The best fresh and dry air solution
Keep your house fresh and dry all year round Contribute towards your heating in winter Assist your cooling in summer Save energy and money
Install a SolarVenti to prevent mould, mildew and musty smells, creating a healthy & comfortable indoor atmosphere
Cr eate a Healthy Environment - nomoreMould & Musty Smells
We all know it too well - cold or damp spaces that are not ventilated properly get stuffy, the air becomes stale & property becomes mouldy and damp, even creating problems like condensation and mildew. Metal equipment rusts, clothes and curtains start to smell and stain. Dampness can create major maintenance and deterioration issues, while also making your property less attractive and less valuable.
The Many Benefits of Solar Venti
An EconomicandEfficient Solution
SolarVenti is environmentally friendly as it uses only a small amount of high quality materials in it's construction, no maintenance or running costs as it is entirely solar powered - but that is just the beginning. Energy Saving - Reduce your bills & green house gas emissions. Saves you a significant amount on your heating (& cooling) bill. Entirely Solar Powered. Security - Ventilation without the need for open windows. Asset Protection - Avoid your house and contents being damaged by the effects of damp and condensation. Fresh Indoors - Improve air circulation, keeps it fresh & dry inside. Come home to a nice fresh smell and a healthy, comfortable environment. Remove odours, carbon dioxide, water vapour and other contaminants. Prevent mould, mildew, damp and condensation. SolarVenti solves damp problems efficiently with minimal outlay and no ongoing costs!
The appropriate SolarVenti unit will provide you and your family with an enjoyable and healthy environment, while protecting the house and its contents against the damaging effect of humidity. It will keep your house fresh and dry, reducing the risk of respiratory problems without using any power. SolarVenti will also help lower your energy bills and minimise your ecological footprint. In winter your house will be warmer and much more pleasant to be in, particularly buildings not regularly used. You will notice how much faster the house can be heated to a comfortable temperature (because it's dry); that electrical goods and tools will be protected from rusting; drawers and doors will no longer jam; linen will not go damp and smelly; salt and sugar no longer solidifies.
C ar e for the people and things in your life!
New SustainableHomes
Ideal for:
In order to meet current building standards and be energy efficient, new houses are now better insulated and almost airtight. However, a reasonable level of fresh air is required to remove odours, carbon dioxide, water vapour and many other toxic contaminants from outgasing furnishings, electrical goods & cleaning products. SolarVenti is one simple addition to your home with many benefits - harnessing the sun to supplement your heating and cooling, improving air quality and reducing the risk of factors that may affect the health of your family.
All Homes, whether old or new Garages, Workshops and Underfloor Drying Rooms and Pool Houses Caravans and Sheds Motels and Holiday Homes Schools and Day Care Centres Community Buildings and Sports Clubs Offices and Shops
Tap into Nature and Choose Solar Venti for your Home
What does SolarVenti do?
How does SolarVenti work?
SolarVenti is designed to ventilate and keep the house dry. By supplying dry preheated air whenever the sun shines, the system lowers humidity and improves air quality. SolarVenti continuously ventilates with dry, warm air, eliminating condensation and reducing the risk of damp, mould and mildew. This makes the house healthier and more comfortable to live in, as well as easier to heat. Consequently, installing a SolarVenti will result in significant savings on your heating bills.
The system is free to run and is entirely solar powered, so it is free to operate. When the sun shines the air in the collector is heated and the integrated solar panel produces power (and extra heat) to drive the built-in fan, which blows air into the house via a ceiling or wall duct. The fresh warm air injected by the system dries, ventilates and provides the home with additional heat.
SolarVenti operating principle:
Fan
Preheated fresh air is blown into the room
Special perforated aluminium plate. PV panel Black felt mat
Cover
Fresh air from outside is drawn in through hundreds of small holes covering the back of the unit and a layer of heavy-duty black felt. The system has been designed to minimise the amounts of dust & pollen drawn in, so that the best possible improvement in air quality is achieved. When the system is running, the special air circulation system & double-skin Polycarbonate in the collector provides optimal insulation against heat loss. If the desired temperature (set on the conveniently located thermostat) has been reached the system will automatically turn off. The clever SolarVenti design is patented worldwide and the collector will not overheat even on the warmest days, as excess heat is naturally vented. These elegant solar collectors can be mounted on a roof or fixed to a wall.
Fresh air inlets – across the entire reverse side
When the main unit is switched off, the solar power can be used to operate a “Heat Extraction” fan (extracting hot air out) or “Cool-In” fan (bringing cool air in). This allows air to be constantly brought into the house at any time of year, resulting in the best possible air quality wherever you need it.
Australian Patent Number 2002350429
See the Cooling Section for more information.
SolarVenti - a solution for so many problems! Asthma and other Respiratory Problems
Mustiness or Poor Air Quality
SolarVenti will help establish a healthy indoor environment with low allergen levels preventing inflammation and swelling in airways that trigger asthma. Australia has one of the highest asthma rates in the world, with more than two million Australians affected.
While old houses are particularly prone to have many problems requiring better ventilation, even new homes suffer from stale and toxic air conditions due to lack of ventilation, as modern windows and doors seal so tight. SolarVenti effectively solves these issues and ensures a fresh and enjoyable setting.
Everyone, especially children, are affected by dust mites and allergens but until we reduce & minimise these, we don't know just how much these affect us. It is critical to take action to remove dampness and humidity, thereby creating conditions that will minimise dust mite levels. Dust mites, mould and mildew are some of the most common asthma triggers and all thrive in humid conditions. The key to combating humidity is ventilation. Open windows and doors are great for ventilation, but not always practical or possible. In many homes the location of openings and poor airflow around the building, limit the amount of ventilation that can be achieved. SolarVenti is a safe and convenient way of ensuring adequate ventilation, avoiding build-up of humidity, preventing mould and mildew as well as reducing the number of dust mites. During winter the Asthma foundation recommends heating the home to reduce condensation, while maintaining adequate ventilation. SolarVenti is a simple, natural and cost effective way to do this as it not only naturally warms, but also improves air quality by bringing in fresh, dry air.
Pool Houses SolarVenti will help minimise condensation and the smell of chlorine, while reducing heating costs & the need for dehumidification.
Condensation When there is high moisture levels in a building, warm moist air makes contact with cold surfaces like windows or doors and moisture condensates on the cold surface creating an ideal breading ground for mould, mildew, fungi etc. The Australian Archicentre says, condensation will cause mould growth and generate conditions conducive to termite, borer, cockroach, silverfish, dust mite and other infestations all of which may cause diseases or structural damage.
House is Cold and Difficult to Heat As 1000's of SolarVenti customers have discovered - the key to overcoming these problems is to get and keep the house dry: “We find that we now can warm the house in about 20 minutes, whereas it previously used to take three or four hours. This increased efficiency of our heating is clearly a result of the house now being dry after a significant reduction in moisture levels since the installation of our SolarVenti." Chris & Mary Meehan, Essendon.
Drying Clothes Inside SolarVenti appeared on the popular Carbon Cops program, showing how successfully it can be used to supply warm and dry air, creating a very effective drying room. Ask us for a DVD showing you how it works.
Mould and Mildew Indoor mould is a common cause of perennial allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and bronchitis as well as asthma. Mould is damaging to everybody's health and property, and generally underestimated for the long list of health conditions it causes.
Keeping your house dry, prevents mould and mildew from developing.
Dampness and Damp Sub-Floor Area Living or working in a damp or poorly ventilated building puts the health of the occupants at risk. Installing a SolarVenti unit ensures a fresh, dry and healthy environment, while reducing the cost of heating. If you have moisture related problems under the house, SolarVenti may be a cost effective way of addressing issues such as bad smells, rotting floor boards and rising damp. Protect your property by keeping the sub floor area dry. SolarVenti has solved major damp problems around Australia - case studies are available upon request.
Install a SolarVenti and Enjoy Free Heating & Cooling Heating Solutions
SolarVent Hybrid - provides Hot Water as well
SolarVenti is primarily a ventilation system (replacing moist stale air with fresh dry air) but the larger systems can contribute greatly towards heating any space. As well as being an additional heat source with no running costs, there is another indirect, but very significant benefit - by providing a constant drying effect on the space, reducing humidity, the amount of heat required from the main heating system (central heating, wood-burning stove, etc.) is greatly reduced as dry buildings heat faster! The efficiency of any heating system is enhanced and the heat distributes quicker (as the air is not damp). A completely dry house also harnesses more heat from the sun coming through windows and doors.
The Hybrid Sv30, in addition to all the other benefits, also supplies you with free hot water throughout much of the year. The circulation of water through the collector is again achieved with the concealed Solar Panels and a 12V pump. It can be connected to an existing hot water tank or choose from a range of tanks including boosting with wood, gas or electric.
With the right sized SolarVenti system, the number of days that you need a heater will be reduced and, on these days, heating will only be required later in the day at a much lower setting - thereby dramatically reducing your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Your home will “feel naturally warmer” and if you currently have a “bone chilling cold” house it winter, it will never be the same again once a SolarVenti is at work! It will save you money, while also providing a healthier and more comfortable place to live. A summary of a report by Denmark's Technical University is available (manuals page) on our website. In a well-designed, Sustainable Home, especially with high thermal mass (= better ability to absorb the heat generated) a SolarVenti will have an even bigger impact, and may be the only heating assistance required in many regions.
Controller The purpose built controller is simple to install and easy to operate. It allows you to set desired temperature and choose fan speed (the lower the fan speed the higher the temperature of the incoming air).
Testimonial: “The warm fresh air our SolarVenti provides on clear sunny days has in conjunction with the high thermal mass of the house raised the base line temperature to a level that ensures that we generally only need our wood fired stove during the evenings of the winter months.” Vanessa Craven & Zdena Schwangmeier, Daylesford, VIC
Cooling Solutions SolarVenti installations can also incorporate one of a number of great Cooling Systems. A conveniently located SolarVenti Controller (standard with medium and large units) will work to achieve your desired temperature. It automatically ensures that the system ceases to bring in heated air when the desired temperature has been reached and then (if installed) activates the cooling system. Depending on the design of the house and it's surrounds, you may choose a Heat Extraction Unit (installed in a ceiling or wall) or a Cool-In Unit (installed to bring in cool air). As many customers have experienced - simply extracting the hot air from your house can be surprisingly effective to achieve relief on those hot days. If cool air (of a satisfactory quality) is available from around or under the building the Cool-In Unit will provide additional cooling, again with no running costs. Our In-Ground Cooling Kit takes this one step further. In-Ground Cooling Kits (IGC) - provide an even cooler solution to increasingly hot weather. The system enables you to draw in fresh, cooled air, travelling through a series of pipes installed 0.3-1 m underground. Ideally the air intake should be in a cool, shaded area outside and the pipes installed in slightly damp ground e.g. where a garden is watered, as the evaporation of moisture increases the efficiency of the cooling system. The IGC system has proved extremely effective in Australian conditions, not only helping you keep cool but also ensuring good ventilation throughout summer.
(IGC) In-Ground Cooling System
South side of the house
Cool Air Manifold in 125mm PVC or PEH pipe
SolarVenti can help you keep the house cool during summer, by using the natural coolness of the ground. As long as the sun shines on your SolarVenti unit the cool air will continue to flow into your house.
Plants create coolness
Minimum 120 metres of corrugated 25mm plastic pipe Pebbles to allow drainage of water generated by condensation
Manifold for air inlet
Night Cooling A standard system only operates when the sun is shining. SolarVenti now offers a package that allows you to charge a battery for night operation ventilating your house with fresh (cool) air from the outside, which can dramatically lower the indoor temperature. The night cooling option can be used to run a standard system or our cooling units.
Examples of Testimonials ...ask us for more! Asthma/BeachHouse
“Our children, who experience allergies to dust mites and mould, were finding it difficult to cope with the musty state of our beach house. It was getting to the point where they no longer wished to go there. Since the SolarVenti has been installed, our childrenʼs symptoms have disappeared. the air inside our beach house is fresh as soon as we arrive and everyone is much happier. I particularly recommend this product to allergy sufferers; it has been a worthwhile investment for our family.” Elizabeth Foster, Willoughby, NSW
Cooling
“Prior to installing my SolarVenti unit with ʻin ground cooling systemʼ, the average summer day time temperature inside my ʻportableʼ house was 35 degrees. The cooling system has made a huge difference to the comfort of the house and since the installation; I have not experienced temperatures above 28 degrees.” Chris O'Brien, Jindera, NSW
Car avan Comfor t
“We have had SolarVenti in the annexe of our caravan for a year now. It has made a big difference to our comfort. We have experienced drier, fresher air and have had no mildew problems since the SolarVenti was installed. In addition to these benefits, we have also enjoyed the system supplying warm air in winter and cooler air in summer thanks to the thermostat control and Cool-In fan.” Ingrid Klein, Esperance, WA
Condensation/Mustiness
“The results were immediate: the next day the house had lost its musty smell; the persistent heavy condensation in the morning on the inside of windowsended and the house is now free of mildew and full of fresh air...and all without the use of an external power source!” Peter Meloy, Bensville, NSW
Mould Gone
“Gone is the feeling of dampness and musty smells and our mould problems are now a thing of the past.” Ken & Berryl Atkinson, Macedon, VIC
Cold andDamp- No Mor e
“I was amazed by the difference. No more mouldy, musty smell, no more 'icebox' feel.” Peter Aberdeen, Adelaide Hills, SA
ReducedHeatingCosts
“The SolarVenti has reduced our heating costs significantly and will pay for it self overtime. We would highly recommend SolarVenti to anyone wanting to combat dampness and contribute towards heating.” Vanessa Craven & Zdena Schwangmeier, Daylesford, VIC
Why you should install a Solar Venti
It provides a healthy & pleasant indoor environment It removes moisture & therefore addresses problems such as: damp, mould, mildew, musty smells or other humidity issues It improves air quality, which is good for everybody, especially for people with asthma and other respiratory problems It contributes significantly towards heating the house Significant cooling can be achieved with the additional SV-Cooling Systems It is solar powered & therefore has No-Running Costs It is an ecologically sustainable solution that reduces your energy consumption It protects your property & contents against the damaging effects of moisture It increases security by eliminating the need for opening windows
Easy to Install - The SolarVenti system should be fitted on a roughly north facing wall. A wall installation can easily be carried out by a handyman or a professional installer in a few hours. Or if you don't have a suitable wall space, roof mounting kits for all types of roofs are available. Complete and simple instructions for both wall and roof-mounted units are provided for DIY enthusiasts. Where to use Solar Venti
SolarVenti is extremely versatile and used for both residential and commercial applications such as schools and offices - in the city or the country, in the mountains and by the sea. This truly versatile product has been used in a wide variety of applications to ensure fresh and dry conditions: clothes drying in the laundry or a purpose built space; for garages with vintage cars and motorbikes; to keep collections and artworks in the best condition; for store rooms; drying rooms; cabins; boats & houseboats; community halls…over 25,000 units have been installed.
Model :
S V2
S V3
S V7
S V14
S V30
2
2
2
2
110m
250m2
Up to 15ºC
Up to 30ºC
Up to 40ºC
60m3/hour
80m3/hour
140m3/hour
Ventilation Area: (approx)
25m
40m
60m
Temp R is e:
Up to 11ºC
Up to 15ºC
Airflow
25m3/hour
30m3/hour
Dimens ions (mm):
524 x 524 x 55
720 x 524 x 55
W eight (K g):
4.8
5.8
1020 x 720 x 55 1990 x 720 x 100 3000 x 1020 x 100 10.1
19.4
29.5
Frame:
---------------------------------------------Aluminium----------------------------------------------------
C olour:
-----------------------------------Black, White or Aluminium------------------------------------------
Front Face:
-----------------Shockproof and UV-Resistant Polycarbonate (Twin Skin)----------------------
Abs orber:
---------------------------------2mm Heavy-Duty Black Felt------------------------------------------
B ack P anel:
-----------------------------0.8mm Special Perforated Aluminium-----------------------------------
P ower - P V P anel
6 Watt
6 Watt
12 Watt
12 Watt
12 + 12 Watt
Fan:
1.8 Watt
1.8 Watt
4.8 Watt
4.8 Watt
6.2 Watt
Air Outlet:
100mm
100mm
125mm
125mm
125mm
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