Tumble drier vent pack query

mutley74

I bought a tumble drier external vent pack from B&Q today to replace an old vent system.

i was suprised to see that the outlet has no backdraft flap or fly screen. I understand not having flyscreen to stop cloth dust blocking up vent, but suprised it has no backdraft flap. Old vent had a flap, but i needed to change unit with some new building works.

Question is how does one stop flies, insects etc climbing thro the open inlet which could really lead direct into drier?

phill99

One buys a seperate backdraft flap and installs it.

dander

Mine came from Wickes and has flaps.

mutley74

interesting to see the difference. I can understand the concern about fluff which could block a trap, but suprised there is no basic flap on the outer.
Looks like i need to buy a flap for the outside then! (wish i just bought it from Wickes now!)

dander

Did you keep the receipt? Take it back!

mutley74

dander wrote: »

Did you keep the receipt? Take it back!

unfortunately too late...builder ripped open the pack and installed the tube through the brickwork. As previous vent system had no tube through brickwork. option is to buy a separate outlet with a flap!