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  1. M

    Have 3" box but a 4" fan bracket

    Installing a new ceiling fan, but the box in the ceiling is 3", and the new fan is for a 4" box. Advice?
  2. O

    Led strip lighting issues

    Hi all. I just wanted to see if anyone has had issues with Fans on the same lighting Cct as LED strip lights. I have a job where the fan mech on the the next switch down on the same light Cct turns a LED strip on and off when running through the Fan speeds. Its not a switched active and the...
    • Oclark
    • Thread
    • ausie elec fan issues led led strip led strip lights lighting strip
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  3. J

    Wiring up a ceiling fan

    Hi guys, how does one go about wiring a ceiling fan from this light fixture? Apart from the standard live nuetral and earth wires it has 2 additional, red and white, I'm guessing for the switch?
  4. 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...
  5. E

    DC powered ceiling fan clunking and random behavior

    Hi All, Trying to ascertain why a DC MinkaAire fan (84") will no longer change speeds, or in some cases even start itself in the lowest setting speed. I have replaced the receiver/controller on the fan (U shaped PCB), but the new one did not resolve the issue. I can get the fan to run...
  6. 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
  7. S

    Compatibility between ceiling fan and speed controller

    I have a ceiling fan which currently has a remote control for fan speed and dimming the attached lights. We're currently doing some works in the room, and I have the opportunity to add switches by the door. As SWMBO has trouble reaching some of the standard/table lamps, I'll be adding switched...
  8. 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...
  9. T

    What sort of USB power supply does this fan need?

    Do you know what type of USB power supply this fan needs...and what power level it is? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334007533081?var=543042548590
  10. littlespark

    Adding speed control and reverse to wall fan

    Local business has 3x large extract fans that simply turn on and off with individual switches. Can any brand of this type of fan be retrofitted with say, a ventaxia fan controller with speed and reverse? Existing fans are Ziehl-Abegg. Photos showing existing wiring, and diagram on cover lid...
  11. C

    purpose of an EICR is not to say if a fan is working

    We carried out an EICR in a large 5 bedroom house for a house purchaser The EICR found various issues with the house from a safety standpoint however now they have moved into the property the owner has said some rooms dont have enough light fittings and sockets, an extractor fan is not working...
  12. B

    Repairing a GE WR60X266 Refrigerator Condenser fan

    My condenser fan has a problem on my GE Fridge, it spins but is squeeling and stopping and there appears to be some misalignment on the motor spindle. I've pulled it out and am pretty confident I could fix it with new bearings or whatever, the trouble is there is a plastic hub on the spindle...
  13. D

    Can someone tell me if I can make an indicator light come on when a clip on fan comes on?

    Can someone tell me if I can make an indicator light come on when a clip on fan comes on?
  14. M

    Wiring an inline extractor fan with flex

    Hi, The house I've moved in to doesn't have an extractor in the main bathroom so I'm looking at placing an inline extractor in the attic directly above it. Problem is...I'm using smart lights that need to be powered on all the time therefore don't want to use the existing pull cord to control...
  15. 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...
  16. T

    Need a ducted soldering fan

    Hi, I wish to solder in a room that hs no windows going externally...their are windows but only to internal. But it also has a ~12cm diam metal pipe sticking out of the roof by some 15cm.....so if somehow i can strap a tube to this, and put a fan in the tube so that i can extract solder smoke...
  17. 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...
  18. B

    How to connect exhaust fan switch to bathroom light switch?

    Hi, how to connect the exhaust fan switch to the light switch? I have opened the exhaust fan before, there are: 2 permanent live wires 1 blue wire connected to neutral 1 black wire connected to switched live As I am new to electrical, can anyone advise me what can I do to connect the wires...
    • blakeex
    • Thread
    • bathroom connect extractor fan fan how to light light switch switch toilet
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  19. sythai

    Extract fan testing - LABC

    Hi Guys Can anyone help me on this please 😉 Just finished off recent new build.... LABC have requested: 1. F1 - The extract fans require testing. Please provide a copy of the extract fan test results for our file showing they achieve the minimum extraction rates as installed. Never been...
  20. G

    Attic fan redux. Sorry, but I still need advice...

    I posted yesterday and then thought I had it figured so I edited post and thankfully, a moderator then deleted it. I apologize for making work for the moderators but now I have everything in order and I do have a question about running the ground from an attic fan. The attic fan (Powercool Plus...
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