Hi, I am about to fit an extractor fan, but notice on the box it states 12v. Am I still ok to simply connect it straight to the mains supply, or do I have to have a transformer of some kind. I intend to come from the mains supply (a spur already exists) to a double pole lightswitch, then to a FCU and finally the fan. Like I said, on the box it state 4 inch 12v extractor fan, but there is nothing in the manual about a transformer. Thanks!
12v Extractor Fan - Installing
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Mains is 230 volts
Your fan is 12 volts.
Do NOT connect fan to mains. It will be destroyed.
Your fan is 12 volts.
Do NOT connect fan to mains. It will be destroyed.
I don't know what you did that for. * You've already beeen reminded it's a 12volt fan (which you already knew) which is a lot lower than mains voltage.
Of course you need a transformer.
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Of course you need a transformer.
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