What is acoustic ducting?
Acoustic ducting is flexible ventilation ducting surrounded by insulation designed to help reduce sound transmitted through the ventilation system.
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127mm (5”) x 5m Mute Silent Ducting - Acoustic Insulated Flexible Ventilation Duct
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127mm (5") x 5m Mute Silent Ducting is an acoustically insulated flexible ventilation duct designed to help reduce fan and airflow noise transmitted through extraction and intake systems.
Standard flexible ducting moves air effectively, but it can also provide a direct route for sound generated by an extraction fan and turbulent airflow. This can make ventilation equipment considerably more noticeable, particularly in enclosed indoor growing environments.
Mute Silent Ducting surrounds the flexible inner airflow duct with acoustic insulation designed to absorb transmitted sound. It is a practical upgrade from standard uninsulated ducting where quieter ventilation is a priority.
With a 127mm (5") nominal diameter and 5m length, it is ideal for compatible 5-inch fans, carbon filters and ventilation equipment used in grow rooms, propagation areas, indoor horticulture, workshops and other ventilation installations.
Why choose 127mm acoustic silent ducting?
- Helps reduce ventilation noise - acoustic insulation helps absorb sound travelling through the ductwork.
- 127mm / 5" diameter - designed for compatible 5-inch ventilation systems.
- 5 metre length - suitable for complete duct runs or cutting into shorter sections.
- Acoustically insulated - useful where reducing transmitted fan and airflow noise is important.
- Flexible construction - easier to route around equipment and obstacles than rigid ductwork.
- Extraction compatible - suitable for connecting compatible fans, carbon filters, silencers and exhaust routes.
- Suitable for intake systems - can also be used for appropriately designed fresh-air intake routes.
- Ideal for indoor horticulture - helps reduce one of the most noticeable sources of grow room noise.
- Cut to suit the installation - the 5m length can be divided where shorter sections are required.
How does acoustic ducting work?
Noise within a ventilation system does not come solely from the fan motor. Air moving through the fan, ductwork, filters and fittings can also generate sound, while the duct itself can carry noise from one part of the installation to another.
Acoustic ducting uses an insulating layer around the flexible inner duct to help absorb this transmitted sound. This makes it particularly useful on duct sections immediately before or after an extraction fan and on routes carrying exhaust air away from the growing area.
It can also be used alongside compatible acoustic silencers and suitable fan-speed controllers where a greater level of ventilation noise management is required.
Acoustic ducting reduces transmitted noise rather than making a ventilation system completely silent. Fan motor noise, vibration, airflow velocity and the overall installation all influence the final sound level.
Quieter 5-inch grow room ventilation
Extraction is essential for controlling temperature, humidity and air exchange in indoor growing environments, but continuously operating fans can become one of the most noticeable sources of background noise.
Replacing standard flexible ducting with insulated acoustic ducting helps reduce sound transmitted along the ventilation route while retaining the flexibility needed to install ductwork around grow room equipment.
The 127mm size is suited to compatible 5-inch ventilation systems and provides a useful balance between airflow capacity and physical size for smaller and medium-sized indoor horticultural installations.
Maintaining good airflow
Any ducting system creates some resistance to airflow, and flexible ducting should be installed carefully to avoid adding unnecessary restriction.
Extend the duct sufficiently for the required route rather than leaving large sections heavily compressed. This reduces excessive internal corrugation and provides a smoother route for moving air.
Keep duct runs as short and direct as practical and avoid crushing the duct or creating extremely tight bends. Where a sharp change in direction is required, a compatible rigid metal elbow can provide a cleaner turn.
Carbon filters, silencers, reducers, bends and long duct runs all add resistance to a ventilation system, so the complete installation should be considered when selecting an extraction fan.
Installing 127mm Mute Silent Ducting
Measure the required ventilation route before cutting the ducting. The 5m length can be used as a continuous run or divided into shorter sections depending on the installation.
When connecting to a compatible fan, carbon filter, silencer or rigid fitting, secure the inner duct over the connection using an appropriately sized duct clamp or clip.
Arrange the surrounding insulation and outer covering neatly around the joint. Suitable HVAC foil tape can also be used where additional sealing is required.
Support longer sections of insulated ducting adequately rather than allowing their full weight to hang from a fan, carbon filter or other ventilation component.
Compatible 127mm / 5" ventilation equipment
This ducting is intended for nominal 127mm (5") round ventilation installations and can be used with appropriately sized components including:
- 127mm / 5" inline extraction fans
- 127mm / 5" carbon filters
- 127mm / 5" acoustic silencers
- Compatible rigid round ducting
- 127mm / 5" elbows and bends
- 127mm / 5" straight connectors
- Compatible reducers and adapters
- Suitable duct clamps and clips
Always check the actual connection diameter of the equipment before installation. Nominal metric and imperial ventilation sizes are commonly used together, but exact dimensions can vary slightly between manufacturers.
127mm (5") x 5m Mute Silent Ducting product details
| Product type | Acoustic insulated flexible ventilation ducting |
|---|---|
| Nominal diameter | 127mm / 5" |
| Length | 5m |
| Duct type | Flexible |
| Construction | Insulated acoustic ducting |
| Primary purpose | Ventilation with reduced transmission of fan and airflow noise |
| Suitable airflow | Extraction & intake |
| Compatible system size | Nominal 127mm / 5" round ventilation systems |
| Suitable applications | Grow rooms, indoor horticulture, propagation areas, workshops & general ventilation installations |
127mm (5") Mute Silent Ducting FAQs
What size is this silent ducting?
It has a nominal diameter of 127mm, approximately 5 inches, and is supplied in a 5m length.
Is this suitable for a 5-inch extraction fan?
Yes, provided the fan uses a compatible nominal 127mm / 5" connection.
Will acoustic ducting completely silence my fan?
No. It helps reduce noise transmitted through the ductwork, but fan motor noise, vibration and airflow can still contribute to the overall sound level.
Is acoustic ducting quieter than normal flexible ducting?
Its insulated construction is specifically designed to reduce transmitted sound compared with basic uninsulated flexible ducting.
Can I connect it to a carbon filter?
Yes. It can be used to connect compatible 127mm / 5" carbon filters, fans and other ventilation equipment.
Can I use acoustic ducting with a silencer?
Yes. Acoustic ducting can be combined with a compatible ventilation silencer where additional noise reduction is required.
Can I cut the 5m length?
Yes. The ducting can be cut to the required length using suitable tools, taking care when cutting the inner duct, reinforcement and insulation.
Can this ducting be used for air intake?
Yes. It can be incorporated into compatible intake systems as well as extraction installations.
Does flexible ducting reduce airflow?
All ductwork introduces some resistance. Keeping the duct reasonably extended and avoiding unnecessary length, compression and tight bends helps minimise additional pressure loss.
Should acoustic ducting be stretched out?
Extend it sufficiently for the required run rather than leaving unnecessary sections heavily compressed. This creates a less restrictive internal airflow path.
Can I bend it around corners?
Yes. Its flexible construction allows it to follow changes in direction, although excessively tight bends that crush or significantly restrict the inner duct should be avoided.
How should the ducting be secured?
Use an appropriately sized duct clamp or clip to secure the inner duct to compatible fittings. Suitable HVAC foil tape can be added where further sealing is required.
Is 127mm acoustic ducting suitable for grow rooms?
Yes. It is particularly useful for indoor horticultural installations using compatible 5-inch extraction equipment where reducing ventilation noise is desirable.
How else can I reduce extraction fan noise?
Correctly sized ducting, smooth airflow routes, vibration isolation, suitable fan-speed control and compatible acoustic silencers can all help create a quieter ventilation system.
127mm (5”) x 5m Mute Silent Ducting - Acoustic Insulated Flexible Ventilation Duct
Please sign in to see pricing
1150
£11.50
Unit price per127mm (5") x 5m Mute Silent Ducting is an acoustically insulated flexible ventilation duct designed to help reduce fan and airflow noise transmitted through extraction and intake systems.
Standard flexible ducting moves air effectively, but it can also provide a direct route for sound generated by an extraction fan and turbulent airflow. This can make ventilation equipment considerably more noticeable, particularly in enclosed indoor growing environments.
Mute Silent Ducting surrounds the flexible inner airflow duct with acoustic insulation designed to absorb transmitted sound. It is a practical upgrade from standard uninsulated ducting where quieter ventilation is a priority.
With a 127mm (5") nominal diameter and 5m length, it is ideal for compatible 5-inch fans, carbon filters and ventilation equipment used in grow rooms, propagation areas, indoor horticulture, workshops and other ventilation installations.
Why choose 127mm acoustic silent ducting?
- Helps reduce ventilation noise - acoustic insulation helps absorb sound travelling through the ductwork.
- 127mm / 5" diameter - designed for compatible 5-inch ventilation systems.
- 5 metre length - suitable for complete duct runs or cutting into shorter sections.
- Acoustically insulated - useful where reducing transmitted fan and airflow noise is important.
- Flexible construction - easier to route around equipment and obstacles than rigid ductwork.
- Extraction compatible - suitable for connecting compatible fans, carbon filters, silencers and exhaust routes.
- Suitable for intake systems - can also be used for appropriately designed fresh-air intake routes.
- Ideal for indoor horticulture - helps reduce one of the most noticeable sources of grow room noise.
- Cut to suit the installation - the 5m length can be divided where shorter sections are required.
How does acoustic ducting work?
Noise within a ventilation system does not come solely from the fan motor. Air moving through the fan, ductwork, filters and fittings can also generate sound, while the duct itself can carry noise from one part of the installation to another.
Acoustic ducting uses an insulating layer around the flexible inner duct to help absorb this transmitted sound. This makes it particularly useful on duct sections immediately before or after an extraction fan and on routes carrying exhaust air away from the growing area.
It can also be used alongside compatible acoustic silencers and suitable fan-speed controllers where a greater level of ventilation noise management is required.
Acoustic ducting reduces transmitted noise rather than making a ventilation system completely silent. Fan motor noise, vibration, airflow velocity and the overall installation all influence the final sound level.
Quieter 5-inch grow room ventilation
Extraction is essential for controlling temperature, humidity and air exchange in indoor growing environments, but continuously operating fans can become one of the most noticeable sources of background noise.
Replacing standard flexible ducting with insulated acoustic ducting helps reduce sound transmitted along the ventilation route while retaining the flexibility needed to install ductwork around grow room equipment.
The 127mm size is suited to compatible 5-inch ventilation systems and provides a useful balance between airflow capacity and physical size for smaller and medium-sized indoor horticultural installations.
Maintaining good airflow
Any ducting system creates some resistance to airflow, and flexible ducting should be installed carefully to avoid adding unnecessary restriction.
Extend the duct sufficiently for the required route rather than leaving large sections heavily compressed. This reduces excessive internal corrugation and provides a smoother route for moving air.
Keep duct runs as short and direct as practical and avoid crushing the duct or creating extremely tight bends. Where a sharp change in direction is required, a compatible rigid metal elbow can provide a cleaner turn.
Carbon filters, silencers, reducers, bends and long duct runs all add resistance to a ventilation system, so the complete installation should be considered when selecting an extraction fan.
Installing 127mm Mute Silent Ducting
Measure the required ventilation route before cutting the ducting. The 5m length can be used as a continuous run or divided into shorter sections depending on the installation.
When connecting to a compatible fan, carbon filter, silencer or rigid fitting, secure the inner duct over the connection using an appropriately sized duct clamp or clip.
Arrange the surrounding insulation and outer covering neatly around the joint. Suitable HVAC foil tape can also be used where additional sealing is required.
Support longer sections of insulated ducting adequately rather than allowing their full weight to hang from a fan, carbon filter or other ventilation component.
Compatible 127mm / 5" ventilation equipment
This ducting is intended for nominal 127mm (5") round ventilation installations and can be used with appropriately sized components including:
- 127mm / 5" inline extraction fans
- 127mm / 5" carbon filters
- 127mm / 5" acoustic silencers
- Compatible rigid round ducting
- 127mm / 5" elbows and bends
- 127mm / 5" straight connectors
- Compatible reducers and adapters
- Suitable duct clamps and clips
Always check the actual connection diameter of the equipment before installation. Nominal metric and imperial ventilation sizes are commonly used together, but exact dimensions can vary slightly between manufacturers.
127mm (5") x 5m Mute Silent Ducting product details
| Product type | Acoustic insulated flexible ventilation ducting |
|---|---|
| Nominal diameter | 127mm / 5" |
| Length | 5m |
| Duct type | Flexible |
| Construction | Insulated acoustic ducting |
| Primary purpose | Ventilation with reduced transmission of fan and airflow noise |
| Suitable airflow | Extraction & intake |
| Compatible system size | Nominal 127mm / 5" round ventilation systems |
| Suitable applications | Grow rooms, indoor horticulture, propagation areas, workshops & general ventilation installations |
127mm (5") Mute Silent Ducting FAQs
What is acoustic ducting?
Acoustic ducting is flexible ventilation ducting surrounded by insulation designed to help reduce sound transmitted through the ventilation system.
What size is this silent ducting?
It has a nominal diameter of 127mm, approximately 5 inches, and is supplied in a 5m length.
Is this suitable for a 5-inch extraction fan?
Yes, provided the fan uses a compatible nominal 127mm / 5" connection.
Will acoustic ducting completely silence my fan?
No. It helps reduce noise transmitted through the ductwork, but fan motor noise, vibration and airflow can still contribute to the overall sound level.
Is acoustic ducting quieter than normal flexible ducting?
Its insulated construction is specifically designed to reduce transmitted sound compared with basic uninsulated flexible ducting.
Can I connect it to a carbon filter?
Yes. It can be used to connect compatible 127mm / 5" carbon filters, fans and other ventilation equipment.
Can I use acoustic ducting with a silencer?
Yes. Acoustic ducting can be combined with a compatible ventilation silencer where additional noise reduction is required.
Can I cut the 5m length?
Yes. The ducting can be cut to the required length using suitable tools, taking care when cutting the inner duct, reinforcement and insulation.
Can this ducting be used for air intake?
Yes. It can be incorporated into compatible intake systems as well as extraction installations.
Does flexible ducting reduce airflow?
All ductwork introduces some resistance. Keeping the duct reasonably extended and avoiding unnecessary length, compression and tight bends helps minimise additional pressure loss.
Should acoustic ducting be stretched out?
Extend it sufficiently for the required run rather than leaving unnecessary sections heavily compressed. This creates a less restrictive internal airflow path.
Can I bend it around corners?
Yes. Its flexible construction allows it to follow changes in direction, although excessively tight bends that crush or significantly restrict the inner duct should be avoided.
How should the ducting be secured?
Use an appropriately sized duct clamp or clip to secure the inner duct to compatible fittings. Suitable HVAC foil tape can be added where further sealing is required.
Is 127mm acoustic ducting suitable for grow rooms?
Yes. It is particularly useful for indoor horticultural installations using compatible 5-inch extraction equipment where reducing ventilation noise is desirable.
How else can I reduce extraction fan noise?
Correctly sized ducting, smooth airflow routes, vibration isolation, suitable fan-speed control and compatible acoustic silencers can all help create a quieter ventilation system.
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