Extractor fan via junction box

[den9112]

Hi, i have just replaced a old cieling rose with a Ashley J501 16 Amp Downlighter Junction Box, i have a bathroom light connected to this. While i am in the loft i wanted to fit a centrifugal extractor fan and wanted to know if i could run the fan via the junction box .Or would i have to fit a double pole cieling switch .Thanks

 

[stephenf8542]

How are you plannig to switch the fan on and off?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Yes you can connect a fan to the JB, if you're OK with it coming on and off with the lights.

You should put a fan isolator between the JB and the fan.

Notifiable in E&W

 

[den9112]

Thanks,

 

[den9112]

Would it be ok to put the isolator in the loft ,rather than outside the bathroom wall if it is only to isolate for maintenence.

 

[den9112]

I am going to put a shower fan in the loft, would the isolator switch be ok adjacent to the fan in the loft. Thanks

 

[ColJack]

isolator should be within site of the item it's isolating to prevent accidental energising of the equipment being worked on.. or have a suitable lock off device..