Adding a speaker between isolator switch and extractor?

[kpmatthews]

Hi

I want to add a speaker in the bathroom to the lighting/extractor circuit. (Low power, sealed for humidity.) Can I add a junction box between the isolator switch (its in the hallway) and the fan to run a cable to the speaker?

Thanks, Kp

 

[bernardgreen]

Hummm a very loud HUM

In a bathroom, Maybe EngleBATH HUMper dingle..

sorry couldn't resist

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Or if there's a toilet in there, EngleBATH HUMper tinkle?

Anyway - kpm - what makes the fan turn on and off?

 

[kpmatthews]

Extractor doesn't get used, I'm thinking more from a regulation/blow things up point of view.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

So it doesn't work. As the circuit is dead, how will the speaker work?

 

[kpmatthews]

Good point I didn't think of that

 

[OwainDIYer]

what exactly are you trying to do with this 'speaker'?

speakers are not designed to be connected to the mains

 

[kpmatthews]

its a sonos speaker so just power

 

[OwainDIYer]

Oh right.

It would be neater to run a cable from the fan switch rather than having junction boxes about the place.

 

[kpmatthews]

Would I need to tell anyone if I piggybacked the switch or the cable between the switch and the extractor?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

No, but why are you still considering the latter - thought you'd agreed there'd be no power there?

If you do put a join in the cable it should either be accessible for testing/inspection/maintenance, or it should be a maintenance-free type.

There may be no power at the isolation switch either, or at least not always. But you won't tell us what makes the fan come on.

 

[kpmatthews]

It does work but I was indulging you. We just don't use it, never have, we don't have a shower in there and don't run water hot enough to steam up. No mould or cracked paint in five years.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

FFS - you have one more chance, then you are on your own, trying to get your speaker to work, and quite possibly failing.

what makes the fan turn on and off?

 

[kpmatthews]

Humidity sensor and timer, it also has a pull cord. Sorry didn't realise there were different types, it just looks like a standard white box extractor fan. My bad.

 

[JohnW2]

Humidity sensor and timer, it also has a pull cord. Sorry didn't realise there were different types, it just looks like a standard white box extractor fan. My bad.

I suspect he mainly wanted to know whether or not it was activated by the light switch - and, from what you now say, I presume the answer is 'no'.

Kind Regards, John