Indoor Pool and Spa Ventilation

Before the selection and implementation of appropriate ventilation equipment to wet area enclosures can be done, an understanding of the complexities involved needs to be understood.

The phenomena of moisture precipitation, commonly perceived as indoor rain, is a situation brought about by the sharp contrast of thermal differentials within the area itself.

The spread of odour created by varying forms of chlorination, mould etc.can also contribute to a degree of discomfort throughout a building particularly those of a residential nature.

In initial building design, careful consideration as to the nature and or composition of the area ultimately determines the necessary equipment required to resolve the problem.
In retro fitting, a complete and accurate assessment of the existing dynamics is required before the solution can be determined.

In conclusion, ensure you do not resolve the problem by creating another problem.

Do not presume the architect has the knowledge required to resolve or address the aspect of ventilation in a Pool / Spa enclosure.

Today the concept of indoor bathing areas and the benefits to be derived from them is taken for granted. Unfortunately the necessity of ventilation is forgotten until all manner of problems arise.

Deterioration of building materials, due to excessive moisture absorption is a common occurance. The lack of appropriate ventilation brings about costly repairs, which could have been prevented.

Correct enclosure design is paramount in ensuring that the building provides the maximum benefits whilst requiring minimal maintenence. Too much is made of trying to have the pool enclosure conform to the overall design theme of the home without appropriate consideration to the essential fundamentals as is required for wet areas, heated or otherwise.

Wet areas need continuous and effective ventilation, and in an appropriate manner. Fundamental to venting a pool enclosure is peripheral air entry 400 mm from ground level, and a central convergence of the air mass discharging to atmosphere. The higher the peripheral air ingress, the greater the incidence of moisture precipitation within the building, especially with a heated water mass.

Cross Flow venting is inefficient and never appropriate for heated enclosures. Mechanical venting such as exhaust fans are only capable extraction whilst on and can never be as effective or cost efficient as an appropriate natural system.

The Condor Roof Ventilator can be structurally mounted to the roof making it ideal for cyclonic regions.

Construction is stainless steel and finished with polyester resin in colorbond colours.

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	Diagrams of performance relate to research data and the use of Condor Kinetic systems only.
	Note in the diagram above, ideal air entry into a heated wet area enclosure should be within 300 - 400mm off ground level.

	CONDOR DREADNAUGHT SERIES *VORTEX POOL ROOF VENTILATOR*

		natural efficient silent maitenance free no running costs

This is a general indication as to what is available in respect to roof ventilator sizes when using Condor technology.

Selection of Condor Roof Ventilators needs to be proportional to air ingress with roof location being governed by manner of peripheral ingress.

Condor engineers will be able to best advise on receipt of plans showing plan area and water mass along with locations and type of air ingress.

VORTEX		HEIGHT	WIDTH	ROOF	PROFILE
	450MM DIA S/S	380	550	ALL	ALL
	600MM DIA S/S	450	655	ALL	ALL
	700MM DIA S/S	530	840	ALL	ALL
	900MM DIA S/S	570	1100	ALL	ALL
	900MM DIA S/S	570	1100	ALL	ALL

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All Condor products are architectural in nature in that they are supplied project specific.

Roof Ventilators are supplied as per roof type, pitch and profile enabling correct and efficient installation.

The Condor Kinetic Roof Ventilator - the most efficient roof ventilators in the world today


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