 746
    don't know

    Who invented it, but there are times I think whoever it was should be shot......

    Sorry to hijack the thread.
  • Big Will
    Big Will Member Posts: 395


    What don't you like about it I live in urban norther California. without extreme temps and vermin tearing it up it lasts longer than i do.
  • Bob Harper
    Bob Harper Member Posts: 1,091
    flexible what?

    Dormont invented the stainless steel flexible appliance gas connector

    Ventinox invented the stainless steel chimnney liner

    If flex air duct, yes, I think ATCO.

    Bob
  • Big Will
    Big Will Member Posts: 395


    Yes I am refering to flexable air duct. I tried to find it on line with no luck.
  • mtfallsmikey
    mtfallsmikey Member Posts: 765
    Was it?

    First flex I ever saw was on an old Dunham-Bush high-velocity AC system, 3" as I recall, probably ATCO
  • Jeff Lawrence_25
    Jeff Lawrence_25 Member Posts: 746
    a lot of my problem

    is from improper installation.

    Not adequately stretching the duct before it's run.
    Making sharp turns with the flex.
    Not supporting it well.

    I've seen too many slap and run systems here. I have been able to 'tighten' up the duct runs and remove sags.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 672
    i think it was invented by

    mr visquine slinky
  • PeterGriffin
    PeterGriffin Member Posts: 79
    haha

    hahaha

    You are one funny guy Mr. White...
  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059
    one

    Lazy duct crew. J. Lockard
  • Rick_76
    Rick_76 Member Posts: 2
    Hart & Cooley

    Manufacturers the best Flex, Grilles, Registers, Diffusers, B-Vent, All-Fuel, AL29-4C Stainless...

    www.hartandcooley.com
  • Big Will
    Big Will Member Posts: 395
    I have installed both

    And I have to say i really feel that the ATCO product is stronger. It is more tear resistant in the core and the vapor barrier. Your not a Hart&Cooley rep are you:)
  • Supply House Rick
    Supply House Rick Member Posts: 1,399
    Of Course I Am

    Have sold both Atco & Hart & Cooley, R-Value is R-Value, just would prefer that H&C be sold and installed...
  • Big Will
    Big Will Member Posts: 395


    If it makes you feel any better I don't mind hart and cooley Their products are up there in quality. SOme of the flex I see on track and commercial jobs feels like it would fall apart if you tried to move it.
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