ᐅ Does anyone have experience with the ventilation system from Getair?
Created on: 31 Aug 2016 22:03
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Roni2016Hello,
this topic is quite old. I found it on Google when I was searching for “getair experiences” myself. I just wanted to see what’s out there.
Apparently, I’m the first one here and this is my first post in the forum.
Now to my experience:
We have had the getair units in use for a year. It’s a Poroton house with 140sqm (1506 sq ft), ground floor + upper floor. Four units are installed on each floor. Each floor has its own control system. The wiring was done during the shell construction phase, “in series.”
Since we have a wood stove in operation, the chimney sweep required that a pressure monitor be connected. Otherwise, permission would not be granted.
We solved it like this:
Power supply A operates the two control systems
Power supply B operates the units. If a pressure difference of 8 Pa (0.03 inches water column) occurs, the pressure monitor cuts off power supply B and the units stop. Power supply A running the control systems continues to operate.
Why is this necessary? My own thought: protection of the controls. When there are gusts of wind in bad weather, short-term pressure differences often occur. Depending on the sensitivity of the pressure monitor, it can switch off in seconds intervals.
That’s about the electrical setup. Now, about the units themselves.
The units run steadily throughout the year. No problems with the controls. Only the touch interface is annoying. Not the kind of touch you know from smartphones today. Maybe the devices are better now. But you really have to tap them firmly.
Regarding noise level, I have no comparison to other providers. I was assured that these units are quite quiet. They run on the lowest setting and in everyday normal situations I don’t notice them at all, even though I’m quite sensitive to noise.
The covers also look good and integrate well into the wall. After a few weeks you have to press them back in, as the inner foam pushes the covers out a little. But nothing dramatic.
The indoor climate is really good. Especially how much moisture is blown out. We moved in a year ago and last winter, at the outer wall right near the exhaust, there were actual frost surfaces. Over the next two years, the Poroton house will dry out well and I’m glad we have the ventilation.
But again, I have no other comparisons. The neighbors all have central systems directly from the prefab house manufacturer. I always wonder how much moisture is moving inside those ducts. Eventually, they will have a cleaning problem.
If there are any questions, I will try to answer them promptly.
See you then.
Balaturi
this topic is quite old. I found it on Google when I was searching for “getair experiences” myself. I just wanted to see what’s out there.
Apparently, I’m the first one here and this is my first post in the forum.
Now to my experience:
We have had the getair units in use for a year. It’s a Poroton house with 140sqm (1506 sq ft), ground floor + upper floor. Four units are installed on each floor. Each floor has its own control system. The wiring was done during the shell construction phase, “in series.”
Since we have a wood stove in operation, the chimney sweep required that a pressure monitor be connected. Otherwise, permission would not be granted.
We solved it like this:
Power supply A operates the two control systems
Power supply B operates the units. If a pressure difference of 8 Pa (0.03 inches water column) occurs, the pressure monitor cuts off power supply B and the units stop. Power supply A running the control systems continues to operate.
Why is this necessary? My own thought: protection of the controls. When there are gusts of wind in bad weather, short-term pressure differences often occur. Depending on the sensitivity of the pressure monitor, it can switch off in seconds intervals.
That’s about the electrical setup. Now, about the units themselves.
The units run steadily throughout the year. No problems with the controls. Only the touch interface is annoying. Not the kind of touch you know from smartphones today. Maybe the devices are better now. But you really have to tap them firmly.
Regarding noise level, I have no comparison to other providers. I was assured that these units are quite quiet. They run on the lowest setting and in everyday normal situations I don’t notice them at all, even though I’m quite sensitive to noise.
The covers also look good and integrate well into the wall. After a few weeks you have to press them back in, as the inner foam pushes the covers out a little. But nothing dramatic.
The indoor climate is really good. Especially how much moisture is blown out. We moved in a year ago and last winter, at the outer wall right near the exhaust, there were actual frost surfaces. Over the next two years, the Poroton house will dry out well and I’m glad we have the ventilation.
But again, I have no other comparisons. The neighbors all have central systems directly from the prefab house manufacturer. I always wonder how much moisture is moving inside those ducts. Eventually, they will have a cleaning problem.
If there are any questions, I will try to answer them promptly.
See you then.
Balaturi
Hello balaturi,
as you mentioned, the house is being properly dried. Perfect for your new build. But isn’t there a risk that the air might become too dry over time? I ask because we definitely want to install decentralized units as well, but not in a new build—instead, in an existing building (where moisture is not an issue). Of course, I understand you have no experience with this, but maybe you still have an opinion or a tip based on your experience with the decentralized units?
Thanks and best regards
as you mentioned, the house is being properly dried. Perfect for your new build. But isn’t there a risk that the air might become too dry over time? I ask because we definitely want to install decentralized units as well, but not in a new build—instead, in an existing building (where moisture is not an issue). Of course, I understand you have no experience with this, but maybe you still have an opinion or a tip based on your experience with the decentralized units?
Thanks and best regards
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