[Greenbuilding] Non-passive, non HRV incoming air

[Sacie Lambertson]

All,   while we're on the subject of heat, humidity and 
condensation,  I have the ability to bring in cold outside air (not 
HRV) via a minimally ducted system.   If  it is on,  cold air drops 
from a 16 feet ceiling into a well heated- by-wood stove large room 
open to the rest of the house.

Designed as an experimental system for a tight house, the machine's 
primary use is to dehumidify basement storage in the summer.  I had 
decided last year not to use it at all in the winter, for no good 
able-to-be-expressed reason.

I run small humidifiers in the above very dry room but am wondering 
if I run the cold air in, if I might be more successful in raising 
the humidity?   Rarely gets to a 50% level?  Of course I will then 
have to keep that wood stove going at a high level.

Yes it's physics and I don't get it.   Nick?  John?

Sacie