01-02-2024
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3 min read time
Air distribution hoses versus air ducts: a comprehensive comparison
Traditional air ducts often prove to be insufficient. Problems due to ineffective air distribution are given insufficient attention, resulting in health risks and unexpected costs. We often see that issues with indoor climate, such as heat, stuffiness, headaches, drafts, or condensation, are solved by addressing only a part of the overarching problem: the shortcomings of traditional air ducts.
If you are looking to improve the indoor climate in your organization, air distribution hoses can provide an effective solution for a healthier indoor environment, precise air distribution, and climate control. In this blog, we explain the differences between air distribution hoses and air ducts in aspects such as efficiency, cost savings, and health benefits.
Complete comparison
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Metal ventilation and air ducts:
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1. Precise air distribution
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Air ducts: Traditional metal air ducts may struggle to achieve even air distribution over large spaces. This results in temperature differences, drafts, and inefficient energy use to maintain the desired indoor climate.
Air distribution hoses: Textile air distribution hoses offer total control over airflows. With a choice of seven different filaments with various permeabilities, the system can evenly distribute air and be finely adjusted in detail.
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2. Customization flexibility
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Air ducts: Air ducts are generally not known for their aesthetic value and have very limited options to meet specific design and customization requirements.
Air distribution hoses: Air distribution hoses are popular for their flexibility in application and design. They are available in various shapes, colors, and hanging systems, allowing the system to be fully adapted to the interior of the space.
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3. Purchase and installation costs
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Air ducts: In contrast to textile air distribution hoses, traditional air ducts are heavy and often need to be integrated into the construction of a building. This can lead to high installation costs and limitations during renovations or remodeling.
Air distribution hoses: Air distribution hoses are lightweight and do not require complex construction integrations, making installation, cleaning, and maintenance simple and cost-effective.
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4. Maintenance and cleaning
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Air ducts: Compared to textile air distribution hoses, traditional air ducts are more difficult to maintain and clean. The internal surfaces of metal ducts can promote the accumulation of dust, bacteria, and molds, affecting air quality. Maintenance can be an additional challenge in high or hard-to-reach places, making cleaning time-consuming and costly.
Air distribution hoses: A significant advantage of air distribution hoses is their washability, which is not possible with traditional air ducts. The washable feature and efficient mounting system of the air distribution hoses simplify cleaning, allowing the hoses to be easily changed and washed periodically. This ensures optimal performance of the air distribution system.
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Vlint's air distribution hoses
As a building owner, technical service provider, installer, facility, or operational manager, you face important decisions regarding the indoor climate of your facilities. Vlint understands that each space has unique requirements. Therefore, we offer customized air distribution hoses tailored to the needs and environment. With their precision, flexibility, and wide applicability, air distribution hoses have proven to be a smart choice for today's climate regulation requirements in buildings. Would you like to know more about the air distribution hoses that Vlint has to offer? Read on here for detailed information and unique features.
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