Condensation from Lifebreath HRV?

Wayne_16

The outside air temp has a lot to do with condensation from hrvs. When the the outside temp is above freezing, no problem, the moisture stays in the air and exits the vent. When the outside temp is below freezing, I notice condensate collecting in a pail placed under the unit. Never more than 1/2 gallon at a time. I dump the pail when there is water in the bucket. No line to a floor drain was installed.

central VT

How much can we expect?

We should have this HRV up and running in a few days and were wondering how much condensation we can expect? We plan to tie this into the GB condenstion line (after we neutralize the acid levels)and pump the whole thing up into our septic system.
We don't want the pump to be running constantly so were wondering how to deal (possible holding tank).

GMcD

Depends

It depends on how much humidity you generate inside the house. If the unit is controlled from a humidistat and a time of day control, and you don't take long hot showers, and you have the range hood "on" while boiling that pot of pasta, there shouldn't be too much. You'll have to keep an eye on it and see what happens based on your lifestyle. If this is new construction, the house materials themselves take a month or two to dry out as well.

JohnWood1

Should be fine

Condensate from HRV will be less than the boiler as a general rule............. plus it will help dilute the acidic boiler juice.

Cosmo_3

Not to worry

You will get a lot of condensation until the building materials dry out, like was posted earlier. After that is should maintain the hum level and only drip. Unless of course the kids play with the control, and the HO realizes this after a couple humid weeks in the summer and cranks it up........

Cosmo Valavanis

Dependable P.H.C. Inc.

Wayne_16

outside air temp

The outside air temp has a lot to do with condensation from hrvs. When the the outside temp is above freezing, no problem, the moisture stays in the air and exits the vent. When the outside temp is below freezing, I notice condensate collecting in a pail placed under the unit. Never more than 1/2 gallon at a time. I dump the pail when there is water in the bucket. No line to a floor drain was installed.

other facts, forced air heating system, single family ranch house, 40+ years old, new insulation in the walls, & ceiling, new windows. Located in SE Minnesota.