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GeneralAire Humidifier Install Question
I installed a General Aire Model 1042L Humidifier 4 years ago with the
bypass 6 in duct installed in the return air duct. I was just wondering the effect of having the bypass line in the return air on the air filter which is downstream of the bypass. Questions: - 1. Will the moist air drawn through the air filter not affect the operation of the filter? - 2. Will the moisture be retained by the filter? The reason why I when this route is that my heater supply duct is very narrow about 5 in (which is too narrow for the 6in bypass line). The duct is 5 in high by 20 in wide. Thanks. |
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GeneralAire Humidifier Install Question
On Feb 11, 11:31 pm, malam wrote:
I installed a General Aire Model 1042L Humidifier 4 years ago with the bypass 6 in duct installed in the return air duct. I was just wondering the effect of having the bypass line in the return air on the air filter which is downstream of the bypass. Questions: - 1. Will the moist air drawn through the air filter not affect the operation of the filter? - 2. Will the moisture be retained by the filter? The reason why I when this route is that my heater supply duct is very narrow about 5 in (which is too narrow for the 6in bypass line). The duct is 5 in high by 20 in wide. Thanks. I guess the first question is what kind of filter? If it's the disposable kind, I doubt the extra moisture will be a problem for the filter. If it's electronic, I'd read the manual or contact the manufacturer. I've never been a fan of the bypass type humdidifiers for 2 reasons. One is it reduces the capacity of the blower. Second is, someone has to remember to close off the bypass during AC season, or it will reduce the blower capacity during summer too. And third, related to your concern, I've never thought it was a good idea to send humid air through the furnace blower, hot heat exchanger, etc. With a self powered unit, the humid air goes out the hot air plenum and never into the furnace. I've never seen any actual data or reports however, that say the bypass models cause problems though. |
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