extractor fan in window pane

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Hi guys. Im looking to get some secondary glazing, but the chap that came over said that - because the extractor fan sticks out quite a bit - it may cost more (becuase theyld have to build the frame further into the window sill). This got me thinking: I would like a slightly smaller extractor fan. Ive taken some photos of it - see below. Is it big becuase its old? Would I be better off buying a more modern (and presumably smaller) extractor fan? Would it be easy fitting the new extractor in, or would that require a new pane of glass? What should I bare in mind when looking for a new extractor fan? Apologies for all the questions, but I am new to this!

The other reason I wanted to get a newer/small fan is because I dont want to lose any of the window sill (which I would when they fit the secondary glazing).
Thanks in advance.


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It looks like a 6" diameter fan hence the larger body depth. Is there a reason that you cannot replace the window altogehter for a uPVC window and avoid secondary glazing ?
 
hi DAZB. Ild rather not get double glazing because I cant afford it, and because I need an extractor fan because the shower room mists heavily. I suppose I could ask them to make a double glazing window with an extractor fan in it, but I cant afford normal DG let alone custom made DG. Is 6" diameter a big size for an extractor fan? It does quite a decent job of removing steam. I wasnt sure whether modern fans have improved in technology and are smaller and more effective?
 
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You could relocate fan to ceiling thru loft? or thru wall.
The fan size dictates it's efficiency smaller fans move less air unless they run much faster making more noise.
 

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