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  1. stidge

    Pain in the --- fans

    Any tips on balancing them crappy wooden ceiling fans lads ! Instructions are naff and I have 3 x 3 gram weights to help but struggling to get them right ? Cheers
  2. D

    Extractor fans in kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms.

    Morning.. Just wondering if anyone knows what official building regs state about having to install the above when doing a refurb of house? I have had building control officers tell me in the past that fans are required in kitchens bathrooms and utility rooms, but I can't find anything in the...
  3. S

    In line bathroom fans

    Hi, I am looking to replace our ceiling bathroom fan with an inline fan, for a higher extraction rate of condensation. I have a few questions about which fan to pick, and it's installation. Here is a link to the fan I was thinking of getting:Manrose 4" Inch (100mm) MixFlo Extractor Fan with...
  4. D

    in line fans, recommendations appreciated

    Evenin' all, Looking for recommendations for an in line fan. Want to install 2 of these in my loft to replace the ceiling extract fans currently in place. I don't want to spend too much but want something that will be effective. Also, would anyone recommend venting out through a roof tile...
    • Dave the spark
    • Thread
    • appreciated fans recommendations
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. 1

    Fans and ohm's law

    I am hoping for some advice on powering a 12v computer fan from the mains. I'm not an electrician, just doing a humble diy project. The manufacturer states the fans actual input power is 1.6 W, with a maximum rated input current of 0.20 A. So, I believe I ideally need a current of 0.13A...
    • 1234568
    • Thread
    • constant current fans power supply voltage
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. R

    Bathroom fans

    Hi, We have a bathroom fan controlled by the light switch with over run, fitted when we had a partial rewire. Have all the correct paper work relating to the work. The bathroom has no window, hence the fan. Would it be electrically safe circuit-wise to have another one wired and fitted up to...
    • Robert B
    • Thread
    • bathroom ceiling ducting extract fans fitted
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. the pict

    Fans and wires

    Why do fan and speed controller manufacturers use use U, Z , K or UZ sometimes the fan and contoller have different letters instead of harmonizing fan to controller, just asking never thought about it until a guy asked, funny the things you just accept and just go by the diagram(s) P
  8. Michaelp

    Powerful ceiling fans ?

    Need to find some powerful ceiling fans or an alternative solution on this situation. The building's walls (showroom) are surrounded by glass and the temperatures inside the building are getting unbearable.The shop owner already have 4 air conditions but are not sufficient to cool the...
  9. E

    Niglon Fans

    I've been offered a deal by a local wholesaler on Niglon EX4T fans, I've never fitted one before and usually go for Envirovent as they are pretty good quality and very quiet. I suspect thought that they are probably quite low quality given that the price is less than £11, and I can't find...
  10. N

    extractor fans in bathroom

    Someone asked me to install an extractor fan in their bathroom. Still on level 2 at college but willing to give it a shot. The fan will be connected to the ceiling rose. A few questions please: 1. Are all types of bathroom extractor fan installations notifiable, even if they are outside the...
  11. B

    Extract Fans in Kitchens and Bathrooms

    I am trying to get a completion certificate for a double extension from the LA Building inspector and they are asking that I fit extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom The original plans were passed in 1994! When was it made a regulation that extract fans had to be fitted? as I may fight this...
  12. W

    New Lighting circuit - how are fans etc. connected

    Hi, I'm installing a new lighting circuit. Normal stuff - radial circuit with lights looped in on the ceiling roses. My question is - how are things like bathroom extraction fans, smoke alarms or an outside above door light normally included in a new circuit? Are they added as spurs off the...
    • Wavy Davy
    • Thread
    • circuit connected edition fans installed light lighting lighting circuit new smoke
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  13. P

    Bathroom fans with built in PIR

    For PIR fans with timers, Does the PIR work independently from the light switch or does the light switch need to be on for the PIR to operate the fan?
  14. uksparks

    Fusing down of extractor fans

    Hi, I have a question I would like to put to you to see who does what really. The majority if not all manufacturers state something about the fan must be fused down to 3A... Ok, scenario... You have a bathroom, 6A light circuit, the light can either be switched at pull cord, light switch...
  15. S

    What is the current 17th edition regs for 12v SELV Humidisat extractor fans in Zone 1

    As I understand it, they should have their own dedicated RCD After asking Mr Google I found this reference fro 17th Edition 2010Low Voltage Airflow Fans – Be Extra Safe The Airflow range of SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) fans fully comply with the current IEE wiring regulations 17th edition...
    • sintec
    • Thread
    • 12v 17th 17th edition current edition extractor fans regs regulations selv zone
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  16. E

    Trying to setup 21 Computer Fans each rated 12 Volts, is this correct setup?

    Hi all, I’m completely new to any kind of electrical work and would be grateful if you guys could confirm my setup to be correct. I’ll try to be as clear as I can: I have 220V coming from my Wall Socket, so I assume I have 220V to use. What I’d like to do is, use the...
    • Electronic
    • Thread
    • computer correct fans rated setup trying volts
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. multimick

    utility fans timed or not

    hi guys and dolls just doing an extension ,new utility and enlargement of kitchen ,plans say ext fan in utility and kitchen ,(kitchen is on a cooker hood fan ) does the utility need to have an overrun fan in it ?I'm thinking not as the cooker hood will not be timed and there is more likely to be...
  18. N

    2 inline extract fans

    Hi all, Just after a bit of advice. I have split my bathroom into two so I now have a bathroom and shower room next to each other. I would like to fit an extract fan in each room but only with one hole to vent outside. What's the best option? Would I need 2 extract fans joined with ducting...
  19. S

    heat recovery extractor fans

    Just wondering if anyone has fitted many and what you thought would be the better make to go for? Heatsava, vent axia, kair. Cheers
  20. G

    Liverpool fans

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHyvPnK8LyI
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