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   wane | Jan 02, 2008 08:20pm | #1

   definetly not, the dampers in bathroom fans are poor at best, gas and humidity will migrate into the bathroom ..

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   JDRHI | Jan 02, 2008 08:20pm | #2

   Bad idea.

   J. D. Reynolds
   Home Improvements

    

    

   
   

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   sharpblade | Jan 02, 2008 08:20pm | #3

   bad idea.

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   JTC1 | Jan 02, 2008 08:45pm | #4

   In case you missed the previous replies:

   Bad idea, also most probably illegal.

   Plumbing vents are present for a number of reasons - one of which is to keep sewer gas out of your home.

   Tying the exhaust fan into the plumbing vent stack will provide a path for the gas to enter your home - you will not like it.

   Jim

   Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.
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   mlawrence17 | Jan 02, 2008 08:49pm | #5

   that's what I figured thanks...thanks!

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   barmil | Jan 04, 2008 05:16am | #6

   I love it when it only takes six posts to determine the obvious.

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   JTC1 | Jan 04, 2008 06:47am | #7

   Look at it this way, it only took 36 minutes to reach full agreement. :-)

   JimNever underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.

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   Scott | Jan 04, 2008 06:48am | #8

   The other option to consider, if your bathroom has an outside wall, is to poke the vent through the wall. This offers soffit protection and avoids another roof penetration.

   Also, no one pointed out that typical exhaust fans require a 5" pipe. Your 2" vent wouldn't suffice, even if all other issues were negated.

   Scott.

   Always remember those first immortal words that Adam said to Eve, “You’d better stand back, I don’t know how big this thing’s going to get.”

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   JDRHI | Jan 04, 2008 05:39pm | #9

   Also, no one pointed out that typical exhaust fans require a 5" pipe. Your 2" vent wouldn't suffice, even if all other issues were negated.

   Sometimes an idea is so bad, listing reasons is unnessecary.

   J. D. ReynoldsHome Improvements