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How do you prevent noise pollution from the ventilation system?
Noise pollution from a ventilation system can be very disruptive. As an installer, your goal is to install a system that functions as quietly as possible. In this article, we share a few handy tips to prevent or minimise noise.
1) Basic rules for a silent ventilation system
To prevent noise, it is important that the ventilation system experiences as little resistance as possible. This not only ensures less noise, but also makes the system more energy efficient. The most important basic rules are:
- Have a ducting design completed, this will calculate the requirements and pressure resistance levels and all related noise implications.
- Use only approved installers, who are trained and understand the legislation around ventilation.
- Please ensure only insulated ducting is used in unheated areas.
- Use the correct ducting, minimise bends and sharp radius`s.
- Don’t deviate from a design without consulting with the design team.
- Always size the MVHR unit accordingly, never undersize an MVHR unit, under sizing a unit will require it to run at a higher speed therefor causing more noise
This is how you create an optimally functioning ventilation system that is quiet and efficient.
2) Minimise noise with an air distribution box
With a good air distribution system, such as an Ubbink distribution box, you can reduce the resistance of the ventilation system even further. This has advantages such as:
Better placement: Because the air distribution box acts as a sound attenuator and is often located in a technical room, the sound remains away from the residents and will prevent noise pollution in the living areas.
Using an air distribution box is a smart choice for a low-noise ventilation system.
3) Low-noise ventilation thanks to a good laying design
Noise pollution can be prevented during the design phase. This is where you make the most important choices for the design of the air distribution system. Some tips:
Look critically at the design : Can it be smarter? Can it be better? By looking critically at the design once more, you can design the perfect system.
Think SMART before you start : If you think carefully about the layout and placement of the ventilation system in advance, you can avoid many problems
A good design provides quieter ventilation and saves time during installation.
Do you have any questions or need additional help?
When drawing up a layout plan, Ubbink offers technical support. We offer everything MVHR Total solutions.
We don’t just want to sell you a box and never see you again, we pride ourselves on putting the customer first, no chatbots at Ubbink, just a knowledgeable person who wants you to have a hassle free experience.
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A complete Ubbink ventilation system comprises five components, from the ventilation unit to the finishing valve:
- Ubiflux heat recovery units: Extremely compact ventilation units for wall or ceiling installation.
- Air Excellent air distribution system: Flexible and modular.
- Aerfoam insulated pipe system.
- Roof Terminals: Suitable for flat and sloping roofs, both insulated and non-insulated.
- Haelix supply and discharge valves: Available in round and square designs.
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