Bathroom extractor fan

camshie · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:23 pm Post Subject: Bathroom extractor fan

I have had an extractor fan with timer fitted to my bathroom ceiling for some time. Recently after a gas fitter had been working above it I noticed that water was dripping from the fan, I removed the fan, dried the unit with a hairdryer, refitted it and it worked fine for weeks but now when I switch the light off the fan only buzzes but does not come on until I switch the light off and then the fan operates ok for a few minutes.
Is the fan needing replaced.

jj4091 · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:09 am Post Subject:

Can you get access to the back of the fan?What was the gas fitter instaling?Do you havethe ability to test the supplies?

camshie · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:49 am Post Subject:

Hi,
thanks for your reply
the gas fitter was servicing the boiler which is in the loft above the fan and he must have spilled water which penetrated into the fan space.
I can access the back of the fan and have a meter for checking electric supplies but the strange part is the fan worked ok for a while and now only works when the light which is supposed to activate it is switched off

Paulie · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:42 pm Post Subject:

Water won't do it any good and you may have to replace it. Coupled with electricity, it quickly rots circuit boards causing weird effects. I have a boxed, unused 4" Manrose with timer looking for a home. PM me if you want it.

camshie · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:55 pm Post Subject:

hi,
I think you are right, it is probably time for a new one.

How do I get in touch with you about the Manrose

Paulie · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:38 pm Post Subject:

Sorry. I use PM on another forum. Try this:

Regards,

Paul.
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Paulie · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:45 am Post Subject:

Camshie,

I didn't realise I can't put contact details on here and there's no personal message service. You may as well get one from a DIY shed or electrical wholesaler as I can't think of a way to get in touch. It would cost about the same when postage is added.

Good luck.

camshie · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:52 am Post Subject:

Thanks anyway, if you think this a goods make can you give me the type & model number,
regards,
camshie
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Paulie · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 2:32 pm Post Subject:

I paid about £14 for it. They are popular but one of my customers thought was too noisy for an en-suite. There's no door between bedroom and bathroom. I got this as a replacement but in the meantime she bought a Vent-Axia which was noticeably quieter when fitted, hence I have it as a spare. Note that the surface to which the fan is fixed affects the sound level as does the balance and aerodynamics of the fan. A noisy, vibrating fan will sound awful fixed to plasterboard but a good one fixed to a sold wall will be quiet as a mouse.

empip · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 5:34 pm Post Subject:

Inline model fitted in the loft on platform hanging from rafters - you'll not hear much of it.
If the exhaust is via your soffit then the fanbody will be above air inlet and outlet therefore self draining with respect to condensation.

There is a benefit with the unit outside of the bathroom (in loft)