Marley Bathroom Extractor Fan 5 Inch 5" In-line Ventilation Without Timer Flexible Ducting Kit Included Wall or Ceiling Mounted Kitchen Bathroom Shower Wet Room WC

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There are several types of pipework but generally it’s best to use the PVC type as when using the aluminium round duct, the fan can echo through it when running creating quite a bit of noise, whereas the PVC type is generally silent. The 3 pole switch ensures complete disconnection of supply to the fan so that maintenance can be carried out safely, without the need for a qualified electrician to disconnect the wiring (N. Again these are best wired up from the loft first cutting a hole (if plasterboard – see our installing plaster board pattress boxes project here) or chasing out if working with bricks and blocks ( see our cutting and filling chases project here).

Use this clear wiring diagram of how to connect up your timed fan to ensure you install your timer fan successfully. Finally, connect the pull-cord switch that wil be used to turn the fan on and off into the junction box using normal 2-core cabling as with any other light switch. It must also be possible to isolate the fan by means of a pull cord switch inside the bathroom, or a fan isolation (3-pole) switch outside of the bathroom. If you are using a standard 3-pole pull cord switch, the switch is generally fixed to the ceiling and wired down from the top.It means that the switched live output from the light switch needs to go to both the light and the fan (Via fused switched outlet).

As with all electrical work, before anything is done at all, make sure that the circuit being worked on is fully isolated in the fuse box or consumer unit. Once all connected up, place the cap over the terminals on the fan and ensure the switch is installed correctly in it’s pattress box. If you are installing an inline fan then you will also need to install the associated pipework that will carry the moist air from the source to the outside.

However, if you are simply replacing an existing extractor fan because it’s broken down or failed then you are allowed to do this under Part P. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Green/Yellow Earth not required you will find a double square on new one to show it is not required. When it comes to the cable that should be used, as extractor fans are low voltage it’s possible to use 1mm or 1.