Draught advice needed please!

[ed335d]

The condensation will still form on the panes though. Leaving the windows open sufficiently will prevent it.

Not in my experience - a flat I have had terrible condensation issues (even on the exterior facing walls) leading to mold where tenants weren't managing it. The pump displaces moist air, so helps significantly. They also have a temperature cut off, so don't run all year (not needed in the warmer months).

everyone I know who has had one fitted has enthused about how well they cut down the condensation and made for a more comfortable home

That includes me

[Mr Curta]

I genuinely thought that this was going to be another thread about real ale. Shows how my mind works.

[seikopath]

I genuinely thought that this was going to be another thread about real ale. Shows how my mind works.

Personally i think he ought to have posted in the draft thread

[Lovewatches108]

Thanks for the input all.

I am now going to look into installing this:

http://www.nuaire.co.uk/our-products...i-eco-heat-hc/

[blackal]

Thanks for the input all.

I am now going to look into installing this:

http://www.nuaire.co.uk/our-products...i-eco-heat-hc/

Looks interesting - where are you ducting it to, inside the house?

Let us know how effective you find it?

Al

[Lovewatches108]

Looks interesting - where are you ducting it to, inside the house?

Let us know how effective you find it?

Al

They install it in the loft, duct into a ceiling space in landing on first floor.

[Lovewatches108]

I’ve been quoted some ridiculous prices for installation for what is a £400 unit. Some have quoted £1k+ including the unit. Ridiculous and not paying that for what is no more than a 2/3 hour installation job.

If anyone on this forum is a qualified electrician within the north west London area, with some experience in fitting NuAire products, please give me a shout!

[craig1912]

I’ve been quoted some ridiculous prices for installation for what is a £400 unit. Some have quoted £1k+ including the unit. Ridiculous and not paying that for what is no more than a 2/3 hour installation job.

If anyone on this forum is a qualified electrician within the north west London area, with some experience in fitting NuAire products, please give me a shout!

It’s less than2/3 hours. I think I paid £150. No experience is necessary of fitting them. Cut a hole in the ceiling, fused spur in loft and that about it. You shouldn’t be paying anywher3 near £400 either.
https://www.juiceelectricalsupplies....saAm9bEALw_wcB

http://www.i-sells.co.uk/mob/prod_de...ducts_id=45546

[Lovewatches108]

It’s less than2/3 hours. I think I paid £150. No experience is necessary of fitting them. Cut a hole in the ceiling, fused spur in loft and that about it. You shouldn’t be paying anywher3 near £400 either.
https://www.juiceelectricalsupplies....saAm9bEALw_wcB

http://www.i-sells.co.uk/mob/prod_de...ducts_id=45546

Thanks Craig! £150? Phew, that’s a massive relief. Something didn’t seem right when they quoted me £1k!

As for the product itself, I was looking at the Heat version, which is a little more:

http://www.nuaire.co.uk/our-products...i-eco-heat-hc/

[TomGW]

The Drimaster is a great system and will have an impact on the condensation. However, it won't address the draughts and may even be less effective if there is a constant supply of cold, moist air getting into the house. Fitting a proper draught excluder on the timber door frame should be a priority, together with the Crittal frames.
Heavy, thermal lined curtains will provide a degree of insulation, but will tend to trap cold, moist air between them and the glazing / wall, reducing the effectiveness of the Drimaster system to keep the windows clear of condensation. You should keep secondary glazing on your list of priorities, particularly as older Crittal frames have zero thermal breaks. Also consider your appliances - gas produces a lot of moisture, so electric would be a better choice where condensation is an issue. Ensure you have good extraction systems in the 'wet areas', kitchen and bathrooms.

[golf]

Make up frames that roughly fit the window apertures, cover them tightly with film and install them leaving a two inch gap between them and the existing glazing. Looks shit but will keep you warm(er). Ideal stopgap seeing as the tabloids are screaming about the third ice age coming next week .

Better known as council estate double glazing when I was a kid most of the estate had it!
We used to put an hairdryer on it later to tighten it up. I recommended this idea to a young lad that works for me as his bedroom at home is not double glazed.