Ducting for IR 2.5

[jsab]

Hey folks.

Decided to turn my hobby into a (side) profession and buy an IR 2.5. I told myself to stop thinking about it and just do it. Now, I realize there is much to figure out! Now, I need some help with the ducting. Diedrich recommends a 6 inch diameter, stainless steel double wall air ducting. I am looking for any information on the ducting such as costs and obstacles you guys may have gone though when installing it.

Also, the space I want I cannot go straight up through the roof since there is a second floor. Thoughts on running the ducting along the roof then outside?

Thank you.

 

[wwcove]

You can run it out the side wall if you have an outside wall in room you will roast in. Do you have pics of room? I would think Dietrich would provide a manual for you or some clear instructions. I would avoid running pipe less than a 45 degree angle. Here is a general video on setup of a roaster and it shows cutting a hole about 8-9 foot out a wall to avoid going through a 2nd floor. And this vent works for 2 3kg roasters:


https://youtu.be/5kDResheZr8

 

[Nugget]

Diedrich is pretty strict on this; wanting double walled, positive pressure, grease ducting. I have van packer; many use Nordfab. It'll be 6in id, but 8in od. I Think it'll be about $2k-$3k depending how far the vertical distance is. I think your roaster exits 4 feet higher than mine which will save you a bit.

 

[Nugget]

:decaf:and I know I'm kind of new around here, but I absolutely reccommend AGAINST installing with a set up like the above youtube video. Maybe my set up is overkill.