Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV)

Improve indoor air quality with our quiet and compact low energy AXCO Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) system.

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What is Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV)?

An MEV system is a single, low energy mechanical extract ventilation unit that continuously ventilates from a central location using multiple extract points in wet rooms like bathrooms, wc's and kitchen areas.

Reduced Condensation

Stale moist air is extracted from wetrooms to reduce condensation which often leads to mould.

Quiet in Operation

No noisy extractor fans - our MEV unit provides quiet extraction day and night.

Removes Odours

As the system is continuously extracting stale air, musty smells are also removed from the indoor environment.

Mechanical Extract Ventilation MEV schematic drawing

How does an MEV System work?

A Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) system continuously extracts stale, polluted air from rooms where most moisture is generated (e.g. kitchens and bathrooms). The low energy unit runs continuously at a low normal ventilation rate and when higher humidity is detected (i.e. when showering) the system automatically boosts. An indicator panel allows the user to monitor functionality and the system can be manually boosted if required using a boost switch.

Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) Unit

BEAM's Axco Mechanical Extract Ventilation System is designed to continuously extract moisture-laden air out of wet rooms, whilst minimising the migration of humidity to other rooms.

Beam Axco Mechanical Extract Model: MEV130 AIP

The energy efficient unit runs continuously at a normal low ventilation rate, extracting stale polluted air from rooms where the most moisture is generated, e.g. kitchens and bathrooms. When higher humidity is detected (i.e. when showering) the system automatically boosts, returning to normal fan speed when humidity levels drop.

Benefits and Features

Improves indoor air quality - An MEV system creates a healthier living or working environment as it continuously extracts stale, damp air from wetrooms within the building, minimising the migration of humidity to other rooms.
Significant energy savings - Property owners can make significant energy savings as there is no need for extractor fans in each wetroom which create draughts, air leakage and heat loss. It is also much more economical to run one central fan instead of multiple single fans.
Demand controlled humidity sensor - Enjoy greater control of your ventilation. The low energy unit runs consistently at a low normal ventilation rate and when higher humidity levels are detected (i.e. when showering) the system reacts to the demand and automatically boosts, returning to a normal fan speed when humidity levels drop.

Auralite Indicator Panel

BEAM's MEV130 AIP comes equipped with an Auralite Indicator Panel, a low voltage remote hard wired LED indicator which allows access to visible information on ventilation unit performance: Setback - Normal - Boost - Humidity Control - Humidity sensor - Boost Overrun - Fault

Specification

Exhaust terminal configuration*	Fan speed setting	Specific Fan Power (SFP)

Kitchen + 1 additional wetroom	100% Variable	0.2
Kitchen + 2 additional wetrooms	100% variable	0.18
Kitchen + 3 additional wetrooms	100% variable	0.18
Kitchen + 4 additional wetrooms	100% variable	0.19
Kitchen + 5 additional wetrooms	100% variable	0.22
Kitchen + 6 additional wetrooms	100% variable	0.25
Dimension W x H x D (mm)	390 x 252 x 450

Building Regulations

Thinking about adding a Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) system to your home? It’s important to make sure your installation meets local building regulations.

In Northern Ireland, you can check the requirements in the Building Regulations – Ventilation (Technical Booklet K) on the Department of Finance website.
In the Republic of Ireland, the guidance is set out in Technical Guidance Document F – Ventilation, from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

If you’re unsure, it’s always best to speak with your local building control office or contact BEAM for advice on what applies to your project.

Extract ventilation ducting installation in new build

Installation Available Throughout UK & Ireland

Our fully qualified team of installers or nationwide distributor network can install BEAM Mechanical Extract Ventilation Systems into new or existing homes.

The systems can also be supplied on a DIY basis with full design and support from our technical team.

MEV Installation