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blueldr
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Re: Heat Duct Dimensions

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I don't think that they often use aluminum for firewalls, do they? With a relatively low melting point, I'd be reluctant to use it for patching one
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You may have a point on the aluminum BL. I guess it might depend what and where I was patching.
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In my case, it's to make the round heat vent hole fit the square heat valve.
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Galvalume is available from many metal bldg suppliers.
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