DVS Home ventilation systems

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richarda

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#62176 31-May-2010 20:50

Hi
Hoping someone might know about the DVS home ventilation systems. I have a DVS-5 fan unit which I took out of our house. It originally had a power box which a switch plugged into which I only can guess controlled the speed of the fan. I can plug the fan directly into a wall socket and it appears to run at full speed, i.e. 2600rpm. I would like to install this at a property that I own however DVS say they no longer stock the parts so I am trying to figure out how I can get another switch to control the fan. I know it is a long shot but has anyone got any ideas?
Cheers
Richard

nickb800

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#336777 31-May-2010 21:04

It wont be as slick as a DVS control but a standard fan speed controller should work
eg
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Electrical-lighting/Other/auction-293680108.htm

What functionality did the original control give you? Just fan speed?

richarda

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#336783 31-May-2010 21:16

Thanks. Unless anyone know better as far as I could see it only controlled the fan speed.

robbyp

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#336808 31-May-2010 22:04

richarda: Thanks. Unless anyone know better as far as I could see it only controlled the fan speed.

How old is it? They have to supply parts for those things for a reasonable period of time...

richarda

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#336830 31-May-2010 22:58

7 years old.

robbyp

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#337008 1-Jun-2010 13:23

richarda: 7 years old.

7 years is pretty young, and considering the cost of them, they should be able to help you out and work out an acceptable solution for you. Consumer has a chart in one of their mags on how long appliances should work, and some they expect to last at least 15 years.