Flatmaster 2000 vent system

[lordwoody]

I am thinking of having a flatmaster 2000 fitted in my flat to help reduce the condensation. We have followed all other guidelines to reduce the moisture but are still getting it in our small 1 bed flat.

Are they any good?
Will it be ok to have the duct running through our built in waldrobe to the hallway?
I ask because I am afraid it would affect all our clothes in there!

Thanks

 

[foxhole]

So you have a vent in every room, extractor fan in kitchen and bathroom which are used at every opportunity and don't dry any washing in the home?

 

[lordwoody]

So you have a vent in every room, extractor fan in kitchen and bathroom which are used at every opportunity and don't dry any washing in the home?

Yes that is correct

 

[foxhole]

Then condensation should not be a problem.

 

[lordwoody]

Then condensation should not be a problem.

Well we are, its only a small flat and with x2 people living there we produce a lot of moisture even with window open, the bedroom is the worse area.

So does anyone have any reviews on the Flatmaster 2000?

 

[foxhole]

Where is the condensation? windows only ?

 

[lordwoody]

Window in the bedroom and all down one corner of the wall in the bedroom.

 

[foxhole]

Chances are your vents are blocked or obstructed, window condensation is quite normal, on walls then you have poor ventilation additional mechanical ventilation should not be required, are vents clear of obstruction in bedroom.?

 

[^woody^]

Then condensation should not be a problem.

Not at all

Whilst condensation is produced by the occupants, it is the building's ability to deal with it which causes the problems.

There are such things as poorly designed, poorly constructed and inappropriately located or orientated buildings, and whatever is done to alleviate condensation, nothing works.

Positive pressure fans are a last resort, but subject to proper survey and installation, they will work - but in addition to reducing any excessive moisture production

 

[lordwoody]

Trickle vents and window is always slightly open in the bedroom.

 

[foxhole]

Trickle vents are insufficient, and I doubt you leave the windows open when you go out?, ventilation via air brick is required 24/7/365 to be efficient.

 

[lordwoody]

Its a 1st floor flat so it will be a bit difficult to fit a airbrick unless I just have one on the inside and hope there is enough air in the cavity from the airbricks on the ground floor!

 

[foxhole]

Simple enough to drill thru and fit vents.

 

[lordwoody]

Simple enough to drill thru and fit vents.

Do you mean something like this....

http://www.free-instruction-manuals.com/pdf/p4775514.pdf

http://www.screwfix.com/p/manthorpe...mm/37873#product_additional_details_container

 

[foxhole]

YES, simple vent covers will do unless you have strong prevailing winds which require a cowl.