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Should I move my air ducts?

steve_83
steve_83 Member Posts: 2
in THE MAIN WALL
I have a downtown loft that is rectangular in shape and has windows down the entire length down one of the longer sides of the rectangle.

The duct work is on the opposite site of the windows (running along the whole length of the rectangle, and is high up in the air.

I get a LOT of condensation on the windows, and I'm wondering if the ducts should be on the same side as the windows.

I've attached a quick pic to better explain.

Any thoughts?

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  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059
    ducks

    Im thinking perhaps you could run taps (round duct) over from the existing supply to over the windows. You want to put the warm air supply close to the outside wall or windows. hope this helps J.Lockard
  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059
    ducks

    Im thinking perhaps you could run taps (round duct) over from the existing supply to over the windows. You want to put the warm air supply close to the outside wall or windows. hope this helps J.Lockard
  • steve_83
    steve_83 Member Posts: 2


    Thanks for the quick reply Jim!! :D

    should I blow directly onto the windows, or just have a heat register about a foot away, pointing down, and/or towards the center of the room.
  • Michal
    Michal Member Posts: 213
    run taps

    what you want to do is remove the existing registers and get a transitions of same size and transition to round. then put linear diffusers above windows. If you need help or someone to do it for you, email me at mncvy@hotmail.com. I am in Yonkers NY if you are in Manhattan. Nice cadd drawing.
  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059
    Foot away

    be ok
  • don_78
    don_78 Member Posts: 2
    Its not the duct

    or the air blanking the surface of the outside wall.

    When ever hot humid air comes in contact with a cold surface it will reach its due point.I have seen many home
    that have the supply on the inside wall and they have the
    same problem you have.

    Either your humidifider is turn up to high or you have leaky
    windows.



  • don_78
    don_78 Member Posts: 2
    Its not the duct

    or the air blanking the surface of the outside wall.

    When ever hot humid air comes in contact with a cold surface it will reach its due point.I have seen many home
    that have the supply on the inside wall and they have the
    same problem you have.

    Either your humidifider is turn up to high or you have leaky
    windows.



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