Swamp Cooler Duct Through Roof Detail

The advantage of a ground mounted version is you don t have to worry about your swamp cooler leaking through the roof.

Swamp cooler duct through roof detail.

Keep the duct centered between the roof joists. Roof mounted are the most common although they are more difficult to maintain. The included flex duct length is 7 feet. Use the cooler duct and a pencil or marking pen to mark the shape of the duct on the inside of the roof.

Fit the collar into the port on the side of the cooler with the section of duct extending horizontally above the duct riser at the roof. 2 buy a unit that can create 20 to 40 air changes per hour. Cut out the marked duct outline with an electric saw. In some cases existing ductwork is used to move the air to the various rooms.

The collar or apron can be used as an 18 inch template. A typical side draft cooler. This may require access into the attic. Install several wooden blocks below the section of duct to.

A typical down draft swamp cooler. Diameter hole to be cut into the roof while not cutting through any roof joists. Use an electric drill and drill bit to drill starter holes at the corners of the marked outline then use a saw to cut the outline. Mounted coolers are connected to ducts that bring the cooled air into the rooms of your home.

Also this version is easier to perform maintenance on.