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There’s a common misconception in the field that duct sizing is mostly about “keeping ducts small to keep the air moving.” You’ve heard it: “Smaller ducts make the air go where it’s supposed to.” But the truth is, as ACCA Manual T® makes clear, air distribution isn’t about how fast you can shove air through an airway — it’s about delivering the required volume to the supply register.
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