Intelligent Fresh Air Systems

proven solutions for indoor swimming pool humidity problems

Consider this ..........
1. Pool evaporation is inevitable. An indoor pool continuously produces large quantities of chlorine or salt laden water vapour through the process of pool water evaporation. The effects of this evaporation are magnified by the fact that the construction industry is building more energy efficient, tighter structures. When water vapour has no escape from these air tight structures, it causes numerous problems. The excess moisture produces rust, blistering of paint, deterioration of structural supports and many other negative cosmetic effects on your building. Repair or replacement of damaged items is very costly and time consuming. Patrons and staff of indoor pools must endure an unpleasant environment. They are effected by the physical discomfort of high humidity. The mould, mildew, bacteria and fungi that can grow in these moist conditions may effect their health. These growths give off low-molecular weight volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Many VOCs are poisonous and have potent odours. 2. The solution: is to maintain acceptable indoor humidity levels by removing excess moisture. Through the use of a Venmar Heat Recovery Ventilator HRV, humidity and all the problems and discomfort associated with it are eliminated. The added bonus of the HRV compared to conventional dehumidification, is that fresh air is being brought into the building, and corrosives such as chlorine gas or salts are continously removed and diluted.

Eliminate Humidity Problems - save energy and water

3. How You Can Save. The need for adequate ventilation to improve health and productivity at home or in the work place is becoming more understood. The process of ventilation means bringing much larger quantities of outside air into a building. This air needs to be treated through processes of heating and cooling. If it is treated with conventional systems, operating costs will rise dramatically. 4. By using a Venmar Heat Recovery Ventilation HRV system, you can reduce these costs by up to 70%. Venmar offers this cost effective solution due to the system design which recovers heat and condensate from the exhaust airstream. The heat is transferred to the supply fresh air stream and the condensate returned to the pool. With conventional ventilation systems this valuable heat and condensate would be lost. Therefore, it is more cost effective to dehumidify and use heat recovery than dehumidifying without heat recovery. Dehumidifying without heat recovery requires complex refrigeration units or a regenerative wheel system, both of which have high operating costs and high initial purchase prices. Venmar HRV systems are more cost competitive when initially purchased and cost less to operate. Daily Operating Costs Heat Pump Dehumidifier Venmar HRV with pool heater Daily Water Savings * Venmar HRV
* Based upon worked example see over page. Savings of approximately 144 litres per day during coldest months of the year for a 10m x 5m pool.

The air2energy Family of Swimming Pool products

HRV600i, HRV700i, HRV1200i, HRV2000i

Intelligent Fresh Air Systems

EnergyPack HRV700i

HRV2000i HRV600i / 1200i

HRV Features
Easy installation, Reduces space heating demand, Up to 80% heat recovery rate, Removes excess humidity and condensation, Removes 8.5 kgs of moisture per hour when compared to dehumidifier (air-con) systems, Controls odours (from VOCs and chlorine) and helps maintain a healthier indoor environment, Helps reduce mould growth, 70% reduction in ventilation operating costs due to pre-heating of fresh air supply, Powder coated cabinet and blowers for corrosion resistance, Two year warranty, Wall controls available, Competitive purchase price.

How It Works
HRV700i
O. A. 0 C db* 25% RH R. A. 28 C db 55% RH
Condensate = 0.1 ltr/min.

What Size Is Your Pool ?

Select the applicable pool size (in square metres) and the corresponding Venmar Heat Recovery Ventilator.
E. A. 14.4 C db 100% RH S. A. 20 C db 6.5% RH

110 to 260 m HRV2000i 65 to 115 m HRV1200i

O. A. - Outside Air R. A. - Return Air Assumptions: * dry bulb

E. A. - Exhaust Air S. A. - Supply Air Flow rate of 330 ltr/sec. 10m x 5m pool holding 55% RH Evaporation rate of 0.1kg water/m

30 to 75 m HRV700i

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