Condensation vs Nuaire Drimaster
Discussion
CDALY said:
Would this help with a damp cellar? Or would I be best with a dehumidifier?
Yes - I put one over an air brick to actively push air in to the cellar. Mine used to smell very musty and things would go rusty but this has removed the musty smell and things dont rust anymore. I still get signs of damp on the walls though.Quick update:
We are waiting for the codes to come through. It's a new friends and family scheme, so is taking a bit of sorting out.
I will PM all who have expressed an interest as soon as I have it.
Regarding the question about heating. It can be a problem depending on how sensitive you are to heat (or lack of) A version with a 400W heater is available as are a wide variety of wireless controls. These work on R/F signals and not WiFi, so are much easier to set up.
I am going to put a link to the catalogue below. It tells you about all the various versions and options.
Moderators. If this breaks any of PH rules please remove it and accept my apologies.
https://www.nuaire.co.uk/documentstore/catalogue/N...
We are waiting for the codes to come through. It's a new friends and family scheme, so is taking a bit of sorting out.
I will PM all who have expressed an interest as soon as I have it.
Regarding the question about heating. It can be a problem depending on how sensitive you are to heat (or lack of) A version with a 400W heater is available as are a wide variety of wireless controls. These work on R/F signals and not WiFi, so are much easier to set up.
I am going to put a link to the catalogue below. It tells you about all the various versions and options.
Moderators. If this breaks any of PH rules please remove it and accept my apologies.
https://www.nuaire.co.uk/documentstore/catalogue/N...
skinnyman said:
Seems the heated model, with a sensor or 2, is almost twice the price of the standard one with the controls on the on the ceiling diffuser, so I'll probably just go for the standard model.
Sorry if its a dumb question but are you comparing heated model with a non heated model or two heated hodels with different functionality? I'm interested in how sensitive these are to location. All the diagrams show them pumping air into the hallways but that's not really possible with our layout as the eves run down each side of the house above rooms, not the landing...
Also, if located near a bathroom with existing inline ventilation, won't the fresh air just take the path of least resistance up the bathroom vent and not circulate around the property?
Also, if located near a bathroom with existing inline ventilation, won't the fresh air just take the path of least resistance up the bathroom vent and not circulate around the property?
DoubleSix said:
I'm interested in how sensitive these are to location. All the diagrams show them pumping air into the hallways but that's not really possible with our layout as the eves run down each side of the house above rooms, not the landing...
Also, if located near a bathroom with existing inline ventilation, won't the fresh air just take the path of least resistance up the bathroom vent and not circulate around the property?
They do work best in a traditional layout i.e central hallway with rooms off of it. They aren't as effective where you have lots of rooms off of other rooms. Also, if located near a bathroom with existing inline ventilation, won't the fresh air just take the path of least resistance up the bathroom vent and not circulate around the property?
Regarding your bathroom fan. Is it running all the time?
If it is then you're house has what we in the ventilation industry call a "system 3" installation.
If it only comes on with the light / pull string then it's "system 1" (much more likely) either way it won't make much difference.
Let me explain.
if it's system 3 then the extract fan will only be set around 8l/s. The PIV system will run at 30-50L/S depending on how big your house is. You will still have a positive pressure.
If its system 1 then the vent rate may be higher 20 l/s say, but only when the extract fan is on.
Whichever system you have you still have positive pressure to stimulate air movement.
In other news i have had a quick chat with the Sales Director and he is going to chase things along regarding the discount. I have warned him there will be a few.
xyz123 said:
skinnyman said:
Seems the heated model, with a sensor or 2, is almost twice the price of the standard one with the controls on the on the ceiling diffuser, so I'll probably just go for the standard model.
Sorry if its a dumb question but are you comparing heated model with a non heated model or two heated hodels with different functionality? Think I'd just buy the £300 basic one and run it off a WiFi plug tbh
Rob - I’m very interested in this too so could you add me to your list please.
I do need some technical advice though on how I could use this in my house which does not have a loft space - the full attic/second floor has been built as bedrooms from new with a full staircase to same.
There is access to the eaves via a hatch in one of the walls and when the house was re-roofed we put in some slate vents to service the flexible ducts to the bathrooms on the middle floor. There is access to power too.
My understanding of these units is that they will constantly draw in cooler air from loft space which is then ‘forced’ into the interior. In my case the available space is a tiny fraction of what would normally be available so would there be a great enough volume of air? Would the slate vent provide enough of a supply and would it be necessary to connect the unit to this?
Finally, it’s a large Victorian villa and a lot of the rooms are some distance away from where the outlet would be on the second floor - the outlet would also be vertical on the stairway wall as opposed to pointing down from a ceiling just given the layout/access available. Would these factors dramatically impact the effectiveness?
If pictures would help I’ll try and add some.
I do need some technical advice though on how I could use this in my house which does not have a loft space - the full attic/second floor has been built as bedrooms from new with a full staircase to same.
There is access to the eaves via a hatch in one of the walls and when the house was re-roofed we put in some slate vents to service the flexible ducts to the bathrooms on the middle floor. There is access to power too.
My understanding of these units is that they will constantly draw in cooler air from loft space which is then ‘forced’ into the interior. In my case the available space is a tiny fraction of what would normally be available so would there be a great enough volume of air? Would the slate vent provide enough of a supply and would it be necessary to connect the unit to this?
Finally, it’s a large Victorian villa and a lot of the rooms are some distance away from where the outlet would be on the second floor - the outlet would also be vertical on the stairway wall as opposed to pointing down from a ceiling just given the layout/access available. Would these factors dramatically impact the effectiveness?
If pictures would help I’ll try and add some.
dscam said:
Rob - I’m very interested in this too so could you add me to your list please.
I do need some technical advice though on how I could use this in my house which does not have a loft space - the full attic/second floor has been built as bedrooms from new with a full staircase to same.
There is access to the eaves via a hatch in one of the walls and when the house was re-roofed we put in some slate vents to service the flexible ducts to the bathrooms on the middle floor. There is access to power too.
My understanding of these units is that they will constantly draw in cooler air from loft space which is then ‘forced’ into the interior. In my case the available space is a tiny fraction of what would normally be available so would there be a great enough volume of air? Would the slate vent provide enough of a supply and would it be necessary to connect the unit to this?
Finally, it’s a large Victorian villa and a lot of the rooms are some distance away from where the outlet would be on the second floor - the outlet would also be vertical on the stairway wall as opposed to pointing down from a ceiling just given the layout/access available. Would these factors dramatically impact the effectiveness?
If pictures would help I’ll try and add some.
Take a look at the link I posted earlier. Look at the drimaster 365. In addition to taking air from the loft space it also has an air intake that can be ducted to the facade. You can also get a version with a carbon filter if you have air quality issues.I do need some technical advice though on how I could use this in my house which does not have a loft space - the full attic/second floor has been built as bedrooms from new with a full staircase to same.
There is access to the eaves via a hatch in one of the walls and when the house was re-roofed we put in some slate vents to service the flexible ducts to the bathrooms on the middle floor. There is access to power too.
My understanding of these units is that they will constantly draw in cooler air from loft space which is then ‘forced’ into the interior. In my case the available space is a tiny fraction of what would normally be available so would there be a great enough volume of air? Would the slate vent provide enough of a supply and would it be necessary to connect the unit to this?
Finally, it’s a large Victorian villa and a lot of the rooms are some distance away from where the outlet would be on the second floor - the outlet would also be vertical on the stairway wall as opposed to pointing down from a ceiling just given the layout/access available. Would these factors dramatically impact the effectiveness?
If pictures would help I’ll try and add some.
It’s not on that link.
Try this one
https://www.nuaire.co.uk/documentstore/catalogue/D...
I had one in my previous house and I fitted one in the summer, as my bungalow suffers high humidity mostly due to lifestyle choices, open top aquarium, dogs, gas cooker etc, windows don’t have trickle vents.
The hallway is slightly cooler, but I don’t notice a huge difference. I have mine set on speed setting 1 for a two bed 100m square bungalow and I have no condensation.
I had it on speed setting two then reduced to 1
The hallway is slightly cooler, but I don’t notice a huge difference. I have mine set on speed setting 1 for a two bed 100m square bungalow and I have no condensation.
I had it on speed setting two then reduced to 1
xyz123 said:
Any one know if this can be supplied from lighting circuit in loft (via a 3A FSU) or it needs to be in the socket ring? If tha later it will mean a lot more work for us so trying to find out before buying.. Ta
I’m not an electrician, but know it needs to have its own fused spur (two if you want the heater version)HTH
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