What is acoustic ducting?
Acoustic ducting is flexible ventilation ducting surrounded by an insulating layer designed to help reduce sound transmitted through the ventilation system.
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152mm (6”) x 5m Mute Silent Ducting - Acoustic Insulated Flexible Ventilation Duct
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152mm (6") x 5m Mute Silent Ducting is an acoustically insulated flexible ventilation duct designed to help reduce the transmission of fan and airflow noise through extraction and intake systems.
Ventilation systems can transmit a surprising amount of sound through standard ducting. Noise from the fan itself, together with turbulence and fast-moving air, can travel along the duct run and become audible at the inlet or outlet.
This acoustic ducting uses an insulated construction around the flexible inner airflow duct to help absorb transmitted sound. It provides a practical upgrade from standard uninsulated flexible ducting where quieter ventilation is required.
With a 152mm (6") nominal internal diameter and 5m length, it is particularly well suited to grow rooms, indoor horticulture, workshops and other ventilation installations using compatible 6-inch fans, carbon filters and duct fittings.
Why choose 152mm acoustic silent ducting?
- Helps reduce ventilation noise - acoustic insulation helps absorb sound transmitted through the ducting.
- 152mm / 6" diameter - suitable for compatible 6-inch ventilation systems.
- 5 metre length - suitable for complete duct runs or cutting into shorter sections.
- Insulated construction - designed specifically for applications where noise reduction is important.
- Flexible design - easier to route around equipment and obstacles than rigid ductwork.
- Extraction compatible - ideal for connecting compatible fans, carbon filters, silencers and exhaust routes.
- Suitable for air intake - can also be incorporated into appropriately designed intake systems.
- Ideal for indoor horticulture - helps reduce one of the most noticeable sources of grow room noise.
- Can be cut to length - allows the duct run to be tailored to the installation.
How does acoustic ducting work?
Standard flexible ducting provides an airflow route but offers relatively little acoustic isolation. Sound generated by the extraction fan and moving air can therefore travel along the duct run.
Acoustic ducting adds a layer of sound-absorbing insulation around the inner flexible duct. This helps reduce the amount of sound transmitted through and along the ventilation run.
It is particularly useful on sections immediately before or after an extraction fan, between a carbon filter and fan, or wherever ventilation noise needs to be reduced.
Acoustic ducting should be considered a noise-reduction component rather than a complete silencing solution. Fan vibration, motor noise, airflow velocity and other parts of the installation can also contribute to the overall sound level.
Quieter 6-inch grow room ventilation
150mm and 152mm-class extraction systems are widely used where considerably more airflow is required than smaller ventilation systems can provide. As fan capacity increases, however, ventilation noise can become more noticeable.
Using acoustic ducting helps reduce sound transmitted along the ductwork while retaining the flexibility required to route the ventilation system around a grow room or indoor horticultural space.
It can be combined with compatible fans, carbon filters, acoustic silencers and fan-speed controllers as part of a complete ventilation and noise-management system.
How to make an extraction system quieter
Acoustic ducting works best as part of a correctly designed ventilation system. Noise can originate from the fan motor, fan vibration, turbulent airflow and air moving rapidly through undersized or restrictive ductwork.
For a quieter installation, use appropriately sized ducting, keep the ventilation route as direct as practical and avoid crushing the duct around tight corners.
Fan-speed control, vibration isolation and compatible acoustic silencers can also be considered where further noise reduction is required.
Maintaining airflow through flexible ducting
Flexible ducting should be installed carefully to avoid creating unnecessary resistance. Leaving large amounts of duct compressed together creates deeper internal corrugations and can make the airflow path more restrictive.
Extend the duct sufficiently for the required run, remove unnecessary excess length and avoid excessively tight bends. The straighter and smoother the route, the easier it is for the fan to move air through the system.
Where a sharp direction change is unavoidable, using an appropriately sized rigid metal elbow can provide a cleaner turn than forcing the flexible duct through an extremely tight bend.
Installing 152mm acoustic ducting
Measure the required ventilation route and cut the ducting to the appropriate length. Take care when cutting through the flexible inner duct, reinforcement and surrounding insulation.
When connecting to a fan, carbon filter, silencer or rigid fitting, secure the inner duct to the compatible connection using an appropriately sized duct clamp or clip.
Arrange the insulation and outer covering neatly around the joint. Where minimising air leakage is important, suitable HVAC foil tape can also be used as part of the sealing process.
Longer runs should be adequately supported so that the weight of the insulated ducting is not left hanging directly from the fan, filter or other ventilation equipment.
Compatible 152mm / 6" ventilation equipment
This ducting is designed for nominal 152mm (6") ventilation installations and can be used with appropriately sized components including:
- 152mm / 6" inline extraction fans
- 152mm / 6" carbon filters
- 152mm / 6" acoustic silencers
- Compatible rigid round ducting
- 152mm / 6" elbows and bends
- 152mm / 6" straight connectors
- Compatible reducers and adapters
- Suitable duct clamps and clips
Always check the actual connection diameter of the equipment being installed. Metric and imperial ventilation sizes are commonly used together in product descriptions, but actual connection dimensions can vary slightly between manufacturers.
152mm (6") x 5m Mute Silent Ducting product details
| Product type | Acoustic insulated flexible ventilation ducting |
|---|---|
| Nominal diameter | 152mm / 6" |
| 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 152mm / 6" round ventilation systems |
| Suitable applications | Grow rooms, indoor horticulture, workshops & general ventilation installations |
152mm (6") Mute Silent Ducting FAQs
What size is this silent ducting?
It has a nominal internal duct diameter of 152mm, approximately 6 inches, and is supplied in a 5m length.
Is this suitable for a 6-inch extraction fan?
Yes, provided the fan has a compatible nominal 152mm / 6" connection.
Will acoustic ducting completely silence my fan?
No. It helps reduce noise transmitted through the ductwork but cannot eliminate every source of sound from a ventilation system.
Is acoustic ducting quieter than normal flexible ducting?
Its insulated construction is specifically intended to reduce sound transmission compared with basic uninsulated flexible ventilation ducting.
Can I use this ducting with a carbon filter?
Yes. It can connect compatible 152mm / 6" carbon filters and extraction equipment.
Can acoustic ducting be used with a silencer?
Yes. Acoustic ducting and a compatible ventilation silencer can be used together where further reduction of transmitted ventilation noise is required.
Can I cut the 5m length?
Yes. The ducting can be cut to suit the installation using appropriate tools, taking care when cutting the inner reinforcement and insulation.
Can this ducting be used for intake ventilation?
Yes. It can be incorporated into compatible air-intake systems as well as extraction installations.
Does flexible acoustic ducting affect airflow?
All ductwork creates some resistance. Keeping flexible duct reasonably extended and avoiding excessive length, compression and tight bends helps minimise additional pressure loss.
Should I stretch acoustic ducting out during installation?
Extend it sufficiently for the required run rather than leaving unnecessary sections heavily compressed. This helps create a less restrictive internal airflow path.
Can I bend this ducting around corners?
Yes. Its flexible construction allows it to follow changes in direction, but extremely tight bends that crush the inner duct should be avoided.
How do I secure acoustic ducting?
The inner duct can be secured to compatible ventilation connections using an appropriately sized duct clamp or clip, with suitable HVAC foil tape used where additional sealing is required.
Is 152mm silent ducting suitable for grow rooms?
Yes. It is particularly useful for indoor horticultural installations where 6-inch extraction equipment is used and reducing ventilation noise is desirable.
What else can reduce grow room fan noise?
Correctly sized ducting, smooth airflow routes, fan-speed control, vibration isolation and compatible acoustic silencers can all contribute to a quieter ventilation installation.
152mm (6”) x 5m Mute Silent Ducting - Acoustic Insulated Flexible Ventilation Duct
Please sign in to see pricing
1292
£12.92
Unit price per152mm (6") x 5m Mute Silent Ducting is an acoustically insulated flexible ventilation duct designed to help reduce the transmission of fan and airflow noise through extraction and intake systems.
Ventilation systems can transmit a surprising amount of sound through standard ducting. Noise from the fan itself, together with turbulence and fast-moving air, can travel along the duct run and become audible at the inlet or outlet.
This acoustic ducting uses an insulated construction around the flexible inner airflow duct to help absorb transmitted sound. It provides a practical upgrade from standard uninsulated flexible ducting where quieter ventilation is required.
With a 152mm (6") nominal internal diameter and 5m length, it is particularly well suited to grow rooms, indoor horticulture, workshops and other ventilation installations using compatible 6-inch fans, carbon filters and duct fittings.
Why choose 152mm acoustic silent ducting?
- Helps reduce ventilation noise - acoustic insulation helps absorb sound transmitted through the ducting.
- 152mm / 6" diameter - suitable for compatible 6-inch ventilation systems.
- 5 metre length - suitable for complete duct runs or cutting into shorter sections.
- Insulated construction - designed specifically for applications where noise reduction is important.
- Flexible design - easier to route around equipment and obstacles than rigid ductwork.
- Extraction compatible - ideal for connecting compatible fans, carbon filters, silencers and exhaust routes.
- Suitable for air intake - can also be incorporated into appropriately designed intake systems.
- Ideal for indoor horticulture - helps reduce one of the most noticeable sources of grow room noise.
- Can be cut to length - allows the duct run to be tailored to the installation.
How does acoustic ducting work?
Standard flexible ducting provides an airflow route but offers relatively little acoustic isolation. Sound generated by the extraction fan and moving air can therefore travel along the duct run.
Acoustic ducting adds a layer of sound-absorbing insulation around the inner flexible duct. This helps reduce the amount of sound transmitted through and along the ventilation run.
It is particularly useful on sections immediately before or after an extraction fan, between a carbon filter and fan, or wherever ventilation noise needs to be reduced.
Acoustic ducting should be considered a noise-reduction component rather than a complete silencing solution. Fan vibration, motor noise, airflow velocity and other parts of the installation can also contribute to the overall sound level.
Quieter 6-inch grow room ventilation
150mm and 152mm-class extraction systems are widely used where considerably more airflow is required than smaller ventilation systems can provide. As fan capacity increases, however, ventilation noise can become more noticeable.
Using acoustic ducting helps reduce sound transmitted along the ductwork while retaining the flexibility required to route the ventilation system around a grow room or indoor horticultural space.
It can be combined with compatible fans, carbon filters, acoustic silencers and fan-speed controllers as part of a complete ventilation and noise-management system.
How to make an extraction system quieter
Acoustic ducting works best as part of a correctly designed ventilation system. Noise can originate from the fan motor, fan vibration, turbulent airflow and air moving rapidly through undersized or restrictive ductwork.
For a quieter installation, use appropriately sized ducting, keep the ventilation route as direct as practical and avoid crushing the duct around tight corners.
Fan-speed control, vibration isolation and compatible acoustic silencers can also be considered where further noise reduction is required.
Maintaining airflow through flexible ducting
Flexible ducting should be installed carefully to avoid creating unnecessary resistance. Leaving large amounts of duct compressed together creates deeper internal corrugations and can make the airflow path more restrictive.
Extend the duct sufficiently for the required run, remove unnecessary excess length and avoid excessively tight bends. The straighter and smoother the route, the easier it is for the fan to move air through the system.
Where a sharp direction change is unavoidable, using an appropriately sized rigid metal elbow can provide a cleaner turn than forcing the flexible duct through an extremely tight bend.
Installing 152mm acoustic ducting
Measure the required ventilation route and cut the ducting to the appropriate length. Take care when cutting through the flexible inner duct, reinforcement and surrounding insulation.
When connecting to a fan, carbon filter, silencer or rigid fitting, secure the inner duct to the compatible connection using an appropriately sized duct clamp or clip.
Arrange the insulation and outer covering neatly around the joint. Where minimising air leakage is important, suitable HVAC foil tape can also be used as part of the sealing process.
Longer runs should be adequately supported so that the weight of the insulated ducting is not left hanging directly from the fan, filter or other ventilation equipment.
Compatible 152mm / 6" ventilation equipment
This ducting is designed for nominal 152mm (6") ventilation installations and can be used with appropriately sized components including:
- 152mm / 6" inline extraction fans
- 152mm / 6" carbon filters
- 152mm / 6" acoustic silencers
- Compatible rigid round ducting
- 152mm / 6" elbows and bends
- 152mm / 6" straight connectors
- Compatible reducers and adapters
- Suitable duct clamps and clips
Always check the actual connection diameter of the equipment being installed. Metric and imperial ventilation sizes are commonly used together in product descriptions, but actual connection dimensions can vary slightly between manufacturers.
152mm (6") x 5m Mute Silent Ducting product details
| Product type | Acoustic insulated flexible ventilation ducting |
|---|---|
| Nominal diameter | 152mm / 6" |
| 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 152mm / 6" round ventilation systems |
| Suitable applications | Grow rooms, indoor horticulture, workshops & general ventilation installations |
152mm (6") Mute Silent Ducting FAQs
What is acoustic ducting?
Acoustic ducting is flexible ventilation ducting surrounded by an insulating layer designed to help reduce sound transmitted through the ventilation system.
What size is this silent ducting?
It has a nominal internal duct diameter of 152mm, approximately 6 inches, and is supplied in a 5m length.
Is this suitable for a 6-inch extraction fan?
Yes, provided the fan has a compatible nominal 152mm / 6" connection.
Will acoustic ducting completely silence my fan?
No. It helps reduce noise transmitted through the ductwork but cannot eliminate every source of sound from a ventilation system.
Is acoustic ducting quieter than normal flexible ducting?
Its insulated construction is specifically intended to reduce sound transmission compared with basic uninsulated flexible ventilation ducting.
Can I use this ducting with a carbon filter?
Yes. It can connect compatible 152mm / 6" carbon filters and extraction equipment.
Can acoustic ducting be used with a silencer?
Yes. Acoustic ducting and a compatible ventilation silencer can be used together where further reduction of transmitted ventilation noise is required.
Can I cut the 5m length?
Yes. The ducting can be cut to suit the installation using appropriate tools, taking care when cutting the inner reinforcement and insulation.
Can this ducting be used for intake ventilation?
Yes. It can be incorporated into compatible air-intake systems as well as extraction installations.
Does flexible acoustic ducting affect airflow?
All ductwork creates some resistance. Keeping flexible duct reasonably extended and avoiding excessive length, compression and tight bends helps minimise additional pressure loss.
Should I stretch acoustic ducting out during installation?
Extend it sufficiently for the required run rather than leaving unnecessary sections heavily compressed. This helps create a less restrictive internal airflow path.
Can I bend this ducting around corners?
Yes. Its flexible construction allows it to follow changes in direction, but extremely tight bends that crush the inner duct should be avoided.
How do I secure acoustic ducting?
The inner duct can be secured to compatible ventilation connections using an appropriately sized duct clamp or clip, with suitable HVAC foil tape used where additional sealing is required.
Is 152mm silent ducting suitable for grow rooms?
Yes. It is particularly useful for indoor horticultural installations where 6-inch extraction equipment is used and reducing ventilation noise is desirable.
What else can reduce grow room fan noise?
Correctly sized ducting, smooth airflow routes, fan-speed control, vibration isolation and compatible acoustic silencers can all contribute to a quieter ventilation installation.
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