ᐅ Ventilation system with strong chimney odor

Created on: 19 Oct 2016 20:19
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Christina1986
Hello everyone,

We have been living in our new house for just under six months, which is equipped with a Tecalor THZ 303 with a controlled ventilation system. We had no issues during the summer. However, for about a week now, our neighbor has started using his wood stove, which produces heavy smoke and a strong odor. The neighbor’s chimney is on the same side of the building where our fresh air intake is located. Since then, every evening our entire house smells strongly of smoke/fireplace; my partner’s eyes water, and I get headaches.

Is there a way to reduce the smoke entering the intake without me having to go down to the basement every time to turn off the ventilation system, hoping the neighbor isn’t using the stove during that time?

No other chimneys in the area or neighborhood produce such heavy smoke — only the one that is directly affecting our fresh air intake.

Best regards
Mycraft15 Nov 2016 21:27
KNX and VOC and CO2 sensors
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Alex85
15 Nov 2016 22:24
Mycraft schrieb:
KNX and VOC and CO2 sensors

VOC sensor is new to me, thanks!
Are there any controlled residential ventilation systems that have this integrated or offer it as an accessory?
Mycraft15 Nov 2016 22:31
Yes, many of these systems have input options for VOCs, air quality, humidity, CO2, etc., but manufacturers usually focus only on control and actions inside the house... so you have to create a separate solution for monitoring outdoor air.