[Build] HVAC FAQ

[John Magolske]

My impression is that the prevailing winds coming from the West
are fairly constant and would do a decent job of keeping the space
ventilated via the windows. Is the air coming through at that
altitude really so dirty? Would it be possible to wait a while and
experientially get a better idea of what our needs will be?

The ventilation unit described at the meeting sounded rather large
(5'x4'x3' @ 15 Hp ?), not sure what the size of the smaller on is...
I guess my main concern is having system in place that's fairly loud
and consequently ends up being turned on only infrequently (aren't
these things typically located outside people-habiting zones?).

John


* Ben Kochie <ben at nerp.net> [090903 15:20]:
> I answered the why with the FAQ, but I can say it again.
>
> Air from the windows is not filtered.
>
> The wind isn't always moving the way we want, or as much as
> we want for a given number of people in the space.
>
> The HVAC part of the build is to provide air quality. This
> requires more than just venting of some areas.
>
> -ben
>
>
> On Thu, 3 Sep 2009, Shannon Lee wrote:
>
>> My question wasn't *what* the plan was, it was *why* that was
>> the plan.  We seem to get plenty of air from the windows, and
>> the whole reason for having an HVAC component in the build was
>> negative venting for the shop, electronics space, etc.
>> --S


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