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I'm looking to smartify my extractor fans in toilets/bathrooms for two reasons really
1) I currently leave the light on the let the fans run to bring humidity down, I'd rather it did this automatically
2) I want to smartify my lights, and I don't want the fans to be on permanently.
I've...
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I am planning on installing two industrial fans in my pole barn. Both fans would be controlled by the same switch. I plan on having an electrician/inspector check the work before it is plugged into panel but I am hoping to save money and do most of the work myself...
Here are some facts...
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...
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...
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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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...
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.
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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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...
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...
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...
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