Condensation vs Nuaire Drimaster

Condensation vs Nuaire Drimaster

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shady lee

962 posts

181 months

Wednesday 15th January 2020
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xyz123 said:
Thanks again for replies. (hopefully) final questions for those who got it.

Where did you buy it from and roughly how much for the heated version l. It seems the there are many places selling it. Not sure if there is any thing such as an authorised seller for wanbanty etc?

Can it be wired in as a plug rather than hard wired in?

Silly question but I saw some mention of air feeling dryer. Without the heater how does this work as in if the humidity outside is 80_90% doesn't the PIV just bring that more moist air in the house (as far as I know humidity on house of 60 to 70% is sufficient to have condensation)...

Thanks

Edited by xyz123 on Wednesday 15th January 18:00
Isells or mould stop are good places to buy from, they actually don't stock the units themselves, the units come from nuaire. These sellers seem to be forwarding agents.

As far as I know even the heated model can be fitted to a plug.

The loft air may be 80-90% humidity, but that's at 3c, once brought into the house its relative humidity changes.

So 80% at 5c may then be 50% at 18c, or something to that effect.




GT89

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382 posts

112 months

Wednesday 15th January 2020
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I got mine from Isells via Amazon. Turned up the next day so can't complain.

I just fitted a plug on mine but it was delivered with a fused spur socket from isells

CampoTheMexicana

76 posts

74 months

Wednesday 30th September 2020
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That time of year - condensation - thinking of biting the bullet and getting one.....easier to install? Hole in ceiling down to landing and wire up? Any considerations? We've got electric and power sockets in the loft already.

defblade

7,392 posts

212 months

Wednesday 30th September 2020
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CampoTheMexicana said:
Hole in ceiling down to landing and wire up? Any considerations?
For quietest running, you'll want to hang the main fan unit from a rafter... but so long as you're happy about hacking a hole out of (in to?) the ceiling, that's really as complicated as it gets.

CampoTheMexicana said:
We've got electric and power sockets in the loft already.
You're really good to go, then smile

robemcdonald

8,716 posts

195 months

Wednesday 30th September 2020
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Good news if you can hang on a little while (week or two) I can get you a discount.
Should be about £50 cheaper than off Amazon.


xyz123

987 posts

128 months

Thursday 1st October 2020
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Couple of questions please..

1. For PIV to work, do internal doors have to be left open at night.

2. Can PIV help with bathroom ventilation or they need separate solutions.. I. E. Inline fan for bathroom ventilation and PIV for rest of thr house..

Ta

robemcdonald

8,716 posts

195 months

Thursday 1st October 2020
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xyz123 said:
Couple of questions please..

1. For PIV to work, do internal doors have to be left open at night.

2. Can PIV help with bathroom ventilation or they need separate solutions.. I. E. Inline fan for bathroom ventilation and PIV for rest of thr house..

Ta
1. No

2. Yes

GT89

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382 posts

112 months

Thursday 1st October 2020
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Very simple to fit, template in packaging, cut hole in ceiling. Hang unit from supplied cord and plug in.
Hours work which included cleaning up the plasterboard dust

Doors don't need to be kept open, I've found there is enough "vent space" around the door/doorframe it works just fine.

I'd strongly recommend, certainly sorted my issues

CampoTheMexicana

76 posts

74 months

Thursday 1st October 2020
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defblade said:
CampoTheMexicana said:
Hole in ceiling down to landing and wire up? Any considerations?
For quietest running, you'll want to hang the main fan unit from a rafter... but so long as you're happy about hacking a hole out of (in to?) the ceiling, that's really as complicated as it gets.
Is that due to vibrations or for stabilising the unit?

robemcdonald said:
Good news if you can hang on a little while (week or two) I can get you a discount.
Should be about £50 cheaper than off Amazon.
Definitely - Mrs CM is getting annoyed at daily wiping the windows (both upstairs and downstairs) - so can definitely wait to get it cheaper smile

robemcdonald

8,716 posts

195 months

Thursday 1st October 2020
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I will chase up the discount code tomorrow. I’m pretty sure I can use it as many times as I want, so if anyone else is thinking of buying one hold fire for a bit.

defblade

7,392 posts

212 months

Thursday 1st October 2020
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CampoTheMexicana said:
defblade said:
CampoTheMexicana said:
Hole in ceiling down to landing and wire up? Any considerations?
For quietest running, you'll want to hang the main fan unit from a rafter... but so long as you're happy about hacking a hole out of (in to?) the ceiling, that's really as complicated as it gets.
Is that due to vibrations or for stabilising the unit?
As I understand it, just to minimise noise transmission from the fan into the house - I guess if you just dumped it on a joist, you could find the ceiling picks up a resonance. Don't get me wrong, nothing is loud about it when hung (on 3, I think ours is)... you can just about hear it when you're on the landing and the house is silent.

craig1912

3,273 posts

111 months

Friday 2nd October 2020
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defblade said:
As I understand it, just to minimise noise transmission from the fan into the house - I guess if you just dumped it on a joist, you could find the ceiling picks up a resonance. Don't get me wrong, nothing is loud about it when hung (on 3, I think ours is)... you can just about hear it when you're on the landing and the house is silent.
Yep in minimises noise. Ours is on the chipboard floor and you can’t here it

robemcdonald

8,716 posts

195 months

Friday 2nd October 2020
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If you are ever worried about noise from the fan as opposed to vibration. You can replace the flexible duct with semi rigid acoustic flex. It will basically eliminate all fan noise even at full power.
It’s going to be an option in the future, as is a carbon filter kit if you live in an area with heavy traffic.

robemcdonald

8,716 posts

195 months

Friday 2nd October 2020
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Actually the carbon filter version is already available.

robemcdonald

8,716 posts

195 months

Friday 2nd October 2020
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quick update:

The discount system will be up and running from mid October. If you can wait a couple of weeks you will save some cash.

Cheers

Rob

Lopey

258 posts

97 months

Friday 2nd October 2020
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robemcdonald said:
quick update:

The discount system will be up and running from mid October. If you can wait a couple of weeks you will save some cash.

Cheers

Rob
I'd be interested in one. I also have a bungalow with aluminium framed double glazing and complimentary condensation

CampoTheMexicana

76 posts

74 months

Wednesday 14th October 2020
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robemcdonald said:
quick update:

The discount system will be up and running from mid October. If you can wait a couple of weeks you will save some cash.

Cheers

Rob
Hi @robemcdonald - any news on the discount being available? link? Mrs C is piling on the pressure smile

robemcdonald

8,716 posts

195 months

Wednesday 14th October 2020
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Thanks for the reminder. I will chase now.

CDALY

90 posts

56 months

Wednesday 14th October 2020
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Would this help with a damp cellar? Or would I be best with a dehumidifier?

skinnyman

1,632 posts

92 months

Thursday 15th October 2020
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There seems to be about 6-7 different models on I-sells, which is the one to go for?

Also, put me down for a discounted model please, I meant to get one last year but never got around to it, but I can't face another winter of wiping down all the windows every morning.