{"product_id":"160mm-insulated-flexible-ducting-10m","title":"160mm Insulated Flexible Ducting 10m","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVFD160\/10INS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e160mm diameter insulated flexible ducting hose, supplied in a 10-metre roll\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for connections within 160mm ventilation systems where \u003cstrong\u003ethermal insulation is required alongside flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically loft-run connections to MVHR units, or any section of ductwork passing through cold, unheated spaces. The construction combines a \u003cstrong\u003eflexible inner duct core with an insulating outer jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping to prevent condensation and reduce heat loss along the run while allowing the hose to be routed around obstacles that rigid spiral duct cannot easily pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-around;background:#e6f4f3;border-radius:6px;padding:8px 4px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003e160mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003e10m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eRoll Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eInsulated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eThermal Jacket\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eFlexible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eRoutes Around Obstacles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eLoft \u0026amp; MVHR\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6f4f3;border-left:4px solid #005c54;padding:12px 16px;margin:14px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;font-size:.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Use Insulated Flex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the VFD160\/10INS where the 160mm duct run passes through a \u003cstrong\u003ecold, unheated space (loft void, cold roof space)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the insulation jacket helps keep the internal duct surface above the dew point of the airstream, reducing condensation risk on the duct.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #c77a00;padding:12px 16px;margin:14px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;font-size:.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Compression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all flexible ducting, the VFD160\/10INS should be \u003cstrong\u003einstalled fully extended and routed with the fewest, gentlest bends possible\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compressed or kinked flexible duct significantly increases airflow resistance and reduces both airflow and the effectiveness of the insulation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;margin:28px 0 16px;border-radius:4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:700;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eInsulated Outer Jacket\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eThe outer insulation layer helps \u003cstrong\u003ereduce heat loss and condensation risk\u003c\/strong\u003e on duct sections that run through cold spaces such as loft voids, where bare metal duct would otherwise reach dew point.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e10-Metre Roll\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eSupplied as a \u003cstrong\u003e10m roll\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving enough length for full flexible loft runs or several shorter connections from one roll, reducing the number of joints in the system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFlexible Routing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eThe flexible core allows the duct to be \u003cstrong\u003erouted around joists, purlins, and other loft obstacles\u003c\/strong\u003e that rigid 160mm spiral duct cannot navigate without additional bends.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eMVHR Loft Connections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eA common application is connecting an \u003cstrong\u003eMVHR or MEV unit to the rigid 160mm spiral distribution network\u003c\/strong\u003e via a short insulated flexible run in the loft.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorm Clip Connection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eThe hose ends are secured over the male spigots of 160mm fittings or connectors using \u003cstrong\u003eworm-drive hose clips (WDC160)\u003c\/strong\u003e, sold separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eCuttable to Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eThe 10m roll can be \u003cstrong\u003ecut to the required length on site\u003c\/strong\u003e using strong scissors or a utility knife — keep cut ends clean and re-secure the insulation jacket if it becomes loose at the cut.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;margin:28px 0 16px;border-radius:4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.92em;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVFD160\/10INS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10,000 mm (10 m roll)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFlexible inner duct core with insulated outer jacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMVHR\/MEV loft connections, cold-space duct runs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnection Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSlide over male spigot, secure with worm-drive clip (WDC160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInstall fully extended — avoid compression and sharp bends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;margin:28px 0 16px;border-radius:4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhy does this duct need insulation if the rest of the system is bare metal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eInsulation is most important where ductwork passes through \u003cstrong\u003ecold, unheated spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e such as loft voids. The jacket helps keep the inner duct surface above the dew point of the air inside, \u003cstrong\u003ereducing the risk of condensation\u003c\/strong\u003e forming on or inside the duct in these areas.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eCan I cut the 10m roll into shorter sections?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eYes — cut the hose to the length required for each connection using \u003cstrong\u003esharp scissors or a utility knife\u003c\/strong\u003e. Make sure the insulation jacket at the cut end is neat and, if necessary, taped to prevent it slipping back during installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eHow do I connect this flexible duct to the rigid 160mm spiral system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eSlide the flexible duct end over the \u003cstrong\u003emale spigot of a 160mm fitting or connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, then secure with a \u003cstrong\u003eWDC160 worm-drive clip\u003c\/strong\u003e to hold it firmly and improve the seal at the joint.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs this duct suitable for a tumble dryer exhaust?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eNo — tumble dryer exhaust carries \u003cstrong\u003ehot, moist, lint-laden air\u003c\/strong\u003e that is not suitable for standard insulated ventilation flex. Use only ducting specifically rated and approved for tumble dryer exhaust applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eHow much can the hose be compressed during installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eIt shouldn't be compressed at all where avoidable — \u003cstrong\u003einstall the hose at, or close to, its fully extended length\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compression significantly increases airflow resistance and reduces the effective thermal performance of the insulation jacket.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AIZO - Quality Heating","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64982124036445,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/152mmx10mRoundInsulatedFlexibleAluminiumHose.jpg?v=1779375303","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/160mm-insulated-flexible-ducting-10m","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}