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<DIV>I've been using the Heartland dryer vent kit for decades, with good
results. About to install one on a project this week, when it stops raining. I
suggest an annual clearing, which is easy. </DIV>
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<DIV>The Tamtech backdraft damper looks like it would lint up, and be a problem
to clear.</DIV>
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<DIV>Ron</DIV>
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<A title=robd@pobox.com href="mailto:robd@pobox.com">Rob Dickinson</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, September 20, 2011 11:49
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Greenbuilding] Dryer vent
backdraft solutions</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm curious what people like for backdraft protection for exterior dryer
vents</DIV>
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<DIV>I've seen some positive reviews about the Heartland Dryer Vent Closure --
see the following link -- and would be curious if anyone on this list has
experience with it. See: <A
href="http://www.amazon.com/HEARTLAND-21000-Dryer-Vent-Closure/dp/B00009W3I4">http://www.amazon.com/HEARTLAND-21000-Dryer-Vent-Closure/dp/B00009W3I4</A></DIV>
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<DIV>I've also read the marketing info on the Tamarack Technologies (<A
href="http://www.tamtech.com">www.tamtech.com</A>) Cape Backdraft Damper,
which seems like a good idea and well designed product. See: <A
href="http://www.tamtech.com/store/one-way-air-flow-valve-6-duct,Product.asp">http://www.tamtech.com/store/one-way-air-flow-valve-6-duct,Product.asp</A></DIV>
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<DIV>Seiho Intl. makes high quality dryer vents with backdraft dampers, but I
have no idea how effective the backdraft protection is. I would much
rather have an ugly vent that really prevented backdrafts than a beautiful one
that only works ok.</DIV>
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<DIV>Any ideas or suggestions welcome.</DIV>
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<DIV>Rob</DIV>
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