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Thread: ERV simplified vs dedicated
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07-27-2008, 10:23 PM #1
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ERV simplified vs dedicated
I bought a new house, and it will be built this year. I am given an option as an upgrade to have a dedicated duct system installed for an ERV/HRV. I do not plan on getting the ERV/HRV from the builder, but from a local HVAC company. Would you recommend getting the dedicated system or just let them use the simplified installation?
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Kevin
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07-28-2008, 12:44 AM #2
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Depends on how you plan on running your HVAC system. If you plan on running your blower continuously then a simplified version of an install (connected into the ductwork of the primary system) will do an adequate job.
Use the biggest hammer you like, pounding a square peg into a round hole does not equal a proper fit.
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07-29-2008, 04:43 PM #3
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What climate do you live in? Regards TB
Last edited by teddy bear; 07-29-2008 at 04:44 PM. Reason: missing word
Bear Rules: Keep our home <50% RH summer, controls mites/mold and very comfortable.
Provide 60-100 cfm of fresh air when occupied to purge indoor pollutants and keep window dry during cold weather. T-stat setup/setback +8 hrs. saves energy
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07-31-2008, 12:45 AM #4
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I'm in Eastern Ontario, specifically Ottawa.
Originally Posted by teddy bear
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