Saving heat that would have otherwise been lost - energy efficient ventilation for the whole house, especially air tight designs.
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Heat Recovery Ventilation and its application in new homes as significantly grown over the last few years as the focus and improvements in airtightness are increased through Building Regulations e.g. ADL: Conservation of Fuel and Power. | Key Benefits;
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ADF:2010 Means of Ventilation sets out the whole house requirements for Heat Recovery Ventilation (see table below)
In order to calculate airflow rates and find a suitable unit, you will need to know;
dwelling type number of bedrooms, floor area and number of occupants.
Choosing or specifying a Heat recovery system ismore than simply choosing the best SFP (Specific Fan Power Performance) and Heat Efficiency (e.g. 93%) Considerations must be given to application in order that Guaranteed Installed Performance can be achieved effectively onsite - and it all starts with DESIGN. Following these three rules will ensure you choose the correct SIZE Heat recovery unit for your dwelling. An incorrectly sized unit will introduce noise to a property as it will have to work harder to deliver the Building Regulations requirements. | 2. Size the unit based on Dwelling Design
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3. Choose the right ducting There are a few options for MVHR ducting and all can impact performance, particularly noise performance. Your ducting selection may impact the size of the MVHR Heat Recovery Unit you need for your project. Look at the benefits of Semi Rigid Ducting, a new type of ducting ideal for heat recovery ventilation installations. | 4. Use the Zehnder Product Selector Simply input the desired pressure and flow rate data; you will receive detailed information ensuring that solutions meet your needs. |
Heat Recovery Systems like any other building service require maintenance and servicing throughout their lifetime to ensure consistent energy efficient ventilation is provided to the home. | Cleaning of the grilles in the room by either vacuuming around, or removing and wiping with a damp cloth
Free Filter Reminder Service for Homeowners: On every Heat Recovery Unit that goes out of the door you will see a Homeowner Registration Label. Once registered we can send reminders for filter replacements throughout the lifetime of the unit. Filters are crucial for longterm performance and comfort in the home and we practise what we preach so are making it easy for people to change their filters when needed! |
When the installers move out and the occupants move in we are still focusing on GIP
Homeowner registration scheme for Heat Recovery Units - GIP all the way!
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