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Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6

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Our#:	173854
Mfg:	American Aldes
Mfg#:	99 025
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Backdraft damper with galvanized steel collar and lightweight aluminum damper blades. Spring loaded for positive closure. Fits 6" Round Duct

. 20 gauge galvanized steel housing
. Aluminum spring loaded butterfly damper blades
. Damper seals against EDPM rubber gasket in closed position for minimal leakage
. Gasket designed for use in temperatures from - 22°F to 180°F
. Require from 0.04 to 0.08 inches W.G. to begin to open
Simple installation - entire assembly inserts into duct
. Exterior foam gaskets assure a tight seal against interior surface of duct

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American AldesAldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6

4.7

(based on 57 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to install (56)
Quiet (23)
Sleek design (17)

Cons

Energy inefficient (3)

Best Uses

Kitchen (33)
Smaller rooms / apartments (9)
Basements (6)
Large rooms (4)
Bathroom (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Homeowner (45), Avid do-it-yourselfer (18), Professional (9)

Reviewed by 57 customers

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3/26/2014

5.0

Works great!

By Phil

from Arlington Heights, IL

About Me Homeowner

Pros

Easy To Install
Quiet

Cons

Best Uses

Kitchens

Comments about American Aldes Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6:

Installed easily, the microwave is no longer cold in the winter!

2/12/2014

5.0

Simple product-good design

By Poor-fisherman

from Kentucky

About Me Handyman, Homeowner

Pros

Easy To Install
Quiet
Sleek Design

Cons

Best Uses

Kitchens

Comments about American Aldes Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6:

This is a simple, good design, well made, easy to install back flow damper. I installed in an exterior vented range exhaust vent/hood. Stopped all back flow air! Eliminated all noise! I wish that I had installed at the time of original installation.

1/7/2014

5.0

I would buy this product again.

By Sparky

from Fair Grove, MO.

About Me Professional

Pros

Easy To Install
Quiet
Sleek Design

Cons

Best Uses

Kitchens

Comments about American Aldes Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6:

By adding this to our over the stove microwave exhaust duct I have eliminated the condensation issue we were experiencing. With out this damper the condensation would drain down into the microwave and onto the stove by the cup fulls. It sovlved our condensation issue and I would recommend for anyone installing an exhaust duct in a new or existing install.

12/17/2013

5.0

Perfect took care of problem

By JD

from SE Michigan

About Me Handyman, Homeowner

Pros

Easy To Install
It Works
Sleek Design

Cons

None

Best Uses

Kitchens

Comments about American Aldes Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6:

used it when venting my micro wave outside. I was getting a cold draft and the micro wave itself was like an ice cube. installed damper and it fixed problem

11/19/2013

4.0

Damper Works As Expected

By Minnesota Larry

from Rosemount, MN

Pros

Easy To Install
Well built

Cons

Best Uses

Bath Exhaust
Kitchens

Comments about American Aldes Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6:

Ordered 3 and installed in 110cfm bath exhaust ducts. All work fine, louvers opening about 75%. Spring closure is strong enough to not bounce during air pressure changes in the house. Fits welll in duct. Nice sturdy steel sleeve holding damper vanes & good closure seal. Seal around unit, as others have said is poorly applied by factory but is easy to fix.

5/31/2013

3.0

True Diameter Not Shown

By Home Owner

from Columbia MD

Comments about American Aldes Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6:

True diameter much less than diagram. With 6" you really get about 4.75". Therefore, you must use an 8" for 750CFM fan and connect the 6" pipe to the inside instead of the damper (or use adapter if you can find one). Butterfly valve works good in horizontal or up position positions (but not down). Gasket only rated to 180F but NFPA-96 is 300F. It will work well on most residential ranges/rangetops but may not for the commercial grade ones used in some homes. Although most places don't get below -22F this item should be rated better for cold climates when you can really benefit from a damper. I think it's a very good product relative to the competition. I should go into the duct business...

5/10/2013

4.0

Good product

By TW

from ND

About Me Homeowner

Pros

Easy To Install

Cons

Best Uses

Kitchens

Comments about American Aldes Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6:

In kitchen

5/2/2013

5.0

use them for all exhaust fans

By none

from Madison, Wisconsin

About Me Professional

Pros

Easy To Install
Quiet
Sleek Design

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about American Aldes Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6:

for all exhaust fans when doing a roof

2/1/2013

5.0

Controls condensation in kitchen vent

By It Army Man

from Livonia, Mi

About Me Handyman, Homeowner, Professional

Pros

Easy To Install
Quiet
Sleek Design

Cons

None

Best Uses

Basements
Kitchens
Large Rooms
Smaller Rooms

Comments about American Aldes Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6:

This 6 inch backdraft damper was used to control condensation from a vent tube going from the kitchen to the outside, as the only device was a flapper on the top of the microwave. The condensation over the years has dripped onto the drywall on the ceiling and wall above the microwave, causing patching to be needed.

1/31/2013

5.0

Great product!

By Rick

from St. Louis, Missouri

About Me Homeowner

Pros

Easy To Install

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about American Aldes Aldes 6" Backdraft Damper - BDD6:

This product is great. Super easy to install and has completely stopped the cold drafts that used to come in through our kitchen cooktop exhaust during the winter. Highly recommend this product.