Hi All,
I'm thinking about getting on of these; http://www.screwfix.com/p/xpelair-dx100h-axial-bathroom-extractor-fan-with-humidistat-timer/95442 to fit above our shower.
I'd like to make use of the humidistat so that it just turns on / off as required - this way, in the mornings we can leave it going (without having to leave the light on) and then it can just shut itself off once the humidity is gone.
I've done some reading and think I know how it should be wired in for this situation but want to check before taking the plunge;
(Currently we have two pull cords, one for the bathroom light, and another for the electric shower.)
I am correct in thinking I can (in the loft space) break into the power feed that goes to the bathroom light pull cord, put a junction box in and wire onwards to light pull cord / extractor fan.
I see that a fused spur should be used, to feed the extractor - looking on screwfix, they all seem to be wall mount (which obviously I'd like to avoid if possible - just for ease of fitting).
Is there any way to avoid this (place something in the loft instead?) or at least use something that is ceiling mount, so I don't have to hack away at the wall.
I guess that leads onto my next question of; even if I'm not using a cord/switch to control the fan, so I still need to fit one for isolation purposes?
If anyone could explain in laymans terms, or maybe link me to the bits on screwfix or somewhere it would be appreciated
Cheers!
I'm thinking about getting on of these; http://www.screwfix.com/p/xpelair-dx100h-axial-bathroom-extractor-fan-with-humidistat-timer/95442 to fit above our shower.
I'd like to make use of the humidistat so that it just turns on / off as required - this way, in the mornings we can leave it going (without having to leave the light on) and then it can just shut itself off once the humidity is gone.
I've done some reading and think I know how it should be wired in for this situation but want to check before taking the plunge;
(Currently we have two pull cords, one for the bathroom light, and another for the electric shower.)
I am correct in thinking I can (in the loft space) break into the power feed that goes to the bathroom light pull cord, put a junction box in and wire onwards to light pull cord / extractor fan.
I see that a fused spur should be used, to feed the extractor - looking on screwfix, they all seem to be wall mount (which obviously I'd like to avoid if possible - just for ease of fitting).
Is there any way to avoid this (place something in the loft instead?) or at least use something that is ceiling mount, so I don't have to hack away at the wall.
I guess that leads onto my next question of; even if I'm not using a cord/switch to control the fan, so I still need to fit one for isolation purposes?
If anyone could explain in laymans terms, or maybe link me to the bits on screwfix or somewhere it would be appreciated
Cheers!
