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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Plumbing => Topic started by: woodwalker2010 on May 29, 2013, 06:13:44 PM

Title: Water to air exchanger location
Post by: woodwalker2010 on May 29, 2013, 06:13:44 PM

I'm getting ready to order materials to hook up my owb I just purchased, but was wondering about my water to air heat exchanger for my forced air. My question is, can I install the hx on the return side of the blower on the furnace and let the blower pull the warm air through it as opposed to above the blower? I have more room in this location because of the AC coil and duct work above the blower. I can put the hx above the AC coil but it would be a heck of a lot easier if I put it below it. Thanks.

Title: Re: Water to air exchanger location
Post by: willieG on May 29, 2013, 09:21:23 PM

you want it on the "clean" side of the filter. you do not want your exchanger to act as a pre filter and clog up with dust and dirt

Title: Re: Water to air exchanger location
Post by: Dano on May 30, 2013, 07:09:28 AM

I put mine on the return side . I just moved the filter above it. Works just fine

Title: Re: Water to air exchanger location
Post by: Drivebymashing on May 30, 2013, 03:44:15 PM

I also put mine on return side but couldnt fit any filters right above it
SO i can had to put filters in all return ducts in house i have three filters before it now...

Title: Re: Water to air exchanger location
Post by: Scott7m on June 10, 2013, 10:23:24 PM

If you'd want to take some pics and text/email them to me I can help take some of the guesswork out of it for you, let me know if I can help.  My number is in my signature at the bottom

Title: Re: Water to air exchanger location
Post by: woodwalker2010 on June 13, 2013, 07:26:31 PM

Thanks guys. S7M, I will get some pictures for you. I'm leaning towards putting a 16x18 above the AC coil, I think I can squeeze it in but maybe the return would be less of a headache, as far as installation goes. Thanks again everyone, awesome forum by the way. Lots of great info on here.

Title: Re: Water to air exchanger location
Post by: Scott7m on June 13, 2013, 08:15:56 PM

I'd try to keep it on the supply side if I could, once you go to return side u have to make a new spot for your filter