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    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...
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    In need of a fan

    I’m in need of a decent humidity fan for my bathroom, the problem I am having is finding a fan that fits. I have 30mm between the wall to the edge of the 100mm core hole. An I’m finding most fans by the time you include there covers are needing around 50mm from the edge of the core hole to the...
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    Lost element wire Indesit FIU20IX fan oven

    Please can somebody advise ? Having lost one of the element connection wires I tried to remove the fan plate at the back of the oven (inside oven) buy removing the three screws. Of course the fan itself dropped behind the plate. I now have to remove the oven to remove the rear cover to resecure...
  4. homeowner91

    I am trying to replace a ceiling fan blade, but the screws are just inside the base cover. I cannot for the life of me remove this. Can anyone help?

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    Help with installing bathroom fan timer switch

    Hi, I am trying to install this bathroom fan timer switch: Amazon.ca - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0764KXMHP We have a 3-way switch with the fan on the right end. The wire covers both look the same colour, and I can see a white wire behind that isn't connected to any switch. Question 1: I'm...
  6. SandyM

    Smart speed control for in-line fan

    Hi. Advice pls. I’m a chippie not a spark so pls be kind. I have a Manrose inline fan MR MF150S and a speed controller VL HS10 all from TLC and installed by a spark which all works fine. Q. Can I get a smart or remote controller to replace the variable speed controller? I also have Quinetic...
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    American F/F frost build up stops fan working

    Hi, 3 or 4 years ago, our 2012 LG American fridge freezer had an issue where something was blocked and it wasn't freezing properly. I can't remember exactly what the problem was but in the process of removing the interior rear panels, some of the spongey material came away (photo attached)...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
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    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...
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    Using a bathroom fan and timer switch that both require "power first"?

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    Can I Put a house plug on a 120v 60hz 0.55amp microwave fan and motor?

    I have a microwave oven that I tore apart before taking metal to scrap. I safely discharged the capacitor first, then took out the interior parts. The blower fan looks really nice with the above mentioned motor on it. I'd like to use it for another project by attaching a standard U.S. plug to...
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    Smeg Cooker Cooling Fan

    The oven cooling fan in a Smeg A4-5 cooker needs attention/replacement – the bearings are noisy. Does anyone know whether the whole cooker has to be removed to access the fan? Also, I know the fan is a left-hand motor. Does anyone know its length? Thanks for any thoughts.
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    How can I tell if my ceiling fan supports wiring the lights and fan separately, before calling an electrician to actually wire it up?

    I have a few ceiling fans in my house. Each is controlled by a single wall switch. I'd like to have them re-wired so that I can control the fan and the lights independently. I can't tell if the fans in the house actually support that or not and I'm struggling on Google figuring out how I would...
  15. K

    In-line Fan with 2 switch lines

    Did anyone fit a Vent-axia Multivent MVDC-MSH or similar fan with 2 switch lines. So I have bathroom and a tea point. Both of the same in-line fan. I have connected each of the independent switch lines to dedicated Sl1 and Sl2 terminals in the fan. Unfortunately when in one room lights are on...
  16. KevinH

    Faulty fan replacement responsibility?

    Hi all. Has anybody else had an issue with installing a wall mounted 4" extractor fan, only to find after 9 months the customer has contacted me to say it is now leaking an oily substance down the wall and ruined the paintwork. I am happy to replace the fan free of charge as it is within the...
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    Ceiling Fan Operation?

    Can a ceiling fan be set-up so it: when the wall light-switch is turned-on, only the ceiling fan light comes on, regardless of the previous settings of the fan. Then use the remote to control the light and start-up ceiling fan itself.
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    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...
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    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...
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    Loop into Fan

    Hi all new to the forum Learning the trade as an improver, trying to get my head round something. When taking a feed from the light switch to the fan. Normally I would P live in Com and SL in L1 So had to attach a three core then up to fan, so does permanent stay in Com or go down to L1...

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