ᐅ Ceiling vents with a stylish design – do such options exist?

Created on: 10 Feb 2021 10:08
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Tolentino
Dear all,

We will be installing a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery, and for various reasons, both the ground floor and the upper floor will have ceiling-mounted vents.

My wife finds the typical round disc vents, where you can see into the duct from the side, terribly unattractive, and I have to agree with her, even though I don’t feel that strongly about it. She would prefer rectangular vents, although the common ones from Helios always remind me of bathroom fans. The more expensive ones from Tecanno look nicer but still aren’t really impressive, especially considering the price.

What kind of vents do you have, or have you seen any nice ones? Are there any technical aspects we should keep in mind?

Thanks and best regards

Tolentino
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T_im_Norden
10 Feb 2021 13:28
Are you getting a Zehnder?
If so, make sure the builder uses the original ComfoFlow units.
They can be easily connected together for expansion.
Filter belts, silencers, etc.
And use round ducts with a large diameter if possible.
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Fuchur
10 Feb 2021 13:28
We installed the Helios DLV 125 ourselves. They are simply inserted into the duct with a rubber seal—just pull out and push in. However, the system has not been calibrated yet. I will probably have to rent a measuring device to get the valve settings roughly right.
Tolentino10 Feb 2021 13:31
@t-im_norden Currently, Vallox is planned, but that could definitely still be changed. I’m not sure if an extension is practically possible or worthwhile...
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T_im_Norden
10 Feb 2021 13:42
Take a look at the Comfowell system, and you’ll understand what I mean by expandable.
I’m currently retrofitting an activated carbon filter because of all the wood stoves around here.
I just have to remove the back panel from the air distributor and then attach the filter box there.
I’m not sure if Vallox offers something like that.
tomtom7910 Feb 2021 13:47
These are our rectangular ones made of aluminum. I would have to look up the names. Let me know if you are interested.

Modern ceiling with rectangular ventilation grille and metal frame of a lighting system
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Bookstar
10 Feb 2021 13:51
Of course, this is a matter of personal taste, but I find the white round ones from Zehnder visually very appealing.

With those slotted ones, I wonder how the regulation works? The round ones have a built-in scale for adjustment.