Great content. Fitted a few of these now for family after watching your pervious vudeo. Too many people are unaware the damage mould can do to your house and health.
It's great how you go through the instructions. A lesson to us all. Even if the product is the same, the instsllation method can change. Best to find this out at the beginning rather than at the end.
When it's showing the minimum distance(s) from the diffuser to a wall does it mean the edge of the diffuser? Also the nearer to the wall I have it does it mean that all speed settings aren't suitable?
I have just moved into a property and I can't figure out how to power it on and where it is wired into any ideas. I took grill lid of in landing but no lights display
Suffering from mould at my property but was put off the piv route by a lad fitting mvhr units for a living. Would anyone recommend the piv's? If so what model should i be looking into. Thanks
My neighbours installer has just refused to fit one of these PIVs in their loft because their electricity fuse board isn't up to current standards. Since when has anyone looked at a fuse board before installing anything so basic as this PIV
That will be due to the MI and RCD requirement. Could well be the the wiring is not in a condition to modify/take the installation. I would listen to the installer and take that very fair/honest advice.
Thank you. Are they washable or do you need to buy new ones. We bought the house when it was already fitted and don’t have any manuals for it. Thank you again.
@@DeborahMusgrove-i9r when I moved in, I had something similar with the bathroom extractor fan. I changed the pipe and that fixed it, but another alternative is to run the extractor and spray a scented disinfectant into the grill.
Okay thanks and do the do the whole 2 story house with the vent on the top of stairs. Also I have felt vents fitted in the loft. Are these okay to stay
Thanks for the video Can you let me know if this can be wired to the lighting circuit? I've seen other comments saying that it can be as this unit requires 1a. I don't have a mains circuit running in to the loft.
Great advice and clear explanation, thanks, Mark. You mentioned that the unit can be powered from a lighting circuit - I have an unused ring main circuit socket in the bedroom below (used to power a wall mounted tv) and can easily relocate it into the loft, would that be better and connect the unit via a 20amp DP fused spur? Thanks
Thanks for that. One more question - just being cautious - the supplied spur has a 1amp fuse, you suggest a 3amp max. Would it be ok to go for the 1amp coming off a ring main?
It's not drawn up it injects air into the house from the loft. Which is why you need good loft ventilation for these to work well. You can get through the wall vairents for situations lofts have poor access/ventilation.
Great video. I want a tradesmen to fit ours. Generally do people opt for electricians to fit these ? How long should it take generally take to fit it? Just working out how much it might cost to get someone to fit? Also can I ask why you wouldn’t recommend to buy one without the heat function? As I was planning to buy the Drimaster DRI-ECO-HC Condensation Ventilation Loft Unit (Hall Control) version for around £340. I didn’t want to spend over £400 on one really. Thanks Matt Thanks matt
Because they are very cold without a heater over winter. To the point lots of people switch them off defeating the object. Supplied and installed you would expect to pay around £800-£1000 BPEC ventilation engineer who are usually electricians would be the installer you need. Depends on the loft work, wiring and such for how long it might take.
@@electrician247 wow really, didn't know they get that cold. Ill see what prices are like. The hot ones are from like £600. Might have to stick to the ones without a heater. As I've seen the hall control one for around £320. Brill. Ill check who can fit them around Derbyshire
@mattd6495 I really would say whatever you do get a heated one lol. We are often asked to replace those without through winter months. Think how cold the loft gets...
Hi Ian, We have just had an electrician install our DricEco Heat. They have set it up on the default option. (1). When the temp in the loft reaches above 23degrees it will switch it's self off on standbu automatically. I wasn't sure if to switch it to another option? Thanks for the advice.
@@mattd6495hey, how’s it going since having it installed? Do you went for the heated version I see? How much did you pay for the PIV and for installation? Considering getting one but like you I was initially considering the cheaper non heated version… I have a lot of condensation and mould in 2 bedrooms.
Great content. Fitted a few of these now for family after watching your pervious vudeo. Too many people are unaware the damage mould can do to your house and health.
It's great how you go through the instructions. A lesson to us all. Even if the product is the same, the instsllation method can change. Best to find this out at the beginning rather than at the end.
I've made this mistake before 🤭. Thanks Ian and hope you are well.
Perfect timing, I’m just about to order and install one of these.
Hi Mark,
I’m wondering if you can install PIV unit in Aldershot Hampshire for me.
Many thanks 🙏
Sam
When it's showing the minimum distance(s) from the diffuser to a wall does it mean the edge of the diffuser? Also the nearer to the wall I have it does it mean that all speed settings aren't suitable?
I have just moved into a property and I can't figure out how to power it on and where it is wired into any ideas. I took grill lid of in landing but no lights display
Hi mark great content. Can i ask where you get your PIV units from many thanks.
Any idea why my machine won’t go into binding mode. I’ve followed the instructions to conect up a 4 way
Suffering from mould at my property but was put off the piv route by a lad fitting mvhr units for a living.
Would anyone recommend the piv's? If so what model should i be looking into. Thanks
Deffo recommended from me. Heated models a must. Nuaire as shown here with 7 year warranty.
My neighbours installer has just refused to fit one of these PIVs in their loft because their electricity fuse board isn't up to current standards.
Since when has anyone looked at a fuse board before installing anything so basic as this PIV
That will be due to the MI and RCD requirement. Could well be the the wiring is not in a condition to modify/take the installation. I would listen to the installer and take that very fair/honest advice.
what would I use in a single story house? would I need to install in each room?
If you have a loft space then one of these. If not then a flatmaster unit ducted through the wall. Ideally in a communal area of the property.
I just installed all the well
And set my fan and temperature but I can not get a heating in my home, can you pls tell me what was setting I can do??
It doesn’t heat your home. The heating element takes the chill off the loft air. That’s all.
We have one of these without the heater. We are getting a smell similar to cigarette smoke. Is this common and how do we cure this please?
Check your filters and air quality in the loft.
Thank you. Are they washable or do you need to buy new ones. We bought the house when it was already fitted and don’t have any manuals for it. Thank you again.
@Deborah Musgrove some used to suggest washing but generally most say to swap them now.
@@DeborahMusgrove-i9r when I moved in, I had something similar with the bathroom extractor fan. I changed the pipe and that fixed it, but another alternative is to run the extractor and spray a scented disinfectant into the grill.
Great video
Does it only have one vent
Yep just a single vent
Okay thanks and do the do the whole 2 story house with the vent on the top of stairs. Also I have felt vents fitted in the loft. Are these okay to stay
@VIC MILLS 3 story and over you need a special model on the nuaire.
Ventilation in the loft is a good thing so felt vents can stay.
@@electrician247 great thanks
Hi, how to remove the diffuser cap, do i force the hooks out with a flat screwdriver, just scared not to break them,Thanks
Firmly pull downwards in the area either side of one of the catches. Don't use a screwdriver. They just pull out
Thanks for the video
Can you let me know if this can be wired to the lighting circuit?
I've seen other comments saying that it can be as this unit requires 1a.
I don't have a mains circuit running in to the loft.
You would have to speak with an electrician who can review your lighting circuit and advise.
Non heated uses a 1amp, Heated unit is 3amp. It can generally run off the lighting circuit.
Hi, how much do you charge to supply and fit one?
Depends on the property/loft etc. Usually £800-£1000 ish depending what work is needed.
@@electrician247 where are you based?
@mark Sands East Yorkshire but cover into Lincolnshire, Redcar and West Yorkshire.
@@electrician247 oh ok thanks
My loft is being used as bedroom. How would I install this?
You couldn't unless the loft has a sealed and ventilated eves space.
You would require a flatmaster that inputs air via a duct through a wall.
@@electrician247 even if you duct the sir flow from outside?
@@musashi247777 you would need a different product. Flatmaster
@@electrician247 Can opening the window in the loft work as we are also using it as a room
I have insualted plasterboard, so a good 30mm of plasterboard, will the collar be deep enough to go into the loft enough to connect the ducting?
Yes, it's pretty deep with the heater cover plate. No dramas
What do you mean by the heater cover plate?
@@12988Jake the PIV heater module sits onto the plate diffuser. If unsure speak to local installer
Great advice and clear explanation, thanks, Mark.
You mentioned that the unit can be powered from a lighting circuit - I have an unused ring main circuit socket in the bedroom below (used to power a wall mounted tv) and can easily relocate it into the loft, would that be better and connect the unit via a 20amp DP fused spur? Thanks
Hi, I would used a fused connection unit rather than a DP 20A isolator. With a 3A fuse max in it. These devices consume little power. Thanks
Thanks for that. One more question - just being cautious - the supplied spur has a 1amp fuse, you suggest a 3amp max. Would it be ok to go for the 1amp coming off a ring main?
@user-og5ys3kv7s that would be fine. But I would advise contacting a local electrician to carryout the work
Do you need an outlet duct through your roof? Where does the air go that is drawn up out of the house?
It's not drawn up it injects air into the house from the loft. Which is why you need good loft ventilation for these to work well. You can get through the wall vairents for situations lofts have poor access/ventilation.
Which model is that without access to loft please
Great video. I want a tradesmen to fit ours. Generally do people opt for electricians to fit these ? How long should it take generally take to fit it? Just working out how much it might cost to get someone to fit? Also can I ask why you wouldn’t recommend to buy one without the heat function? As I was planning to buy the Drimaster DRI-ECO-HC Condensation Ventilation Loft Unit (Hall Control) version for around £340. I didn’t want to spend over £400 on one really.
Thanks
Matt
Thanks matt
Because they are very cold without a heater over winter. To the point lots of people switch them off defeating the object.
Supplied and installed you would expect to pay around £800-£1000
BPEC ventilation engineer who are usually electricians would be the installer you need. Depends on the loft work, wiring and such for how long it might take.
@@electrician247 wow really, didn't know they get that cold. Ill see what prices are like. The hot ones are from like £600. Might have to stick to the ones without a heater. As I've seen the hall control one for around £320.
Brill. Ill check who can fit them around Derbyshire
@mattd6495 I really would say whatever you do get a heated one lol. We are often asked to replace those without through winter months. Think how cold the loft gets...
Hi Ian,
We have just had an electrician install our DricEco Heat. They have set it up on the default option. (1). When the temp in the loft reaches above 23degrees it will switch it's self off on standbu automatically. I wasn't sure if to switch it to another option? Thanks for the advice.
@@mattd6495hey, how’s it going since having it installed? Do you went for the heated version I see? How much did you pay for the PIV and for installation? Considering getting one but like you I was initially considering the cheaper non heated version… I have a lot of condensation and mould in 2 bedrooms.