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  1. J

    3 Pole Fan Isolator - Earth back box?

    Hi, On changing my fan isolator switches, from plastic to plastic, not metal ones, I have discovered that the CPC / Earth is in a connector block in the back box, but as these are plastic switches there is no CPC / Earth terminal on the switch which would aid earting using the screw holes when...
  2. S

    3 speed Extractor fan motor wiring

    Good day all I need some help to determine whether this replacement motor would be suitable a a replacement for the existing and now not working extractor motor. Additionally, I would like to know how to wire the new motor if it is suitable. I've attached pics of the motors, and haven't bought...
  3. P

    Xpelair Extractor Fan DX100T - Not Working

    Hi, just moved into a new property and there is an issue with the extractor fan in the downstairs toilet/shower room, which doesn't work. I've taken off the cover and checked the wiring which all appears to be correct, according to the manual (viewed online). Weird thing is, when i was checking...
  4. E

    Extractor fan connection

    Hi, I hope you can help me please. I am replacing extractor fan with timer and PIR (100TM model) to model 441625A (100T) with just the timer. With the old one (the one with orange drawing) 3 wires are connected in the same order Ls,N, L (L at the bottom) and all works fine. It is activated on...
  5. H

    Bathroom ceiling extractor fan

    We have a bathroom ceiling extractor fan in our loft extension that needs replacing. It was fitted in 2005. When the fan was removed, we saw that the fan had never been connected with ducting to the vent that had been fitted in the roof. We have electrical cover so called them out. They say...
  6. S

    Domestic extractor fan wiring into a timer

    Hi all Please could you offer some advice on wiring a 6" bathroom extractor fan. I've got a stylish surface mounted momentary wall switch and would like to incorporate a 30 min timer. So I'm looking for a relay that requires a pulse to initiate and run on. I would rather keep the current switch...
  7. C

    New Bathroom Extractor Fan - Wiring Query

    Hi, I'm looking to install a new bathroom extractor fan in my bathroom as I have a windowless bathroom and the current one I have installed in bathroom ceiling is just a standard one and isn't powerful enough so looking to change this to a Manrose MF100t inline extractor fan. Now I originally...
  8. M

    Help with an external extractor fan

    Evening all, Got a vent axia TX6 6” fan I need to replace. A like for like replacement is around £500, client is asking for a cheaper option. Matching replacement controller is around £150 also. It’s mounted outside in an external wall, will anything IP44 rated be sufficient? Will replace the...
  9. stefanr

    Additional switch for extractor fan

    Hi all, I'm in the UK and have recently had a ducted extractor fan Mixflo 200W with timer fitted. The fan comes on with the pull cord and runs for 2 minutes after the light is switched off. So far so good. Some family members don't like the humming and to be fair most of the time the fan...
  10. Electrical2Go

    Save on Bathroom Fans This Weekend!

    Hey all, This weekend we are discounting a range of bathroom & extractor fans. All of these products are currently in stock for fast delivery. These offers and midnight Sunday so don't miss out!
  11. M

    Extractor fan relay for two independent light switches

    Thinking a 240V AC relay activated by two independent light switches could be used to switch power to a shared inline extractor fan. The fan serves two bathrooms, just needs to be activated from two different switched live lighting circuits. I'm aware double pole light switches could be used in...
  12. Richard Cook

    Replacing a pull cord extractor fan with timer extractor fan

    I’m replacing an old 100mm extractor fan in the kitchen with a new one. The old one was a pull cord fan whereas I bought a timer one (no pull cord) thinking I could use the isolator switch (which is directly below the fan) as the on/off switch. The cabling is a 3 core and on the new fan there’s...
  13. T

    How to fix up new extractor fan

    Hello, I'm swapping my extractor fan in the UK and I have bought a Turkish extractor fan stupidly and the connections you can see in the picture are different. I know which wires are switch live and perm live. I assume I need to isolate the perm live and attach the neutral and switch live into...
  14. chris101

    UK Bathroom Extractor Fan

    Just had the following extractor fan fitted for my bathroom, recommended by my electrician. Based on the manual it states the fan should be triggered by the relative humidity % however since installation this morning, it has been continuously on. I have spoken to the electrician whom advised...
  15. RT1187

    Bathroom Extractor Fan Install

    Need to replace an old Vent-Axia extractor fan as the pull chord no longer works. I bought this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CBX254I?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I went for this one as it only required a Live and Neutral feed. I installed it but nothing happens when I switch...
  16. E

    Problem with bathroom extractor fan

    Hi, my niece lives in a flat and has a bathroom without a window. There is an extractor fan which packed up and an electrician installed a new one a few weeks ago. That then blew and he came back and said that the extractor wasn't fit for purpose as it is wasn't powerful enough to get rid of all...
  17. D

    UK Wire extractor fan to bathroom pull switch

    1964 house old style wiring Need to wire a extractor fan up Is it possible to wire the extractor fan to report switch there's 2 red wires in the pull switch both red. one is a permanent live Can I wire it up to the pull switch some how or do I need to go to the ceiling rose wiring which is in a...
  18. T

    Bathroom extractor fan ipx query

    Hi, Buying a replacement extractor fan. It falls into zone one with the room setup. Looking at two fans. One is rated zone 1 one is rated zone 2 and both have ipx4 ratings from what I can see and from wider reading ipx4 is the requirement for zone one and two? is the ipx rating all the...
  19. impish15

    Shower extractor fan off socket circuit

    Hi Customer has an extractor fan that’s inside the shower cubicle high up on the wall. The extractor fan has no form of isolation and is wired into the socket circuit not the lighting circuit (I have never seen this set up before) and hasn’t been fused down. So because of the way the extractor...
  20. littlespark

    Condensing extractor fan

    Is there such a thing? Just a standard bathroom, but can’t get through a wall or take out a window. Are there specific condenser fans, or just use a normal one and fit a normal condensation trap and block up the end of the duct?

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