{"product_id":"duco-ducobox-reno-uk-whole-house-mev-unit","title":"Duco DucoBox Reno UK Whole House MEV Unit - 0000-4948","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Duco DucoBox Reno UK is a compact centralised MEV (mechanical extract ventilation) unit for houses and flats, delivering up to 325 m³\/h (90 l\/s) at 150 Pa. It runs continuously, drawing stale, humid air from the kitchen and wet rooms through four 125mm extract spigots plus a rear connection, and discharges outside through a single 125mm outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA humidity sensor built into the fan scroll boosts extraction automatically, with an optional CO2 box sensor for more control. It draws just 47W at most, has a published SAP 2012 specific fan power from 0.16 W\/l\/s, is SAP Appendix Q listed and BRE approved, and weighs only 3.1 kg. Duco pitch it as their go-to unit for social housing and flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 325 m³\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e47W max power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in humidity sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is best used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinuous whole house extract in social housing, student flats, apartments and family houses, drawing from the kitchen, bathroom, en-suite, WC and utility through one central unit. It replaces several intermittent room fans with one quiet box and one outside penetration, and at 381 x 366mm it fits a standard cupboard or ceiling void.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMEV extracts only and recovers no heat, so fresh air comes in through trickle vents or window grilles. Where airtightness and heating costs justify it, whole house MVHR is the better choice. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whole-house-heat-recovery-mvhr\"\u003ewhole house MVHR units\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this over alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Reno is the value end of Duco's range. Against the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/elta-moxa-mev-whole-house-mechanical-extract-ventilation-unit\"\u003eElta MOXA MEV\u003c\/a\u003e it moves more air (325 m³\/h at 150 Pa against 230 m³\/h at 100 Pa) with a similar four inlet layout plus a rear connection, and it is a straightforward alternative to the Greenwood CMEV.4e on new projects. Its low SAP 2012 specific fan power (0.16 to 0.27 W\/l\/s) helps the SAP calculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor housing providers, the copy function lets you set up identical units across a block quickly, and Duco offer an All-in-one Reno kit (0000-7100) with an RF user controller and three DucoVent Basic vents. For larger homes needing seven extract points or the quietest possible unit, ask us about the DucoBox Silent 2.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount on a solid wall or ceiling using vibration dampers or brackets with rubber inserts, and keep the lid closed tight so the box stays airtight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 125mm duct for rooms extracting 30 m³\/h or more and 100mm below that. Avoid bends tighter than 90°, keep air velocity under 3 m\/s and total back pressure at or below 150 Pa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not fit an extract valve directly on the unit; use a bend between them. Cap every unused spigot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the outlet to outside in rigid duct, stepping from 125mm to 160mm, with as few bends as possible. Insulate it if the unit sits outside the insulated envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal joints with tape, hose clips or cable ties, not screws. The UK model has a 3-pin plug on a 1.5 m lead, so provide a switched fused spur or socket nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet trickle, boost and purge rates at commissioning to meet Part F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou'll also need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-valve-extract-metal-125mm\"\u003e125mm extract air valves\u003c\/a\u003e for each room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/domus-5210-easipipe-round-flexible-ducting-insulated-aluminium-125mm-x-10m\"\u003e125mm insulated flexible ducting\u003c\/a\u003e for runs through cold spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jubilee-hose-clip-125mm\"\u003e125mm Jubilee hose clips\u003c\/a\u003e to secure each connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptional Duco parts we can order in: CO2 Box sensor for the Reno (0000-4743), RF user controller (0000-4600, shown fitted on the lid in our photo), 160\/125 reducer (0000-4543) and 125mm push-fit duct flange (0000-4728). Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/domestic-heat-recovery\"\u003edomestic ventilation units\u003c\/a\u003e, or call us for help sizing a whole house system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDucoBox Reno (UK) 0000-4948\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentralised whole house MEV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax airflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325 m³\/h (90 l\/s) at 150 Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47W max, 230V 50Hz, 0.37A, IP40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCasing 15 to 33.5 dB(A) at 3m, from 20% to 100% fan speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpigots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 125mm extract plus 1 rear connection, 1 x 125mm outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecific fan power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.16 to 0.27 W\/l\/s (SAP 2012, kitchen plus 1 to 6 wet rooms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAP Appendix Q listed, BRE approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B in a system with at least two sensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions and weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e381 x 366 x 204 mm, 3.1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/3932\/0965\/files\/Duco_DucoBox_Reno_UK_Datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDuco DucoBox Reno UK Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Duco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56504471126395,"sku":"0000-4948","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/3932\/0965\/files\/Duco-DucoBox-Reno-UK-MEV-Unit.jpg?v=1791823225","url":"https:\/\/www.efans.co.uk\/products\/duco-ducobox-reno-uk-whole-house-mev-unit","provider":"eFans Direct Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}