{"product_id":"verplas-150mm-acoustic-insulated-flexible-duct-10m","title":"Verplas 150mm Insulated Flexible Duct 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\u003eVerplas VFD6\/10INS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e150mm diameter insulated flexible aluminium hose in a 10-metre roll\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for use in mechanical ventilation systems where \u003cstrong\u003ethermal insulation and sound attenuation are required alongside flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e. The multi-layer construction combines an inner aluminium spiral hose with an acoustic insulation jacket, making it ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eloft-run connections in MVHR systems, sound-sensitive rooms, and installations passing through cold spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003e150mm\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 \u0026amp; Acoustic\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;\"\u003eAluminium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003eInner Hose\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;\"\u003eMVHR\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003ePrimary Application\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003eInsulated vs Standard Flex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the VFD6\/10INS (insulated) where the duct passes through \u003cstrong\u003ecold, unheated spaces (loft voids, cold roof voids)\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent condensation and heat loss. Use standard PVC flex (VFD6\/3) for short connections in heated spaces.\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\u003eCompression Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all flexible duct, the insulated hose must be \u003cstrong\u003einstalled fully extended\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain rated airflow and insulation performance. Compression reduces both airflow capacity and thermal\/acoustic effectiveness significantly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; margin: 28px 0 16px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: bold;\"\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: bold; color: #008377; text-decoration: underline; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eAcoustic Insulation Jacket\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eThe outer insulation layer provides both \u003cstrong\u003ethermal resistance and acoustic attenuation\u003c\/strong\u003e — reducing both heat loss through the duct wall and the transmission of fan and airflow noise.\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: bold; color: #008377; text-decoration: underline; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eInner Aluminium Spiral Hose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eThe corrugated aluminium inner hose is \u003cstrong\u003emore durable and airtight than PVC flex\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for higher operating temperatures and more demanding ventilation system specifications.\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: bold; color: #008377; text-decoration: underline; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e10-Metre Roll\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e10m roll\u003c\/strong\u003e provides sufficient length for full flexible loft runs or multiple shorter connections, reducing the number of joints required in the installation.\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: bold; color: #008377; text-decoration: underline; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eMVHR Loft Connections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eThe primary application is \u003cstrong\u003eMVHR semi-rigid loft distribution runs\u003c\/strong\u003e where the insulated flex connects the MVHR unit to rigid duct branches in a cold loft void.\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: bold; color: #008377; text-decoration: underline; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCondensation Prevention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eThe insulation jacket maintains the duct wall temperature above the dew point of the air inside, \u003cstrong\u003epreventing condensation formation\u003c\/strong\u003e on the inside and outside of the duct in cold spaces.\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: bold; color: #008377; text-decoration: underline; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eFlexible Routing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eDespite the insulation jacket, the hose remains \u003cstrong\u003esufficiently flexible to route around loft obstacles\u003c\/strong\u003e including trusses and purlins without requiring rigid bends.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; margin: 28px 0 16px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .92em; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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;\"\u003eVerplas SKU \/ Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; color: #555; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVFD6\/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;\"\u003e150 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;\"\u003eInner Hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; color: #555; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAluminium spiral — corrugated\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;\"\u003eOuter Layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; color: #555; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAcoustic insulation jacket\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;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; color: #555; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver (inner) \/ Grey insulation 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 loft runs, cold space connections, sound-sensitive rooms\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; color: #555; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWorm-drive clips (DIY674) over spigots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; margin: 28px 0 16px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 11px 14px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95em; list-style: none;\"\u003eHow much acoustic attenuation does the insulated hose provide?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .92em; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003eThe acoustic jacket provides meaningful sound reduction compared to uninsulated duct — the exact figure depends on installation length and frequency. Consult the \u003cstrong\u003eproduct datasheet for measured attenuation data\u003c\/strong\u003e. For maximum noise reduction, use a duct silencer (SIL150) in addition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\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 lengths?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .92em; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003eYes — cut the hose to the required length using tin snips or strong scissors. \u003cstrong\u003eEnsure cut ends are clean and the insulation jacket is not left loose\u003c\/strong\u003e; tape the insulation layer end if needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 11px 14px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95em; list-style: none;\"\u003eIs this suitable for use with a tumble dryer exhaust?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .92em; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003eNo — tumble dryer exhausts typically exceed \u003cstrong\u003e60°C and carry lint\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use only manufacturer-approved tumble dryer ducting for this application.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 11px 14px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95em; list-style: none;\"\u003eDo I need to seal the connection to rigid fittings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .92em; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003eSlide the hose over the male spigot and secure with a \u003cstrong\u003eworm-drive clip (DIY674)\u003c\/strong\u003e. In MVHR or high-spec installations, tape the joint with approved aluminium duct tape after clipping for added airtightness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Verplas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64759311630685,"sku":"VFD6-10INS","price":155.0,"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\/verplas-150mm-acoustic-insulated-flexible-duct-10m","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}