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Old 04-18-13, 11:23 PM   #405
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Thanks for the data!
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Originally Posted by Fornax View Post
According to their specsheet in the lowest setting (of 3) they are said to use 8 watts. What I measure right now is 34 watts though for the two combined.
To me this is plausible since the fans have to overcome the load of the dustfilters and the HX-core. I can also see when the filter(s) are getting poluted, powerusage will climb up slightly to 36/37W.

Earlier I mentioned to you the fans are very silent. And indeed they are when they need not overcome any resistance. As they are now they do make some sound, comparable with any whole-house-ventilator.
When you install larger filters the resistance should drop, and with it the noise and power consumption.
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