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    Bathroom Extractor

    Hi troops, just installed a bathroom extractor. When it was all fitted I switched it on and couldn't feel any suction. But I could see it was working, I took it down with it switched on I could feel the side in the ceiling felt cool. I've only fitted a couple of these.the previous one when you...
  2. M

    Can I replace bathroom extractor fan with different model? Advice requested!

    Hi there! Looking for advice from anyone who knows about bathroom extractor fans. I have a dead one of these P Fan - https://www.greenwood.co.uk/product/138/p-fan ... Is this Manrose XF100LVT/SC 10W Bathroom Extractor Fan with Timer White 12V -...
  3. A

    Help with New Extractor Fan not Working

    Hi, This is a DIY question (I am not electrical expert). I have an issue replacing a fan to a house I have just moved into. It didn't work when I moved in and looked old so purchased a new one. I have wired it up correctly (I think). I also have a live probe that beeps if wires are live. It...
  4. S

    UK Swap out Extractor Fan

    Hi all. I’m looking to swap my old noisy bathroom extractor fan for a new one and am after some advice on the wiring. My old one is on a timer and comes on with the light, turns off after around 2 mins. The new one doesn’t have a timer (it’s next to a bedroom and just a toilet). The wiring...
  5. R

    UK Extractor Fan (red and black wires only)

    Hi, I'm updating our bathroom and I'm changing our extractor fan from a simple ceiling mounted one to a more powerful inline version (Blauberg) mounted in the loft. The fan only had 2 wires - a black and a red. It has an isolator switch outside the door in a twin switch plate shared with the...
  6. T

    New build extractor fan

    Hello I've recently bought a new build and was wondering if anybody knew a bit more info about the regs for extraction fans. I was sure a new build must have a timed fan in all bathrooms. However mine has a standard fan that comes on and off with the lights, I've took the fan apart to see if it...
  7. H

    Wiring for extractor fan

    currently have extractor fan in utility room for condenser dryer (extracts outside via pipe Its wired to a 3 pin plug same as condenser dryer that both go into a 2 way extension and into socket in wall so when we click wall socket switch on they both come on together (that way as well when my...
  8. C

    extractor fan

    bathroom man going to fit extractor fan with timer to a pull switch that only turns on power for shower no light just double checking it is ok to wire into this switch
  9. T

    Is this design exceptable for a Bathroom fan extractor.

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  10. P

    What cable size and breaker would I need for two extractor fans in a public toilet? 1.5mm 3 core and a 20amp rcbo?

    What size cable for 2 extractor fans in a public toilet?
  11. D

    Extractor Fan for Soldering

    I do occasional soldering in my garage and would like to add extraction for the fumes. I already have a Bathroom Extractor Fan Kit lying about (Fan, Ducting, Vent, DP Fan Switch etc) so looking to put them to use, my question is these are normally wired from the ceiling rose and use the S/L...
  12. N

    Light works but extractor in EnSuite isn't

    Good Evening I recently removed and replaced a ceiling rose light with a new light that has a metal base, In my old property I had three cables so it threw me a bit when this property only had 2 twin & earth cables. When I initially wired the light I thought it would just be a case of matching...
  13. C

    Electrical shock from extractor hood

    DIYer here. Just purchased extractor to fit into chimney. Have fitted fused spur to downstairs ring main. Tried to test extractor by applying plug before fitting to fused socket. Worst thing I have ever done. Got a really bad shock while holding extractor. Have applied plug to extractor...
  14. J

    Extractor fan low buzzing

    Hi there Not sure I am posting in the right place so apologies, you were all so helpful with a question I had last year so hope you can help with this one too! :) There is an extractor fan in the bathroom which comes on when the light is switched on. When the light is switched off the fan stops...
  15. D

    UK Can I DIY replace axial extractor fan with inline one

    Hi, first time posting DIY-er so apologies if this is the wrong forum. I need to replace my ceiling axial bathroom extractor fan with an inline fan in the loft - taking off the old fan and ducting (smells bad due to condensation), putting a new grill in the bathroom, and some new ducting and...
  16. G

    Island extractor hood

    I have an island cooker hood to wire in new extension. It is a giant pendant light and extractor fan combined. Can this be wired straight into the lighting circuit like a bathroom extractor? It’s a German model with a 3A plug attached. Website says it has 165W of power. The extractor is a...
  17. E

    Wiring outside light off existing extractor fan supply.

    Friend of mine has an existing extractor in the bathroom which is switch powered. He wants to disconnect it as it's never used, and feed a cable from the existing extractor feed through the exterior wall and into a PIR exterior light. He's insisting that regular 1.5mm pvc is fine (i've said it...
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  18. littlespark

    Energy saving extractor fan

    This cheap inline fan. Uses no electricity whatsoever..... apparently..
  19. P

    Install plug on hob extractor fan

    Hi When we had the electrics installed for our new kitchen (few months back) we were advised by the electrician at the time to just add a standard plug to the wire of the hob extractor fan (once it was installed). I have finally come to do this, but would like confirmation that it is safe and...
  20. S

    Timer extractor fan

    Hi I've just replaced a non timer fan with a timer fan and the timer fan will not come on. Original set up. Wall switch to isolator to fan. The non timer fan only used the brown cable and grey (w/blue sleeve) cable. Earth and black (w/black sleeve) cables present but left redundant - I...
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