The launch of a new
intelligent Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) unit is set to give housing
providers a more flexible and energy efficient way to manage the risk of
condensation.
Elta Fans’ SANO
Intelligent PIV unit represents a significant step-change in PIV technology
thanks to its ability to automatically adjust air flow according to the
temperature and moisture content of the incoming air.
The unit’s Eco-LoFlo
mode checks moisture content when the incoming air is less than 10°C to reduce
airflow to minimum, and provide the most energy efficient, ventilation rates.
By utilising this
function, occupants can benefit from improved comfort levels, as well as
reduced demand on their heating. Additional Normal and Summer modes, plus the
ability to override the unit’s automatic controls, ensure performance can
always match user preference.
The SANO Intelligent
PIV is available in both a loft- and wall-mounted unit. The loft-mounted model
boasts a low maintenance, large G4 grade filter, while the wall-mounted
equivalent contains a G2 filter. Both models have a discreet appearance
designed to blend well within any home.
An industry-leading
choice of six different settings can be chosen by the installer from the
wall-mounted unit’s integral controls, with a further two speed settings
available on the loft-mounted version. This ensures each unit can be fine-tuned
to suit the specific size, layout, thermal properties, and moisture production
of the home.
Such flexibility also
ensures each setting matches the corresponding ventilation rates prescribed by
Part F of the Building Regulations.
John Bradley, Head of
Sales at Elta Group Building Services, said: “PIV technology has largely
remained the same for decades, so it’s with some excitement that we can unveil
a PIV unit that marks such a significant leap forward. Social housing providers
in particular can have full faith in the unit’s ability to control condensation
without compromising occupants’ comfort levels or energy bills.”
