Guest imported_MrEarl Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Not sure if this is general or tech but would like to hear what "systems" you folks use to run your cars exhaust pipes into while working on them in the garage. Not anything fancy or prefabbed from the store maybe, just what materials, ie flexible pipe and connectors etc. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Hi MrEarl,Well I have been thinking about tis for some time, and even though my garage is small what I have come up with is fairly simple. It will require a dryer vent and flexible tubing. Install the vent in the garage wall, and be sure to seal it well, then install the heating tube. Then when you use it, insert the tube over the exhaust pipe, and seal it with duct tape. Of course you will need to be certain that the tube does not have holes etc. I am sure a flexible gas vent tube will be adequate. Another idea is to install an exhaust fan in the roof or wall just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Whatever you use for tubing, be sure that it can take the heat. You have no idea how hot the exhaust gasses remain when confined to something like a tube.Years ago I successfully used flexible exhaust pipe material from the tail pipe out through an opening in the door with a flange designed for that purpose. The exausting process worked well but the first time I went to remove the tube, I got a nasty burn. Watch out for that.Don't use dryer vent tubing, it will melt.hvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Here are a few exhaust routing systems that are commercially available: Eastwood Northern Tools All-Tool.com Airhosesupply.com oemproamtools.com I only listed a few of the sites that sell these products. The hoses themselves are usually a high-temperature rubber compound, and cost from $50 to $100. The connectors/flanges/etc. are additional. DO NOT use anything that isn't specifically engineered for this purpose. To further emphasize what Howard said about high temperatures, the Goodyear site for these products states: <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Goodyear garage exhaust hose has been designed to withstand tailpipe exhaust temperatures up to 600° F, while maintaining maximum flexibility and durability. After compression, the hose displays 100% recovery. It also maintains its value, thanks to the advantages of our unique design. </div></div> Just because a material will work once or twice doesn't mean it'll hold up indefinately under these conditions. Choose wisely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Thanks guys, especially Dave for the time you spent pulling up and sending the links to the tool companies. I've added them all to my favorites and will be deciding which to go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadsterRich Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 One further 'melt down' warning... [color:\\"red\\"] Duct Tape Melts! While I haven't used it on the tail pipe, I do know from experience that duct tape will melt at a surprisingly low temperature at that... Most adhesive based tapes won't take the heat an exhaust system can put out. At least to the best of my knowledge and thought processes.Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Obviously I have not thought this through enough. But the idea was there. I think, if the system is available, the best thing to do is buy the right system, size, etc., for the space and be done with it. If cost is a factor, and when is it not, then getting the information on the system will give you critical data for building your own. When we tried to back the '47 into my garage space, the exhaust permeated the house. It wasn't terrible but bad enough for me to drop the idea. Condo living seems to preclude a decent garage. so geht es zum leben. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVAnderson Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 $100 for a system is cheap. What is the cost of A. a fire; B. a hospital stay; C. permanent disability; D. death?This is a major safety item; don't fool around. Save your ingenuity for nonfatal projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 If you do decide to build your own, consider adding a fan within the system that will force the fumes out. You don't want to rely on the engine to do it alone. Make it a positive flow system. Maybe a CO detector too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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