{"product_id":"verplas-150mm-pvc-flexible-duct-hose-3m","title":"Verplas 150mm PVC Flexible Duct Hose 3m","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 Verplas \u003cstrong\u003eVFD6\/3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e150mm diameter PVC flexible duct hose in a 3-metre length\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for use in domestic and light commercial ventilation installations as a \u003cstrong\u003eshort-run connection between a rigid duct system and a fan unit, terminal fitting, or external grille\u003c\/strong\u003e. The PVC spiral construction is lightweight and highly flexible, allowing it to \u003cstrong\u003ebend around obstacles and absorb fan vibration\u003c\/strong\u003e in confined spaces such as bathroom ceilings and kitchen ceiling voids.\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;\"\u003e3m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003eLength\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;\"\u003ePVC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003eSpiral Construction\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;\"\u003eBends 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;\"\u003eVibration Absorbing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003eIsolates Fan Noise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003eInstallation Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible duct should be kept as \u003cstrong\u003eshort, straight, and fully extended as possible\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compressing or kinking flexible hose dramatically increases airflow resistance and can significantly reduce fan performance. Secure to rigid spigots using worm-drive clips (DIY674).\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\u003eWhen to Use Flexible Duct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible duct is ideal for the \u003cstrong\u003efinal connection from a rigid duct run to a fan unit or grille\u003c\/strong\u003e where a small degree of misalignment or vibration isolation is beneficial. For longer runs, use System 150 rigid duct (VKC673) to minimise pressure drop.\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;\"\u003ePVC Spiral Construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePVC-coated steel wire helix\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the hose its shape while remaining highly flexible — easily routed around joists, beams, and ceiling void obstacles.\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;\"\u003e3-Metre Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e3m length\u003c\/strong\u003e suits the majority of short-run fan connection applications, from ceiling-mounted fans to wall terminals, with length to spare for routing.\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;\"\u003eVibration Isolation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eThe flexible hose \u003cstrong\u003eabsorbs fan vibration and minor movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing structure-borne noise transmission to the ceiling and duct 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: bold; color: #008377; text-decoration: underline; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Easy to Handle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eThe PVC construction is \u003cstrong\u003every light and easy to handle\u003c\/strong\u003e in confined loft and ceiling void spaces — no specialist tools required.\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;\"\u003eWorm Clip Connection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eSecured to rigid spigots using \u003cstrong\u003eworm-drive hose clips\u003c\/strong\u003e (order DIY674 separately). The flex hose slides over the male spigot and the clip tightens to seal.\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;\"\u003e150mm System Compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: .92em; color: #333;\"\u003eSuitable for use with \u003cstrong\u003eall 150mm System 150 fittings, fan spigots, and grilles\u003c\/strong\u003e that accept a 150mm flexible hose connection.\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;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; color: #555; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVFD6\/3\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;\"\u003e3,000 mm (3 m)\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;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; color: #555; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePVC-coated steel wire spiral (flexible)\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;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; color: #555; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGrey\/Silver\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;\"\u003eSlide over male spigot; secure with worm-drive clip\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;\"\u003eWorm Clip (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; color: #555; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDIY674 — 150mm Metal Worm Clip\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 do I attach the flexible hose to a rigid spigot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .92em; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003eSlide the flex hose end over the \u003cstrong\u003emale spigot of the fan, connector, or fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e, push firmly, then tighten a worm-drive clip (DIY674) over the hose end to secure and seal.\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 use flexible duct for the full duct run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .92em; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003eTechnically yes, but \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended for long runs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Flexible duct has higher resistance than rigid duct per metre, and any compression or kinking further increases resistance. Use rigid duct (VKC673) for the main run and flex only for the final connection.\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;\"\u003eHow much can I compress or bend the hose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .92em; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003eExtend the hose as fully as possible — \u003cstrong\u003enever compress to less than full extension\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sharp bends should be avoided; use rigid bends (VKC360\/VKC361) on the rigid duct run where possible, and use the flex only for gentle routing in the final metre.\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 3m enough for a typical bathroom fan installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .92em; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003eIn most domestic bathroom installations, \u003cstrong\u003e3m is sufficient\u003c\/strong\u003e for the fan-to-grille flex connection. If your rigid duct run brings the system close to the fan or external wall, this is the correct length.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Verplas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64758033547613,"sku":"VFD6-3PVC","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/152mmx3mRoundPVCFlexibleHose.jpg?v=1779367311","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/verplas-150mm-pvc-flexible-duct-hose-3m","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}