With Aprilaire 700 installed in the return plenum, how far away (minimum) should the model 60 humidistat be located?
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I don't think it will make any difference as long as it is installed on the return duct , in my case , I installed the humidistat about 5 feet from the main unit which is the aprilaire 700 and it's been working like a charm for me specially when I used that outdoor sensor that came with the unit . I hope I was helpfull
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In my opinion that doesn't make that much difference. I installed Siemens/Staefa temperature controls for six years in commercial buildings. I own this model 60 in my own home. I have it installed eye level next to the furnace in the return. Works great.
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David O.:I installed my Aprilaire 700 humidifier on the main duct and mounted the Model 60 Humidistat on the return duct just before the furnace filter. The distance shouldn't be a factor at all.
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Hi, I installed this in my son's house last fall. It has a separate humidistat control, which I installed in the return duct, about six feet from the furnace. It responds to the relative humidity in the house, which we set to 45%. Once set, it maintained an even level of humidity throughout the winter. My son & his family were very happy. No maintenance, except to replace the filter pad this fall. His house is about 1800 square feet. I give it 5 stars!
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I am not 100% certain; so I would rather encourage you to ask a Honeywell or Aprilaire rep. Thanks.
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I'm not sure. In my case I already had an Aprilaire unit so I just replaced the humidification unit and re-hooked up the controls. I wouldn't worry about the warranty. You'd spend more getting them to handle claim than just buying another.
180856
I mounted mine right on the wall using the bracket that came with the heater. I believe 8 to 10 inches is the minimum distance from adjacent walls. I live at an elevation of 5,300' and have no problems. I never considered the distance from the ceiling since I have over 8 feet of clearance, but I believe the instructions addressed those issues.
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Hello, That is too complicated of a question for me but if you call aprilaire and speak to an engineer they will have your answer. They are very helpful.
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No problem with the distance but take into consideration that there is a considerable amount of condensation produced that requires a run off in order to avoid humidity problems. Works well and will give you good results.
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Place your humidifier close to a cold air return so it can circulate the moist air throughout the house.If you have electric heat and it's very cold there (here it is 5 degrees), that may be the best it can do. You may need a larger humidifier.
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I don't think that this will work since it generates steam and I am thinking that you will be drawing the steam through the unit before it gets distributed throughout the house. I recommend that you contact Aprilaire directly with the specifics and they should be able to help you.
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We recommend that you do not place humidifier near heat sources such as stoves, radiators, and heaters. Also, never place humidifier in an area where it is accessible to children. We do recommend locating your humidifier on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier should be at least 4" away from the wall for best results.
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Go to http://www.essickair.com/products/humidifiers/category/whole-house/697-500/ That is the company that makes this. They have a link on the right hand side of the page as you scroll down that says owners manual.
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Sorry for your affliction. This machine seems as advertised. I got a couple of hygrometers to measure the humidification and it helps, but it was also summer/air conditioning season. I'd withhold judgment until I got through a winter with the dry heat of my electric furnace.
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If you use the schematic listed for "Automatic" operation (i.e. intercept the "G" wire between the thermostat and the furnace, putting the new humidistat in between) then this unit will be able to use the furnace blower without firing the furnace. Tapping into the hot water supply (instead of cold) is recommended if you use this feature. My 700 is installed this way and works very well in this configuration.
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I use this unit in attic space with little insulation which is roughly 300 sq ft. On very hot humid days it can bring temps in room to mid 70s.
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My home build in 1995, fairly tight construction and well insulated. ,my previous whole house was drum type humidifier that had constant standing water and did not really do a good job of regulating the humidity. very happy with the Aprilaire unit. has been installed for a month and the condensation on the windows is gone, more comfortable in the house now. The unit only uses water when the controller calls for humidity and with the outdoor sensor this seems to regulate the humidity even more. Pretty much hands off with this unit after the first week of adjusting the humidity controller to my liking. I live in Michigan and the winter this year very cold. Very pleased with this unit and if it ever fails will purchase the same type to replace
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I'm not an HVAC Tech., having said that, everything is possible, however, you need to be maximum of 6 foot from the duct. I think your setup is going to be complicated, so don't complicate it by installing by the heating unit. You can always place the portable humidifiers around the house.
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It must be a minimum of 5 feet, and up to 15 feet away from the dryer will need the auxiliary lint trap (DBLT4W). After 15 feet the lint should be dry enough to blow through the fan so the secondary trap will not be needed. The practical limit of install would be about 45 feet from the dryer, though it will operate on longer runs.