Laundry Chute Diameter

Comments 7 ours is actually vertical which i didn t even realize until looking at it again.

Laundry chute diameter.

Optional linen chute assembly components. Call us 01432 272 849. The user attempts to fold up the packaging and tosses it in the trash chute where it unfolds and gets stuck causing a chute jam. The nfpa has set the size of a chute at a minimum diameter of 24 inches.

I really think you could do 14 15 without a problem. Locate the chute between two wall studs typically either 16 or 24 inches on center. Installing a laundry chute requires planning never more than when retrofitting a laundry chute into an existing house. You ll also need a 90 degree elbow with a 6 in.

Work your way up from the landing area the bottom of the chute to designate the route for the chute. Place a laundry hamper at the bottom of the chute to catch all of the laundry that is thrown down. Though costlier large diameter pvc pipe also works well. With bedding you may have to separate entire sets fitted.

Linen chute vent top full diameter vent of same gauge as chute extending minimum of 3 feet per nfpa above roof with metal safety cap. X 12 or 14 in. Register opening and a preassembled laundry chute door. All doors are self closing and have a clear opening for bagged or bundled linens.

The interlocking components can be purchased in our online shop. To make the chute use ordinary 3 1 4 in. On line shop is always open. The vents should have the same diameter as the chute and extend for at least 4 feet above the roof and be constructed from 22 gauge galvanized steel.

All wilkinson hi rise trash chutes are 24 in diameter but can be customized to 18 20 28 30 36 options the standard linen chute intake door is 21 x 21 side hinged hand operated with a 180 degree opening. If you want to angle the laundry in a different direction attach two pieces of duct work so they form an angle. Metal ductwork is also helpful if you are building a multi level laundry chute. Linen chute discharge door for built in wall discharge a hopper type self closing top hinged hopper door is furnished with 165 fusible link.

We offer free design assistance to get make your laundry chute vision into your home. Clothing won t be an issue. Perch a laundry basket on a table or the floor at the bottom of the chute.