When building houses or other facilities, remember that properly designed and constructed ventilation is a mandatory element that must be present in every facility. How to properly route mechanical ventilation ducts, how does a plenum box work and when should it be used?
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How to run mechanical ventilation ducts?
Properly installed mechanical ventilation ducts have a huge impact on its efficiency and effectiveness. They also allow you to generate real energy savings. Effective ventilation is one of the most important elements that enables regular air exchange in the facility. Maintaining an appropriate microclimate has a positive effect on well-being, reduces air humidity, and has a positive effect on air exchange, thus limiting the amount of dust, fungi and harmful gases.
Mechanical ventilation is a solution that allows you to maintain perfect control, regardless of weather conditions. The mechanical ventilation system can be properly controlled to maintain optimal air conditions in the rooms. Effective mechanical ventilation requires appropriate planning of the installation channels, therefore its implementation should be planned at the stage of preparing the house construction project.
How does a plenum box work?
The plenum box is one of the connection elements used to complete the ventilation system. In the system, supply and exhaust diffusers are attached to the plenum box. They can be used in both single-family and large-scale buildings. In the latter, they can also perform an additional damping function, as they help to mute the noise generated in the installation.
Depending on the needs of a given installation project, various cabinet variants are used. Depending on the material they are made of, cabinets are made of plastic or galvanized steel. There are both advantages and disadvantages for each option, so the final decision must be made taking into account individual project factors.
Plenum boxes installed in the ventilation system are equipped with special connection stubs, placed on the side or top, respectively. The inlet elements are additionally equipped with appropriate gaskets, or if they are missing, a special damper is provided. In the case of outlet stubs, their variant must be matched to the variants of grilles or diffusers in the installation.
When to use plenum boxes?
Plenum boxes are used in particular in ventilation installations with heat recovery. Recuperation has become increasingly popular in recent years. In this variant, plenum boxes allow for efficient installation; the connections of cables and valves are hidden inside them.
The purpose of the plenum box is, among others, braking and then equalizing the air flow before it reaches the supply element. Reducing the air velocity in the installation is important for people in the rooms where the air flows. Thanks to the air supply boxes, it is possible to reduce noise and improve the comfort of use.
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When deciding to install heat recovery, you should plan the entire installation very well and select the appropriate components. It is worth remembering that the expense should be treated in a long-term context, so it is not the price that should play the key role, but the quality and durability.
When looking for a suitable heat recovery device, it is worth paying special attention to selecting all components appropriately. Ensuring optimal tightness and compatibility is the most important, which is why the Onninen installation wholesaler's assortment includes many accessories, such as an extension for the Zehnder DN 125 plenum box . Made of plastic, it is exceptionally durable and functional. The big advantage is the ease of assembly, the whole thing does not require the use of additional tools because a push-in tip is used.
Special modules for the HEATPEX ARIA CONNECT plenum box are also available for sale. One of the biggest advantages is that the element is made of durable but very durable material. Used components can be easily recycled. The advantage is the high tightness class of ATC1.