rx7145
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Well I have been working on my OWB dryer for a couple weeks now and It is up and running. I used a 9x9inch HX that I got at a surplus store for $20. I then made a "box" for one end and a 4" outlet. The heat exchanger came with a 120v fan so I wired that to the dryer so that it came on when the dryer was running. The HX and fan stay in the basement next to the main PEX line. I Also put the dryer heater elements on a switch so I can turn them on/off.
It takes about twice as long with the HX. (I was expecting this to be the case.) Also the way I have the HX air blowing into the dryer the electric elements over heat because there is no air flow. Also the dryer is always turning off because it "thinks" the laundry is dry when it is not. My need to add a always on switch or a aftermarket timer. I'm running my water temp at 165* now I'm going to turn it up to see if that helps.
I have about $100 in to so far which is more than I wanted but Oh-well.
It takes about twice as long with the HX. (I was expecting this to be the case.) Also the way I have the HX air blowing into the dryer the electric elements over heat because there is no air flow. Also the dryer is always turning off because it "thinks" the laundry is dry when it is not. My need to add a always on switch or a aftermarket timer. I'm running my water temp at 165* now I'm going to turn it up to see if that helps.
I have about $100 in to so far which is more than I wanted but Oh-well.