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  1. N

    Connecting Extractor Fan

    Hi I connected black wire to neutral and red one to Live one, but extractor fan still does not work. Please see photos attached. Does it mean I need to split red wire into 2 and connect to the very left and very right sides to make it work, or am I missing something? would appreciate an...
  2. B

    If extractor fan in bathroom is autonomous does it require isolator switch or usual fused switch

    Hi to all, If extractor fan in bathroom is autonomous does it still require isolator switch or usual fused switch will do? It runs of 12v transformer outside. Not being linked to light switch. Can be fed from either circuits.
  3. papachumba

    Extractor with time & switch, wiring

    Bought a new extractor with a timer and a pullcord, to replace existing extractor with a timer only. Idea was to use the pullcord to turn the fan off completely even when the lights are on. However, after wiring it in according to the instructions I seem to get the pullcord acting as a primary...
  4. L

    Ground Floor Bathroom Extractor Fan Query

    Hi. My current axial Xpelair model 92614AW ground floor bathroom extractor fan is installed in zone 1 and doesnt work efficiently at all. Its wall mounted but doesnt go straight to the outside as there is now an extension on the back of the bathroom. I think either I need to get a more powerful...
  5. S

    Switch wiring for lights and extractor fan

    Hi all, I did train as an electrician but never worked as one so my experience is limited and ive not done anything for a while now. I have an extractor fan in my kitchen that comes on with the lights and its damn annoying. I did disconnect it a few years ago but on a recent inspection the...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    How to use an extractor fan with a dimmer switch?

    Evening all.... My son is 14, he seems to be taking ultra long baths and showers and the bath/shower room is drenched afterwards. I have just bought a pretty good inline fan and was planning on fitting it on its own switch as the existing lights are on a dimmer. I would love the fan to come on...
  7. N

    Extractor hood - Lights not working

    Ikea HOO M10s extractor hood. Lights flash on then stay dimmed. Video of lights turning on here - New video by Matthew Arnold - https://photos.app.goo.gl/2sNSTP2Cq5PrWMcq6 (also attached) The bulbs are brand new LED bulbs. I replaced the Cooker Hood Light Lamp Switch (suggested by builder)...
  8. R

    Extractor Fan Helios ELS-VNC 100 connection

    Hi to all, I am struggling to connect up extractor fan Helios ELS-VNC 100. I would like that fan to be switched with lighting circuits and overrun for 6 minutes. Could you advise which terminals should be used for connection please? Could you explain difference with operation by terminal 1 and...
  9. 2

    What is the best extractor fan to fit in a small wetroom?

    Good evening looking for recommendations on a decent extractor fan for use in a wet-room? Extractor fan will be vented straight through the wall inside zone 1 domestic wet-room client not bothered about price just wants quality thanks chaps
  10. HappyHippyDad

    Can i use a redundant chimney for extractor fan?

    Evening all.. I have just been core drilling a 105mm hole for an extractor fan in a bathroom wall. I had a good look around on my pre works visit and realised it was a wide wall (600mm) but my core drill can handle that. Got through 600mm+ and then the customer tell me that there is another...
  11. 7

    Bathroom Extractor Next to Shower Head

    Doing an Eicr and the 230v timed class 1 bathroom extractor is less than 200mm next to the shower head. I see this as a C2 and would insist on it being changed to at least a 12v fan or even better a new location. Welcome any thoughts
  12. bluewhale

    DIY - Wiring extractor fan with no timer to light switch.

    Hi there. Recently our bathroom extractor fan broke, so I got a new one but I'm having difficulty wiring it (homeowner DIY guy here). So... there are 3 wires coming from bathroom wall: brown (Live) blue (Neutral) yellow/green (Ground). Previously, old extractor fan used all 3 of those wires...
  13. reefkh

    Wiring an extractor fan

    Hi there, I'm trying to wire an extractor fan (Manrose 4" / 100mmm with timer) I don't have too much knowledge about Electricity but I'm very keen to install it myself and learn too. I don't wish to connect the fan through a light switch rather directly to the wall Now the fan has 3 connectors...
  14. I

    CDA ECP62SS/2 extractor fan lights

    I've got a CDA ECP62SS/2 extractor fan, can anybody tell me how to remove the lights so I can change the bulb. Also what type of bulb is used in this model. Thank you
  15. littlespark

    In-line extractor fan mounted vertically

    Does it make a difference? My FILs bathroom fan had stopped working, and after checking power was where it needs to be, conclusion is fan is faulty “I could have told you that… it doesn’t work!” The fan isn’t too old, and I’m wondering if the way it’s been mounted is causing too much strain...
  16. B

    Kitchen extractor fan

    Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for a kitchen extractor fan i.e. rate of 60l/s. We're almost finished renovating and we've just been told we have to have one (I know bit late in the day and I'm not happy but we are where we are). There are only a couple of spaces for one to be located...
  17. O

    Regs and extractor fan switch

    The switched connection unit for the kitchen extractor fan and the lower part of fan is now behind a larger fridge, so the fan can't be operated without climbing onto a worktop. I would like to replace the fan with a Manrose LP150STC, which has terminals for a switch on the live line, and bring...
  18. littlespark

    Suitable extractor fan

    Not specifically electrical, but best way to minimise condensation in a shower room. Asking for a customer. Background. Customer is a neighbour. Previous owners of house had broken through between a downstairs WC and a large cupboard and fitted in a shower cubicle. There is an existing 4”...
  19. J

    Anyone tried the Atoko Fan Select (ATQ6-03) - extractor fan timer - switch fan off during run-on?

    Hi. Has anyone tried the Atoko Fan Select (ATQ6-03)? Its supposed to be an extractor fan timer so you can get delayed start and run-on using a standard fan. They say you can also override the delay and run-on by switching the light - does that really work?
  20. E

    Replace existing 4 inch centrifugal extractor fan in loft

    Hi my 4 inch centrifugal extractor fan in the loft has stopped working. Looking at doing a like for like replacement, but am confused with existing wiring vs wiring on the new unit and where the current wires would fit into the new unit. I've attached the current wiring set up for the broken...

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