Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers - Honeywell HE360A on old Lennox furnace. Install issue.
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dave7074
10-31-09, 06:32 AM
I'm having trouble finding a space large enough on the ductwork above my furnace to install the HE360A. Is it okay to cut through and install it where the flexible connector is located?
Additionally, I've tried to attach several photos to this post to make it more clear, but none of the instructions make any sense. I read the site FAQ, and it references links and buttons that don't exist. Very frustrating. How do you attach a photo?
Here is a link to the photos I have on FB.
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Additionally, I've tried to attach several photos to this post to make it more clear, but none of the instructions make any sense. I read the site FAQ, and it references links and buttons that don't exist. Very frustrating. How do you attach a photo?
Here is a link to the photos I have on FB.
David Crowther's Photos | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=839648&l=b011215f84&id=1178914199)
Jay11J
10-31-09, 08:14 AM
Guess you could cut on the flex connections, but you may get a lot air leakage out of that area on the sides.
If I were you, I would of gone with the by-pass unit and mount it on the larger side of the return, then run the by-pass up to the front.
Are you going to use the sailswitch to control the humidiifier?
If I were you, I would of gone with the by-pass unit and mount it on the larger side of the return, then run the by-pass up to the front.
Are you going to use the sailswitch to control the humidiifier?
dave7074
10-31-09, 09:13 AM
Haven't gotten that far yet. Suggestions re sail switch?
So on the other unit, I'd mount on the return, then run a smaller connection over to the output and cut in there?
So on the other unit, I'd mount on the return, then run a smaller connection over to the output and cut in there?
Jay11J
10-31-09, 01:54 PM
Correct on the bypass.
Yes, your older air handler has no HUM hook up on it, so you will use the transformer and sail switch that comes with the kit.
Yes, your older air handler has no HUM hook up on it, so you will use the transformer and sail switch that comes with the kit.
dave7074
10-31-09, 04:31 PM
I'm not sure that I understand the functionality of the bypass. The literature all seems to show the main body of the humidifier mounted to the output, with the bypass going to the return, not the other way around. Does it matter if the humidified air is entered into the return? Or does the humidified air have to go into the air after it leaves the furnace and is heading for the rest of the house? If it can be mounted so it puts the moist air into the return, then can't I mount the original unit on the return? Thanks.
Jay11J
10-31-09, 09:22 PM
It don't matter where you put the unit on for the bypass. Most of the guys prefer them on the return.. That way if there was a problem with it on the water side, you won't damage the air handler or furnace.
The air ALWAYS going to come from the supply side of the system into the return. So It don't matter where the unit mounts.
Where the powered unit like the 360 has a fan inside the unit drawing the hot air and blows it over the pad, and back into the air flow.
The air ALWAYS going to come from the supply side of the system into the return. So It don't matter where the unit mounts.
Where the powered unit like the 360 has a fan inside the unit drawing the hot air and blows it over the pad, and back into the air flow.