I am attempting to install a timed extractor fan in my downstairs toilet.
I am looking to run it off the pull cord controlling the halogen lights in the room.
It is a 4" Manrose model 15927.
The halogen lights/pull cord are connected via a junction box and as such appear to have 1 x live and 1 x neutral at the pull-cord switch, with the other wires connecting directly to the halogen lights. Previous posts have stated that this is a bona fide connection method.
The forums I have looked at so far suggest using a 3a FCU and 1 double pole switch. I have the FCU and double pole switch and have attempted to wire in the light and fan. I can't get the 2 to work.
With the double pole switch in situ, the fan works fine Ieven the timer works which suggests the switched live works to the fan) but the lights will not work.
When I remove the double pole switch and replace with the original pull-cord switch the lights work fine.
The DP has 4 terminals - Live/Neutral from supply & Live/Neutral to load.
I am guessing I need to change the way the halogen lights receive their power from the lighting ring circuit but am reluctant to do this unless there is no other way as it would mean taking up carpet/floorboards.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking to run it off the pull cord controlling the halogen lights in the room.
It is a 4" Manrose model 15927.
The halogen lights/pull cord are connected via a junction box and as such appear to have 1 x live and 1 x neutral at the pull-cord switch, with the other wires connecting directly to the halogen lights. Previous posts have stated that this is a bona fide connection method.
The forums I have looked at so far suggest using a 3a FCU and 1 double pole switch. I have the FCU and double pole switch and have attempted to wire in the light and fan. I can't get the 2 to work.
With the double pole switch in situ, the fan works fine Ieven the timer works which suggests the switched live works to the fan) but the lights will not work.
When I remove the double pole switch and replace with the original pull-cord switch the lights work fine.
The DP has 4 terminals - Live/Neutral from supply & Live/Neutral to load.
I am guessing I need to change the way the halogen lights receive their power from the lighting ring circuit but am reluctant to do this unless there is no other way as it would mean taking up carpet/floorboards.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.