fan isolation connection units

[driverman]

hi guys, apologies. I've tried searching here as been discussed before (upteen times).I did inquire before and received very good advice including pics of item.
I'm after isolation switches for extractor fans. The isolation switches will go in the loft space. Many of you recommended a click? type switch which just pull apart for isolation of fan. i require them for L+N+Sw. Thanks

 

[driverman]

I'm still puzzled - sure the Greenwood fans make sense but why not a standard 3 pole fan isolation switch! The click connector that people refer to is the connector that HandySparks linked to!

I was planning to use 3 pole isolation switches for each fan, although they would of been sited in the loft on each gable wall along side the each fan. So any one wishing to gain access to the fan for what ever reason can easily isolate it. After discussion on here about 4 weeks ago, many electricians use the Klick idea.

 

[Octopus]

I was planning to use 3 pole isolation switches for each fan, although they would of been sited in the loft on each gable wall along side the each fan. So any one wishing to gain access to the fan for what ever reason can easily isolate it. After discussion on here about 4 weeks ago, many electricians use the Klick idea.

Why in the loft?

 

[driverman]

Why in the loft?

Basically, in a nutshell to hide them from view, as would of been seen in the bedroom. It all started of with a wall light switch out side bathroom )no pull cords reqd), the 3 amp fuse for fan, then 3pole isolation switch, started to get messy. So opted fro Greenwood to get rid of fuse. then decided like others to put isolation switch / Klick in loft space next to in -line fan. Any body wanting to work on fan will see point of isolation straight away.

 

[HandySparks]

Why in the loft?

Actually, I prefer to see the means of isolation close to the fan. No chance of someone turning it back on if not locked off.

Thought might try one of those 4 pole connectors on the next loft fan. Would make swapping a fan easier; could wire into the actual fan in comfort and then just plug in. Also, many fans accept round flex better than 3C&E, so it would be a convenient place to make the connection.

 

[driverman]

Actually, I prefer to see the means of isolation close to the fan. No chance of someone turning it back on if not locked off.

Thought might try one of those 4 pole connectors on the next loft fan. Would make swapping a fan easier; could wire into the actual fan in comfort and then just plug in. Also, many fans accept round flex better than 3C&E, so it would be a convenient place to make the connection.

Thats my thinking now..others have same opinion also on here. the one your thinking would the base fit onto a wall / joist and accept the 3C+E cable? The other part then ,would easily accept a 3 core flex as no earth required.

 

[HandySparks]

Thats my thinking now..others have same opinion also on here. the one your thinking would the base fit onto a wall / joist and accept the 3C+E cable? The other part then ,would easily accept a 3 core flex as no earth required.

No, just thinking of the ones I linked to. Provided that it's a "maintenance only" type of location and unlikely to be disturbed by the occupants.

Edit: I may have misunderstood. Don't think that there's an easy way to fix the socket half to the building structure.

 

[davesparks]

The click 'flow' connectors can't readily be fixed down.

But Klik connectors (aka rock roses) mount on to a besa box which needs to be fixed.

Both work fine for this application.