ᐅ Supply and exhaust air of the decentralized ventilation system swapped – how to clean?

Created on: 24 Dec 2013 22:52
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NemoN
Merry Christmas first of all.

Now my question:

When replacing the external filters of our central ventilation system with heat recovery for the first time, I unfortunately noticed that the intake and exhaust openings are switched, meaning the filter is actively filtering the exhaust air while the supply air enters the system unfiltered. Can I request a cleaning of the system from the general contractor in addition to the defect correction (they will only replace the "end connectors")? (The system has been running for 6 months now, and in the meantime, roadworks were carried out nearby, so there was definitely a lot of dust in the air.)
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Nutshell
26 Dec 2013 08:25
Take measurements, attach a video camera and an LED light,
this way you should be able to find out quickly if it is dirty down there
Mycraft26 Dec 2013 17:14
Yep... when I look at my pipes after 2 years of continuous use... there is only a light layer of dust... and not all around, so I think there won’t be much cleaning needed for you there...
schubert7928 Dec 2013 16:21
Still, it’s obviously a problem if these things get mixed up. Basically, you’ve been working without a filter for 6 months. Just try telling the manufacturer what they say about that in terms of warranty, etc.