BATHROOM FAN

[jb1468]

Via the roofspace and out through the soffit is probably the best option, and it will allow the use of an inline fan fixed in the roofspace, which will be quieter than a wall or ceiling mounted type.

probably not enough room in the roof space above the bathroom to work in.......unless you crawled on you belly

Just like most lofts then. If unwilling to crawl in there yourself, you will have to pay someone else to do it.

Thanks, never heard of a 'inline fan'. Could you recommend one that wud do the job. I think I have no choice but to go through the soffit via roof space, thanks

 

[jb1468]

Via the roofspace and out through the soffit is probably the best option, and it will allow the use of an inline fan fixed in the roofspace, which will be quieter than a wall or ceiling mounted type.

probably not enough room in the roof space above the bathroom to work in.......unless you crawled on you belly

Just like most lofts then. If unwilling to crawl in there yourself, you will have to pay someone else to do it.

Thanks, never heard of an inline fan. Looks like that is the only option, at least the easiest, given alternatives. Could you recommend one ta

 

[flameport]

One example:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/41379...werlite-Centrifugal-Chrome-35W-Shower-Fan-Kit

The fan is a separate unit, and has short pieces of ducting to the inlet / outlet grilles.

 

[jb1468]

Ok Thanks ever so much for helping me first of all understand the various options/complications and therefore for enabling me to actually having a plan now!

Definitely possible to fit inline fan into space and will extract out to the soffit. Now I understand how that works.

How about the electrical connections. I have an old pull cord light which I am planning on having changed to a switch unit outside the bathroom. I'm assuming this should not be a problem putting both together. I was told earlier that I would need a 3 pole isolation switch for a wall mounted. Do I still need that. An electrician will obviously be doing, but I like to know in advance to discuss same with him/her

Once again many thanks

 

[ban-all-sheds]

A fan isolation switch is needed when the fan is wired to the light switch - the reason being that you wouldn't have any other way to isolate it to work on it except by turning off the lighting circuit.

If you just have an on/off fan, with its own switch, then that switch could be the isolator if needed. But if you have a timed-overrun fan you'd still need an isolator as well because it has a permanent live supply which the switch would not interrupt.

 

[securespark]

Your fan will need a three pole isolation switch - mounted outside the bathroom.

Just to clarify for others reading this: Ashley make a pull cord isolation switch for fans - triple pole too. This you can mount in an appropriate zone in the bathroom, if you don't want one outside.

 

[jb1468]

Hi Folks,

The inline fan suggested above seems to get very poor reviews by customers who have fitted them.

Could anyone recommend one that they know does 'what it says on the tin'

Thanks