Sola-boost

Sola-boost

Sola-boost

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document discusses the Monodraught Residential Sola-boost system, a solar-powered natural ventilation solution designed to prevent overheating in tightly sealed, highly insulated homes. It addresses the need for ventilation without compromising security, especially when windows and doors are closed.

System Specifications
The Sola-boost system is ideally installed above stairs or landings to vent warm air naturally. It uses solar power to drive a high-efficiency fan, providing fresh air intake and stale air exhaust without electrical power. The system is designed for zero carbon housing, offering a sustainable alternative to mechanical ventilation systems.

Design and Functionality
The system features a GRP unit with no external fixings, requiring no maintenance. It includes an eggcrate ceiling grille with manual or optional automatic dampers. The solar panel is a 12V, 10W polycrystalline unit, and the fan is ultra-quiet with a brushless motor for longevity.

Performance
The Sola-boost system provides 110l/s of ventilation, with an additional 35l/s boost under full sun. It supports night-time cooling by allowing cool air to flow in during summer nights. The system's U-value is calculated at 1.8 W/m² K.

Components and Installation
The system includes insulated flexible ductwork, a manual insulated volume control damper, and an eggcrate ceiling grille. It is designed to be maintenance-free and adaptable to various roof designs.

Patents and Guarantees
Patents have been applied for in the UK and Europe. The system comes with a 10-year guarantee.

Optional Features
Optional items include acoustic foam linings, motorized dampers, high-performance damper assemblies, and electronic control systems. A winter air-to-air heat recovery system is under development.

Contact Information
For further information, contact the Residential Design Department at Monodraught.
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Catalog excerpts

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boost A solar powered natural ventilation system for your home

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The current drive towards tightly sealed, highly insulated, zero carbon houses can lead to overheating during summer months when occupants are away during the day and windows and doors are shut for security reasons. take a breath of fresh air and let your building ventilate The Monodraught Residential Sola-boost provides both fresh air intake as well Solar Power as a naturally sourced exit path for stale air without using any electrical power. Mechanical ventilation and comfort cooling systems may be used to achieve controlled ventilation and cooling but these are the most “non-environmentally...

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Sunshine regulates ventilation Alternative designs The system works on the basis that the brighter Zero carbon application the sun, the greater the ventilation rate. The solar power is optimised to deliver maximum power to The Monodraught Residential Sola-boost the high efficiency fan under full sun conditions. system does not use any electrical power whatsoever and exhausts the stale air from within the home by the Passive Stack Ventilation (PSV) method to be replenished by top down ventilation taking fresh air from above roof level, free from contamination, dust or dirt. The Sola-boost system...

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Ventilation Rate The Residential Sola-boost system is calculated to provide 110l/s of intake and extract ventilation through the combined forces of the Windcatcher top-down ventilation principle and passive stack exhaust. The ventilation rate is based on an external wind speed of between 2 to 3 m/s. Overall size 500mm x 500mm x 900mm high Trunk size 400mm x 400mm Manufactured in 4 ply GRP to any BS or RAL colour on request but supplied as standard in Dark Grey (RAL 7010). In addition to this natural ventilation rate, the solar powered boost fan using the patented Sola-boost technology, provides...

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