how is the air supplied for combustion? I would put this in my basement and would like to draw outside air for combustion for the unit.
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There is no specific air intake port like on larger tankless units and the installation manual does not mention anything I can find regarding air intake options.
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Firstly here's the product manual from the Takagi website. http://www.takagi.com/download/product_manuals/T-KJr2-T-K4-T-D2.pdfIt is possible to pull air from outside. There's a diagram on the botom of page 14 that shows converting the unit with a Direct-Vent Conversion kit.Page 6 states it's Part No. 9007667005 (TK-TV10), which I believe can be found here.AO Smith 9007667005 Direct Vent Conversion Kit
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It is my understanding that this type of heater should not be used in a tightly enclosed space like a basement, for fear of carbon monoxide build up. I know it is safe for a garage where there is more ventilation.
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Same as the others have stated. Outside only. Maybe under an Umbrella or a completely open shelter type structure in a park or a car port, if the weather turns on you. The SilverFire hunter stove is a good option for venting the smoke outside. That requires modifications to your structure of course. Do you have a fireplace?
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I have not had any problems using the stove outside. I would not use the yellow HEET indoors. To be on the safe side. I think it could be toxic to breathe the fumes so I would want a lot of ventilation.
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That is my experience with it. The unit has done a great job drying out the air in our basement. However at times it does blow warm air.
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This fan puts out a lot of air flow - I use it to vent humidity from my home's basement. For that volume you may want to a "duct booster" fan which has a quarter of the air flow.
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Yes, but it will deplete the oxygen in the air and in too small of a room since it is not vented. Therefore it should not be used as a sole source of heat in a living area. Is fine for basements, garages and emergency heat.
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I get a slight gas odor when it ignites each time it lights. I am hooked up to natural gas which has an abundant amount of odorant. I have a natural gas cooking stove with electronic igniters. with the delayed ignition of the burners I get the same odor. with the heater the burner is quite long compared to the small pilot. I'm guessing with the large amount of gas being pumped out it can't burn all the fumes that quickly. ask your installer and see if he has the same explanation. also as long as there is no excessive amount of carbon monoxide everything should be ok. please advise me on my comments . remember I am not an expert. so ask these questions of your installer and advise if he agrees. I have my heater in a remolded garage converted into a large bathroom, shower and laundry which in itself has a lot of odors. I will be shortly be installing a fan which will hopefully disparate most of the odors. gordy from meriden conn.
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you place this unit in the supply air grill in the room your trying to get more air flow into and low the temperature of the room. As the air is blowing in your room that you have put this unit in. This unit has air blowinto the unit and blows out the air from the unit with an increase of air blowing in your room now with a lower temperature as well.
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I set mine up to draw fumes or hot air out of my garage. It fit perfectly into the opening of a roof vent. It is only max 400cfm so your volumetric flow is not high, but to move some fumes it works. I found paint spray vapor deposited on my fan blades so it does work somewhat ok. But it is not sealed, spark proof or waterproof so think about your application carefully & be sure you are not creating a hazard
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I installed mine through a single wall (1" thick wood). It has a metal diverter that changes the outflow from outward to downward and the diverter also has a flap in it to keep outside air from coming in, but since the "outside" for me was protected from weather, and I wanted outside air to come in even when the fan was not in use, I didnʻt use the diverter. I just mounted the fan in the wall (after making an 8 inch or so hole in the wall). To keep bugs, etc outside I built a square frame around the outside hole with 2x4 wood, and made a small window screen covering for it. Worked out well. The fan is so quiet I have to look at it to see if its on. I installed mine through a single wall (1" thick wood). It has a metal diverter that changes the outflow from outward to downward and the diverter also has a flap in it to keep outside air from coming in, but since the "outside" for me was protected from weather, and I wanted outside air to come in even when the fan was not in use, I didnʻt use the diverter. I just mounted the fan in the wall (after making an 8 inch or so hole in the wall). To keep bugs, etc outside I built a square frame around the outside hole with 2x4 wood, and made a small window screen covering for... » Read More I installed mine through a single wall (1" thick wood). It has a metal diverter that changes the outflow from outward to downward and the diverter also has a flap in it to keep outside air from coming in, but since the "outside" for me was protected from weather, and I wanted outside air to come in even when the fan was not in use, I didnʻt use the diverter. I just mounted the fan in the wall (after making an 8 inch or so hole in the wall). To keep bugs, etc outside I built a square frame around the outside hole with 2x4 wood, and made a small window screen covering for it. Worked out well. The fan is so quiet I have to look at it to see if its on. « Show Less
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Anytime! & EnjoyBut Do keep in Mind, It's Not something that will Circulate a LARGE Room. I believe the have Bigger units similar to this that's probably better fit for that kind of a job.Also, remember Not to keep things Such as Wires, curtains or cloth clothing and materials so close to it Because they will melt or catch fire but the warning label will tell you more of it.
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I don't know how combustible the fumes are but since you're doing a basement floor I'm guessing ventilation won't be a good as a garage so I'd contact the manufacturer. I will say that my husband turned the pilot light for the water heater off over night when he applied the product. The next morning he lit the pilot with no issues. We left the man door open all night and the overhead door open 1" to help it dry and vent. I just love the look.
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I thought I had the same problem but it started going when the heater comes up to temp. It kind of does it's own thing going on then off a minute after the flame goes out. Then the flame comes on and a few minutes later the blower comes on.My basement is big (30 x 40) with 10 foot ceilings insulated and I leave the heat on #3 about an hour before going down to rehearse (musician) and the temp has come up nicely and the blower goes on and off as needed. It also could be a break in period because you will get a slight smell until you put some hours on the unit. One other hint the blower just can't be turned on but the heater must heat up then it will work. I like the unit and works as expected. I thought I had the same problem but it started going when the heater comes up to temp. It kind of does it's own thing going on then off a minute after the flame goes out. Then the flame comes on and a few minutes later the blower comes on.My basement is big (30 x 40) with 10 foot ceilings insulated and I leave the heat on #3 about an hour before going down to rehearse (musician) and the temp has come up nicely and the blower goes on and off as needed. It also could be a break in period because you will get a slight smell until you put some hours on the unit. One other hint the blower just... » Read More I thought I had the same problem but it started going when the heater comes up to temp. It kind of does it's own thing going on then off a minute after the flame goes out. Then the flame comes on and a few minutes later the blower comes on.My basement is big (30 x 40) with 10 foot ceilings insulated and I leave the heat on #3 about an hour before going down to rehearse (musician) and the temp has come up nicely and the blower goes on and off as needed. It also could be a break in period because you will get a slight smell until you put some hours on the unit. One other hint the blower just can't be turned on but the heater must heat up then it will work. I like the unit and works as expected. « Show Less
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The unit is loud with the fan and burner going. Also you have a confined space, where the outlet is pointed is of concern. Again confined space, air quality will be an issue, possibly lethal.
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Tim;Simply light and place in the actual smoke chamber opposite the exhaust vent. You will have plenty of convection to keep it burning.
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Once you install this fan in the basement, unless you have a window open in the basement, it will draw air from upstairs, under the door. You will not believe how well it draws.