A look at the Broan AI Series ERV with Travis Rasch

[@baxt1412]

Just fyi I found the background music a bit loud and distracting. Not horrible, but enough to notice. Thanks for the post. Always looking to learn more and solidify existing knowledge

[@AnotherMe890]

It was hard to hear the talking at times over the back ground music

[@MichaelJ674]

I think the problem is actually a poor quality microphone-probably just used the mic on the camera or phone. I actually find it kind of consistent with Scott’s emphasis on building cost-effective quality homes; put the money where you get the most bang for the buck. He’s not trying to be Matt Risinger who builds high-end homes and has a very professional income-generating KZbin channel. That said, a decent microphone and decent editing software is pretty standard for KZbin these days, but that’s a choice for Scott to make. Regardless, I really appreciate and value the content and am willing to overlook any video production shortcomings 😊.

[@ChristopherArmstrong1]

Can I connect my ERV to my existing heat pump vs having it completely separate?

[@nedunonnyp704]

I Have Broan B150E75NT AI Series. I did the Independent Install T1 Setup. When Exhausting/Supplying from/to more than One Area/Room/Locations, How do you maintain Suction/Supply Air? I Have noticed a Significant drop in Air Suction from Exhaust and Decrease in Supply Air when I "Tee" in to more than One Area. The 6in Ducts drastically drops the air movement after I "Tee" Off into Any Location. How do You Overcome this?

[@rodrigoserrano3984]

Its hard to hear, a lot of background noise and when talking it gets muffled.

[@DB57RB]

Great video! Been looking into these Broan systems and was happy to find this video.

[@MrCannonls]

This is awesome. Thanks so much for your effort. Currently researching ERV’s for our build.

[@JordieG8]

I can confirm there is no airflow difference between the MERV 13 and MERV 8.

[@josephmerritt1411]

Nice video discussion of a practical ERV implementation. A suggestion at the beginning of the video is to describe the house's square footage and whether the home is 1 story, split level, or 2 story.

[@kurtsemlinger6859]

Great video as always Scott. A few questions. Price wise, how much does a normal ERV with installation add to your HVAC job? Also, could you add a boost button to your vent hood? Automatically boosting your ERV to essentially add make up air?

[@jrcoulter]

When Matt drops a video... I sleep When Scott drops a video... REAL SHIT

[@jtmg11]

mans's been asleep for a minute lolz

[@larryseibold4287]

Thanks for this video Scott. I feel that Broan does a terrible job of marketing material and technical training/install documentation of the AI units and the various controls. There are a lot of modes and options, but they don't really inform you of them. It would be great to know them up front when choosing and buying stuff. Back to this video. I like what you did here. As per my comment above in options, i think that you went off the reservation (the manual), in that you seem to have enhance/expanded on the T-2 install. You chose to draw stale air from a bunch of new independent reregisters through flex duct (4'?), and deliver fresh tempered air to a single point on the return of the furnace/AHU. This is better in many ways than any of the 5 documented install modes. One reason is the easier ducting to T-1 (full isolated), another is the easy ability to add (or just use existing) filter box at the input to the furnace. The ability to draw small amounts of air from the exact location needed is golden. Think toilet and cat box, where you only really need

[@3charliewright]

Thanks for the video Scott. Unfortunately I will have no ductwork. Radiant floor heating and mini splits for AC. What size of ERV will I need for 3800 square-foot house that has six bathrooms?

[@coasttal123]

Why is the ductwork insulated if this is a conditioned attic?

[@rx5969]

Will this act like a makeup air system also? If i have a bathroom vent fan on will this unit see the psi drop and suck more freshair in automaticly? Or should i not have vent vans and just have small 3" ports in the bathrooms and kaundry taking air to the erv to exhaust outside?

[@redeemeddispatchaccount8924]

Hey sir how you get a rep to come out to job site to help install wall control system?

[@donlourie769]

It would be so much better if we could hear!

[@williamhancock8065]

Sound level on Travis was rather low.

[@ebros3]

Cost to operate?

[@scorpio6587]

Great video

[@trowadeath]

Thanks for the video Scott. I'm curious for a retrofit install. You mention using the existing ductwork. Is this just existing ducts for distribution, and add in new ducts for intake/exhaust for the ERV?

[@seabass22]

From what it sounds, they pull air from somewhere in the house it needs it most (bathroom, kitchen, laundry, closet) and exhaust it, while pulling outside air in, and can then distribute it where you want, or can send it to your air return where it will mix with your return air and distribute through the house that way. My question is, do you need multiple units or can you run smaller sections off a trunk line? I see they also have make up air for the vent hood. Seems like these HVAC systems and building codes are getting more and more complex.

[@countrymagic61]

I am not a builder. However, I do find the constructions trades interesting. Also, it allows me to discover and become more knowledgeable as a homeowner. My main question would be...How would a disabled person be able to change the filter in the ERV without having to have the added expense of hiring someone to change out the filter? I myself, am a disabled veteran. I struggle with stairs and ladders. So, getting up in to the attic area would be a difficult struggle. Thank you for post. This was a very informative video. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Can you actually start a video series of a spec house build from beginning to completion? Majority of the videos I watch like yours, Matt Risinger and others, is you discuss what has been done, but do not show any of the how you got there. Thank anyways.

[@ScottTrue]

That's a good question about accessing the filter. The attic is not the best place for mechanicals, but it's often done that way to save money. I have some homes coming up that will have a mechanical room. Way better for access, just a little more expensive. As you can probably see, I haven't posted videos in a while. It's difficult for me to keep up with the video. But we are gearing up to film these upcoming projects. I'm going to do my best to document as much as possible.

[@countrymagic61]

@@ScottTrue Thank you for the reply. Another reason why I have been watching your channel is to learn about passive houses. There is a good chance I'll be moving and I may end up having to purchase raw land and have a home built, or demolish a current run down home and rebuild. Of course I have to see how I can get it done expensively (not cheaply). In the area of where I'll be moving (Arkansas). I have found a place who offers "Kit" homes. The kit is just the shell with interior wall framing. I use Sketchup to modify the floor plans to my liking and I build a somewhat 3D model of the house using passive house construction techniques you have described in your videos. This is why I suggested a build series. Your videos or more in line with the more affordable spec houses and people like me on a much lower budget. I am on a information gathering mission to see what is available and what I can get done as a disabled veteran with some limited resources. I do understand there is some more up front cost in the construction phase of a passive home. Also, I understand the long term benefits of a passive house with energy savings which will pay for itself from the additional upfront cost. As far as documenting/videoing a build series, have you considered taking one of the least experience crew members to go around and record the process and follow you around the job site. When the crew member is not recording, they are working their trade. Or hire a intern from a local college who wants to gains experience as a videographer. Just an idea. If I lived in your area, I would do it and all you have to do is buy me lunch🤣 I wish you continued success in all your adventures. Looking forward to watching future videos. God bless

[@TheAmos1968]

Scott another great video. I have 3 questions. Conditioned attics. I am building a new home and I have taken a ton of tips not only from you but Matt R as well. With a conditioned attic, is it truly conditioned? Meaning are you blowing conditioned air into your attic from your HVAC unit installed in the attic. Matt says temp differences from heated and cooled sq within the home will only be about 15 degrees within your attic. Now I have or will spray foam the walls all the way up to the roof top. I have also spray foamed my slab. My second question is about dehumidifier. I am installing one of those on my hvac lines. I will pull from intake lines into HVAC and then dump it into the return once dehumidified. Is this your practice? Third and final is the ERV set up. I assume in this video you are using the HVAC system pipes to pull and push the conditioned air back into the house. However if you are going to have 2 hvac systems within the house. Am I going to have to have 2 ERVs in the home as well? thanks again for a great videos.

[@ScottTrue]

Some of the way things are done is preference so you'll get different answers from different people. I prefer to fully condition the attic with supply and return so it's the same temperature as the rest of the house. dehu should have a dedicated return that it pulls air out of the house and then dumps it on the supply side of the air handler. The ERV pulls from bathroom and laundry (sometimes other areas like small closets) and then dumps fresh air into the return side of the air handler.

[@TheAmos1968]

@@ScottTrue Thanks you so much for the reply. I am building a ScottTrue like home with all your tips and tricks. Well, at least trying too. We are framing up the roof this week. If your ever in NW TN give me a call. I would love you to come and see it. Also would like to add, I had Corbin do my load calcs and 3D modeling. Thanks again.

[@peteaulit]

Somewhat informative promo video for Broan. If you’re going to have this enjoying kiddie music in the background (why?) and do selfie videos then please invest in a $50 remote mic to pin on your guests shirt. Also, I don’t know where you live but no mention of ERVs not being a silver bullet for hot AND humid climates where a dehu is necessary. Nice product but definitely not a one size fits all.