Replace Existing Bath Fan with Timer fan

I refer the honourable gentleman to the OP's diagram.
I'm not sure how that helps. The diagram shows a timer fan (such as the OP is wanting/hoping to install) with, as expected, L, S/L and N connections. What it does not show is the OP's present non-timer fan, which I strongly suspect will have terminals marked L and N (not S/L and N).

Kind Regards, John
 
Sponsored Links
Yes you're no doubt right but the diagram was referring to the wires; not the markings on the fan.

The extra wire required is a permanent live; NOT a switched live.
 
Yes you're no doubt right but the diagram was referring to the wires; not the markings on the fan. The extra wire required is a permanent live; NOT a switched live.
Yes, we all understand that. I was merely suggesting a reason why the OP might have been confused into saying that the non-timer fan did not have a 'switched live'.

It's common terminology. Things like a light fitting without loop-in facilities or an immersion heater will usually have terminals described and labelled as L & N, even though the L will have to be 'switched' if the light/immersion is not going to be on continuously.

Kind Regards, John
 
So, you get NO condensation with the fan on?

And you have a window.

Sounds like you don't need a fan at all.
This is winter. The window faces West, where the prevailing wind comes from, so it would blow cold air into the bathroom, and push the water vapour into the house. So the window is shut. The extractor is at ceiling level, and the water vapour rises up and is sucked out. Room temperature dry air enters the bathroom to replace it through the gap under the door.
 
Sponsored Links
It seems like you have an ideal environment and, as I said, probably don't need a fan at all.
Leave it off, ten minutes after bath likely all will be dry.

Properties with a (real) condensation problem will not be helped by a fan.
 
When fan is broken, window, cistern and external wall all run with condensation in winter.

It also creates sufficient suction to prevent diffusion through the house.

I am very happy with my extractor and would not be without it.
 
One more question isolation switches come in many different amps, what amp do I need if I am taking the supply from the ceiling rose light?
 
the lighting circuit is almost certainly 6A

It is almost inconceivable that you will find a bathroom extractor fan which exceeds that current.

Fan isolators are usually rated at 10A which is ample.
 

DIYnot Local

Staff member

If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.

Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.


Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local

 
Sponsored Links
Back
Top