Extractor fan question

[sotal]

I need to put an Extractor fan through the wall above the shower cubicle.

What IP Rating does it need to be - as it will be directly above the shower cubicle and could possibly get splashed.

My Electrician will be coming to fit it - but I said I'd get all the bits and I can't get hold of him.

I've seen some nice IP44 Rated Low Voltage ones, but then I've seen Extra Low Voltage ones but they haven't got an IP number - I've also seen some that are IPX5 rated???

Getting far too confused!!

 

[Lectrician]

IPx4 atleast, IPx5 if hosing down likely.

What height above the shower tray? Depending on this height will dictate if you need to have a SELV one, or an RCD protected mains one.

 

[sotal]

thanks for the reply. the centre of the hole is exactly 7foot above the bit you stand on in the shower tray

 

[ricicle]

My Electrician will be coming to fit it - but I said I'd get all the bits and I can't get hold of him.

 

[sotal]

Got hold of him this morning and he said to be safe he would only fit an IPX7 and I can't find one of those! So he's getting me one for about £60