ᐅ Issues with mechanical ventilation systems and wood-burning stoves
Created on: 19 Jul 2012 01:19
-
-
Our single-family home is equipped with a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery and a wood-burning stove that operates independently of the indoor air. The stove draws its air through the combined air and flue chimney.
The stove is approved for use in rooms with mechanical supply and exhaust ventilation systems. I assumed this covered everything and that no further measures were necessary.
However, now the chimney inspector is requesting a certificate from the ventilation system manufacturer confirming that no negative pressure exceeding four pascals occurs during operation. According to the manufacturer, the unit cannot measure pressure differences and recommends installing a differential pressure monitor.
Is this really necessary? What are some cost-effective alternative solutions?
The stove is approved for use in rooms with mechanical supply and exhaust ventilation systems. I assumed this covered everything and that no further measures were necessary.
However, now the chimney inspector is requesting a certificate from the ventilation system manufacturer confirming that no negative pressure exceeding four pascals occurs during operation. According to the manufacturer, the unit cannot measure pressure differences and recommends installing a differential pressure monitor.
Is this really necessary? What are some cost-effective alternative solutions?