Does an enthalpic heat exchanger require more maintenance than a standard one?
No, caring for an enthalpic heat exchanger is no more demanding than for a standard one. Maintenance is described in the user manual and in our video guide. In short: first vacuum the exchanger with a soft brush attachment, then rinse it with clean water (max. 50 °C). Never use compressed air or a pressure washer.
After rinsing, allow all water to drain completely. Remaining moisture can be carefully blown out with a regular hairdryer, but always use cold air only. Once the exchanger is completely dry, place it back into the unit in the same orientation as before removal.
We do not recommend using chemicals for cleaning. Only if disinfection is absolutely necessary may a weak solution of peracetic acid be used, followed by very thorough rinsing with clean water.
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RECUTECH are equipped with the latest enthalpic membrane METALPIC. They excel in top-class heat and humidity recovery, high resistance to pressure differences, and long service life. They are among the most advanced enthalpic heat exchangers currently available on the market.
ZERN are fully plastic enthalpic heat exchangers, very efficient, with slightly better moisture transfer, but with higher pressure loss.
No, never block the condensate drain.
Even though enthalpic heat exchangers produce only a minimal amount of condensate due to moisture transfer, in severe frost and specific humidity conditions, condensate can still occur. Blocking the drain could cause irreversible damage to your unit.
Protože entalpický výměník přenáší i vlhkost, mohlo by se zdát, že riziko vzniku plísní je vyšší. Ve skutečnosti však veškerá vlhkost odchází pryč spolu s čerstvým vzduchem, takže riziko vzniku plísní nehrozí.
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Yes, installation is simple. Just follow the instructions provided with your unit. As with a standard exchanger, it needs to be removed occasionally for cleaning – the process is the same, except that you put the enthalpic exchanger back in instead.