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    Can i use a Reed switch to detect if my motor is spinning?

    Hey Everyone. Im designing a product that has an analog electrical system in which i have multiple fans. im thinking of using a Reed switch to let me know if my Fans are working. My thought was that when a motor is spinning, it is creating a magnetic field that would close my reed switch. if...
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    New Extractor Fans Not Working - Wiring?

    Hi we have just had two new extractor fans installed, one in the bathroom, one in the toilet, I am sure they are correctly wired, however the run on timers are not working, just goes on and off with the light, the toilet one is not working at all :( I have tried switching the wires for the...
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    Bathroom fans in zone 1

    Hi everyone, new member here. I was an electrician some years ago but only qualified to 16th edition regs so very rusty. My question is can anyone point out to me where in the 18th edition regs it says you cannot install 230v extractor fans in zone one of a bathroom? The reason I'm asking is I...
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    Connecting 2 12v fans

    Hello, I need some help with this: I have a Xbox one S where I connected 2 Fans (there is usually just 1 ) parallel to the 12v sourve from the motherboard. Fan 1 has 22mA and Fan 2 has 29mA. My Question now is, if there is any risk to burn something. I dont know how much amp is delivered by...
  5. bigspark17

    De stratification fans in storage building.

    Any one familiar with these and fitted any recently.? Looking for reputable brands and ideas on there control. Warehouse is used for individual self contained storage units.
  6. garaoke

    Fusing of fans to comply with manufacturers recommended instructions

    Manufacturers want there fans fused to 3a on the permanent feed but the switch wire is still on the 6a MCB doing an eicr is a c2 if there is no RCD protection
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    UNUSUAL CUSTOMER REQUEST 'FANS'

    Been to see a job where someone has had a brand new bathroom and ensuite shower room done. The electrician changed the lights and put up a new pull cord but never installed any extract fans. I have costed for 2 inline fans as easy access to the loft and propose to vent via the soffit. They have...
    • Dustydazzler
    • Thread
    • customer fans request unusual
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    4" extractor fans 5meters & 7meters

    Does anybody know of a 4" extractor fan than can do up to 5meter with one 90 degree bend in it? Also a fan that will do 7meters with two 90 degree bends in it? Looking at a new build in a old barn which they are using the old tin roof as the roof of the property. There is no access in the loft...
  9. Gavin John Hyde

    Vortice Lineo inline fans

    Got a customer with 2 Vortice Lineo fans. they are currently on seperate switches. both run separately from the lights. one in a en-suite the other the family bathroom. I have access above via the loft. Customer wants them to run when the light is on then run for x minutes afterwards via the...
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    Greenwood Airvac rectangular fans

    Hi, I have a Greenwood Airvac rectangular fan in my bathroom and need a replacement because this is no longer manufactured. The only replacement I can find is somewhat smaller and I don't want to retile the bathroom! Does anyone have a replacement (320w, 125h, 170d approx)? Even if it's...
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    Fitting bathroom extractor fans

    Hi...I want to fit extractor fans in our en-suite and main bathroom. These are not going above a shower or bath but in the centre of the room. The lighting ring is accessible in the loft space for the power and I'm competent at electrical work (although electronics is my trade). So can I do this...
  12. SparkyChick

    Extractor fans that don't need a fuse

    Hi all, I've been trying to find fans that don't require fusing down according to the instructions. Can anyone recommend any please? These are just replacements and I'm trying to keep the cost down for the customer so if I can avoid extra work to install fuses etc. I'd like to. Thanks SC
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    Advise need for fans

    hello guys I’m after some advice please I’ve been asked to carry out some work in a children’s nursery, the scenario is as follows:- The nursery has a kitchen which is located in a cellar (which has no window) of a large detached property, they are having a revamp of the kitchen over...
  14. Electrical2Go

    Keep your cool 5% off portable fans. (Plus your standard -5% as a forum member)

    Prices from £9.74 (inc forum discount) Hurry selling fast!
  15. Sigurd

    Powering extractor fans

    We are installing two extractor fans in a church hall which is used fro meetings, lectures, etc. Also occasionally for Lent lunches and coffee mornings. As you can guess, finance is an issue. Is it safe and legal to power these from standard 13 amp sockets (which are fed from professionally...
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    Is there a requirement in the UK for fans to stay on after light is switched off in shower room?

    Hi everyone, I ask the above because I have recently moved to Australia and in the current development I live in (a newly built apartment block) I've noticed that as soon as I've used the shower and leave the showerroom switching off the light behind me, the fan also goes off. This is leading...
    • t36374
    • Thread
    • after fans light off requirement room shower switched
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Multiple extractor fans for smelly foods in open plan kitchen

    Hi guys I could not find a suitable place for my question so I wanted to post it here. I have a kitchen extension coming up and I wanted to deal with smelly foods for good. A cooker hood just doesn't cut it for me. I could think of many reasons why that would be the case, possibly clogged...
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    Electrician Jobs Need an Electrician familiar with extractor fans in Hackney E9

    Hi Guys, If you know the answer to my problem the job could be yours. I have: - 1 fan in a jacuzzi bath area that needs to become again an in-line fan operated by a Humidistat sensor and might need to be 12V. The problem with this and the other fan is that they were surface extractor fans with...
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    Saturn L200 2001 - No signal being sent to fans!

    Good day to you all! I hope you are all having a pleasant day! I'm new to the forums and decided to join because I need some help with my Saturn. When I bought the car the Engine (Radiator) fan was wired to bypass the Cooling Fan Control Module. The reason this was done was that there was a...
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    Utility room extractor fans

    Apologies if this has been discussed before, for background I am first fixing a new extension with the electrician happy to check and test when I have finished ( I have previously completed a domestic installers course), according to building regs, a utility room needs an intermittent...
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