Dryer exhaust ducts shall be independent of all other systems, shall convey the moisture to the outdoors, shall terminate on the outside of the building in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall be equipped with a back-draft damper.
Exhaust ducts shall be constructed of rigid metal ducts, having smooth interior surfaces with joints running in the direction of air flow. Screens shall not be installed at the duct termination. Exhaust ducts shall not be connected with sheet-metal screws or any means which extend into the duct. (Screens and screws can trap lint.)
**Exhaust duct terminations shall be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer’s instructions. **
You are getting this confused again…their is a difference between the Grounded and Grounding Conductors…the Grounded Conductor ( neutral ) is not supposed to share a termination with any other conductor…
well I have always used it in my posts to convey I was laughing and enjoying the banter…but it appears my use of it distracts from the learning content of my posts…so in order to not offend anyone I should not use it…
Speaking of dryer vents… I have always wondered “why on Earth” code officials allow for “vertical dryer” vents…
All it takes is for someone who doesn’t like to change out their lint trap, and fires can easily be started… I have actually inspected some homes that have had problems and clogging with vertical vents.
Doesn’t make sense…
And since the “original” topic was ZINSCO… Any panel I come across that says ZINSCO or FEDERAL PACIFIC, I write them up!!! Let the Electricians sort it out…
I am not “risking” a house fire over these… maybe they should be put to the test on the show, mythbusters.