I have a ceiling extractor fan with spotlight above my shower cubicle that is vented to outside. It looks very smart but seems pretty ineffective really. Can anyone suggest an effective one that might fit into the same place please?
Ceiling extractor fan in bathroom
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I have a ceiling extractor fan with spotlight above my shower cubicle that is vented to outside. It looks very smart but seems pretty ineffective really. Can anyone suggest an effective one that might fit into the same place please?
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is there a duct above the ceiling that you can get at?
A centrifugal fan is quieter and more powerful than an axial fan, you can get one to go in the ducting but it is a bit big, so best fitted in a loft.
Look at the ads to see the extract rate in cubic metres per hour and you will see how powerful your old one is, and how powerful an alternative is.
You can't put most mains powered extractors directly above a bath or shower as they are liable to get splashed or squirted.
Here is a powerful one http://www.screwfix.com/prods/26867/Heating-Cooling/Extractor-Fans/100mm-Mixed-Flow-Fan
and this one is cheaper
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/41379...e-Centrifugal-Chrome-White-35W-Shower-Fan-Kit
but find out the extract rate of your old one as you want quite a bit more power.
BTW you can flop loft insulation over the duct to keep it warm and prevent condensation.
A centrifugal fan is quieter and more powerful than an axial fan, you can get one to go in the ducting but it is a bit big, so best fitted in a loft.
Look at the ads to see the extract rate in cubic metres per hour and you will see how powerful your old one is, and how powerful an alternative is.
You can't put most mains powered extractors directly above a bath or shower as they are liable to get splashed or squirted.
Here is a powerful one http://www.screwfix.com/prods/26867/Heating-Cooling/Extractor-Fans/100mm-Mixed-Flow-Fan
and this one is cheaper
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/41379...e-Centrifugal-Chrome-White-35W-Shower-Fan-Kit
but find out the extract rate of your old one as you want quite a bit more power.
BTW you can flop loft insulation over the duct to keep it warm and prevent condensation.
Thanks for that reply JohnD. I can get to the ducting. The actual fan is in the loft set about 2 feet from the ceiling entry point above the shower. Would a good course of action be to get a more powerful fan and use the existing ducting?
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I was shown a S&P TD250/100T mixed flow extractor fan in a plumbers merchants but it was £102 + vat. This seemed expensive even though it sounds like a really good one. I cant find it to buy on the internet-has anyone else heard of it?
Thanks John it is the same power but it is quieter and the center piece comes out for easy cleaning. if I could find it cheaper then I would buy it but if not, then the one you linked to would be my next choice.
thanks for your valuable advice as I am now clear on what to do.
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