Question - I want to change the use of something... can it be done?

[GirlRacerRed]

boys,

I have a question.

I currently have a wall mounted ventilation fan in my main bathroom. it doesn't vent to the outside cos the numpty builders didn't bother to knock thru to the outside.

upon testing the fan, it doesn't work and I want to remove it completely. It's wired to a double switch (with the bathroom light) outside the bathroom door.

If I disconnect and remove the fan, could I re-route the existing wiring and bring it up into the loft and run a regular light fitting from it? Essentially so that I can put a light in the loft, as there isn't one already.

Thoughts and comments appreciated.

Thanks
Liz

 

[Spudnik]

Yep in deed you could.

Dont forget to issue the correct cert and notification for it though as it is in a special location.

 

[GirlRacerRed]

Yep in deed you could.

Dont forget to issue the correct cert and notification for it though as it is in a special location.

what do u mean by special location?

 

[V]

its a bathroom that is a specail location electrics and water dont mix to well

 

[GirlRacerRed]

I'm not fitting anything in the bathroom. I want to pull the wiring out of the bathroom and back up into the loft where the wiring is run from.

I want to disconnect and remove the fan and fill the hole that's left. No more fan, no more ventilation apart from the window until the shower is fitted and a new fan/light jobbie is fitted.

 

[Mac]

When have lofts been special locations

 

[Spudnik]

Relax people.

Im just jesting.

 

[GirlRacerRed]

Relax people.

Im just jesting.

yeah right

 

[Mac]

Can't see a problem with routing the cable to loft for a light.

 

[GirlRacerRed]

Can't see a problem with routing the cable to loft for a light.

thanks Mac. does it need to be certified by a spark?

 

[Mac]

thanks Mac. does it need to be certified by a spark?

In the loft,i doubt it.Carry on with it,who goes in the loft,once a year to get the Xmas decorations out

 

[GirlRacerRed]

In the loft,i doubt it.Carry on with it,who goes in the loft,once a year to get the Xmas decorations out

good cos I've already done it

 

[Mac]

good cos I've already done it

Good on ya GRR

 

[lazza]

definatley no cert required on that...essentially its just an addition/replacement to an existing circuit so is fine to have been done.

 

[guitargraham]

Hi all

sorry to hijack this thread but i have a similar question?

my parents are changing there central heating system from a back boiler to a combi, the new boiler is going in the airing cupboard in the bathroom ( special location ) but can the wiring for the extinct immersion heater be used for the new boiler with out any coffullall ( not sure of spelling? ) ie i know there earth bonding is not up to date and the CU is really old, i intend to update when i gain my 17th and use has an install to register with governing body, just want some advise before the plumbers spark comes round huffing and puffing.

Parents are in there 70s and could be really easally conned?

thanks in advance

Graham