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Title: High velocity vs low velocity
Post by: A-Rex on July 02, 2023, 09:58:00 AM
I doing a complete home reno, part of which is changing from radiators to forced air HVAC. was looking at high velocity HVAc as I didn't want large ducts running through some key areas. However with some recent changes in design that we've made, space for ducts is no longer an issue.  Should I still continue with high velocity in this case? Or move to low velocity? Why?

Thanks so much for any guidance.
Title: Re: High velocity vs low velocity
Post by: Sergroum on July 05, 2023, 07:29:03 PM
From a technician stand point, low velocity is better.  Less problems, more options on what to install.

In my opinion, hi velocity has one and only one advantage. It saves space. It saves a lot of space in exchange for headaches in the future.

Perhaps I'm biased as I fix them, I don't use them. But my personal experience is subpar
Title: Re: High velocity vs low velocity
Post by: Hgye on July 05, 2023, 09:36:01 PM
Quote from: Sergroum on July 05, 2023, 07:29:03 PMFrom a technician stand point, low velocity is better.  Less problems, more options on what to install.

In my opinion, hi velocity has one and only one advantage. It saves space. It saves a lot of space in exchange for headaches in the future.

Perhaps I'm biased as I fix them, I don't use them. But my personal experience is subpar

Agree 100%