New extractor fan fitted in bathroom about 6 months ago. It is connected to pull-cord for light and is on when light is on. Yesterday the bulb went and when it was replaced noticed that fan was no longer coming on. What has happened and how can it be sorted?
ceiling light blew and now fan won't work
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Is the fan protected by a (3amp) fuse?
So you have replaced lamp(AKA bulb) and light is functioning normally but not the fan?
Did the fan overrun when light is off, for a timed period?
If so a little investigation is required:
*Check for fused connection unit protecting/isolating the fan, could be the isolator switch is open or the fuse has blown.
Something like this, could be white and may not have a neon light on
*If switched on and fuse has not broken, then you will be looking for loose connections at the fittings and accessories.
This could be why the circuit tripped.
*Some fans also have integral fuses, this may also require checking.
Identify circuit, isolate and prove the circuit is dead using an approved two probe/pole voltage indicator, prior to removing any covers.
Did the fan overrun when light is off, for a timed period?
If so a little investigation is required:
*Check for fused connection unit protecting/isolating the fan, could be the isolator switch is open or the fuse has blown.
Something like this, could be white and may not have a neon light on
This could be why the circuit tripped.
*Some fans also have integral fuses, this may also require checking.
Identify circuit, isolate and prove the circuit is dead using an approved two probe/pole voltage indicator, prior to removing any covers.
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Be nice to know how it became sorted, feedback is always welcome.Thanks everyone it's now sorted.
My house is less than 10 years and has very sensitive electrics. If a bulb blows, the circuit trips - we usually just reset it if we don't have a bulb at hand as all the other lights on the circuit are off too. Anyway this is what had happened in the bathroom. After replacing the bulb, re-setting the mains and finding that the fan didn't come on and after speaking to you guys yesterday, I checked for a fuse in the fan but found none. I then looked up to the top of the wall near the ceiling next to the light cord where we have a square paddle-like switch - it's the size of a single light socket with a switch that's almost the same size with 'on' at the bottom and 'off' at the top and a fan symbol - and noticed that it was in the 'off 'position. (We always have it in the 'on' position as this bathroom has no windows so no other means of ventilation). No-one admits to manually switching it off and because of its height it is difficult to get to so my question is could the tripping have switched this to the off position or am I just being told porkies?
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