Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Forums › Home Workshop DIY › Unovent - experiences?


41 posts

Geek


# 251510 28-Jun-2019 15:46
Send private message quote this post

Hi all

 

So we are looking into a positive pressure system or a balanced heat system in our house to deal with condensation.

 

But I've noticed this Unovent option which makes some bold claims..

 

I notice that when you buy online this includes installation but this is clearly before anyone has come out to advise you whether it's a good idea or not.

 

Anybody have much experience with them?

 

Cheers

Create new topic
1180 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 276

Trusted

  # 2266379 28-Jun-2019 16:02
Send private message quote this post

I think it's BS as it's just a FAN with a remote control sold for $15 at aliexpress.

 

I would not want more moist air in roof space.

 

Ideally you take fresh air from outside, heat it and get into house, or just take dump air outside, not root space...




helping others at evgenyk.nz

mdf

2261 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 697

Trusted
Subscriber

  # 2266399 28-Jun-2019 16:41
Send private message quote this post

Haven't had any experience with Unovent, but in principle it works that same as traditional positive pressure systems (i.e. DVS-style) that take "warm, dry" air from the roof space and circulate it through the house. For older, less air-tight homes they certainly do work to reduce moisture and condensation. I've had DVS systems before and they worked for us.

 

There are other solutions too that might work equally well or better (or worse) for your home and circumstances though, ranging from opening a couple of windows during the day through balanced systems through heat exchangers through all singing, all dancing climate control / central heating.

Create new topic



Twitter and LinkedIn »



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:





News »

Dunedin selects Telensa to deliver smart street lighting for 15,000 LEDs
Posted 18-Jul-2019 10:21

Sprint announces a connected wallet card with built-in IoT support
Posted 18-Jul-2019 08:36

Educational tool developed at Otago makes international launch
Posted 17-Jul-2019 21:57

Symantec introduces cloud access security solution
Posted 17-Jul-2019 21:48

New Zealand government unveils new digital service to make business easier
Posted 16-Jul-2019 17:35

Scientists unveil image of quantum entanglement
Posted 13-Jul-2019 06:00

Hackers to be challenged at University of Waikato
Posted 12-Jul-2019 21:34

OPPO Reno Z now available in New Zealand
Posted 12-Jul-2019 21:28

Sony introduces WF-1000XM3 wireless headphones with noise cancellation
Posted 8-Jul-2019 16:56

Xero announces new smarter tools, push into the North American market
Posted 19-Jun-2019 17:20

New report by Unisys shows New Zealanders want action by social platform companies and police to monitor social media sites
Posted 19-Jun-2019 17:09

ASB adds Google Pay option to contactless payments
Posted 19-Jun-2019 17:05

New Zealand PC Market declines on the back of high channel inventory, IDC reports
Posted 18-Jun-2019 17:35

Air New Zealand uses drones to inspect aircraft
Posted 17-Jun-2019 15:39

TCL Electronics launches its first-ever 8K TV
Posted 17-Jun-2019 15:18


Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Support Geekzone »

Our community of supporters help make Geekzone possible. Click the button below to join them.

Support Geezone on PressPatron


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.