Will my air exchanger cause problems?

[Swedishchef]

Hey guys

I am currently finishing my basement (where my stove is located). My house is a bungalow. The chimney goes through the foundation wall and runs along the outside of the house (I know I know, not the best setup).

The main floor of my house has air exchanger ducts in every room and they meet in the basement. I will be connecting my air exchanger to those insulated sleeves this fall. Essentially, I want good air flow in my house to prevent condensation on my windows throughout the winter.

Do you think the air exchanger will cause draft problems in my chimney? My owners manual says:

Outside combustion air may be required if:
4. The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapour barrier and tight fitting windows
and/or has any powered devices that exhaust house air.
5. There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
6. A ventilation system is installed in the house.

Has this happened to any of you?

Thanks for your input!

Andrew

 

[Ratman]

This will be a good opportunity for lots of burners or even installers to chime-in on.
There are some pro installers who are members here and I'm sure their advice would be substantial.

 

[Swedishchef]

I am hopeful somebody will have some good answers. Worse case scenario I will find out myself this winter.


Andrew

 

[begreen]

Is this an air to air exchanger? What are it's specs? If it is a balanced, neutral exchange, then it will probably have little effect.

 

[Swedishchef]

Yes, it is balanced (I believe). The specs show approximately the same CFM for exaust as for supply, which I assume means it's balanced. For example, at 25 Pa (ext static pressure), 195 Cfm supply and 194 Cfm exaust.

Andrew