Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 Jan 14, 2017 10:52 am Building new in Wagga. My living/dining/kitchen will have 2 skylights. I understand you have to leave windows open for evap air systems to work. Can I just leave the (large-ish) skylights open to achieve this or do I need windows open as well? (burglars, is my concern). Will the skylights just suck out all my cool air? TIA. Re: Skylights and Evap Air system 2Jan 14, 2017 12:42 pm Basically you need to leave the window open in every room you want to cool, so the skylights will only help those rooms between the inlet and the sky light. As the system is blowing cold air in this will tend to stay nearer floor level while hot air, which rises, will go out of the skylights. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. It's all about wireless, self install now. The cost/benefit of wired setups for the house are no longer what they used to be. Lots of wireless options. Eufy, Arlo and… 2 9782 How do you remove one of these ceiling air con vents? And is it possible to disconnect the duct joined to the vent from inside the house, without going into the roof cavity? 0 5909 Hi all, sorting out the ducted air con for a 350sqm double story house. Does this placement sound reasonable to you? Also, I plan to have 6 zones I think. Living room… 0 0 |