Trickle fan needed

[bandejapaisa]

Can anyone recommend a bathroom fan that runs on trickle.

Not too concerned about the noise, but I'd like the price to be around £50 - willing to go to £100 if necessary.

I actually want to install it in the cellar to create a bit more air flow, and help with the still air smell.

 

[Madrab]

Most I have seen run on leccy

When you say trickle, how do you mean, why not just fit high and low vents to promote circulaton?

 

[bandejapaisa]

By trickle, I mean the fan is constantly running (trickling). Usually they also have a boost mode that is attached to the light switch or a moisture sensor, but i don't really care about that for the cellar, however that is what I have in my bathroom.

I already have air bricks all around the old victorian property, but for some reason there still isn't that much air flow. At one point a few months ago i do recall the smell of fresh air circulating down there and it was nice, after I cleared all the air bricks. Nothing much has changed since then, and the air smells a big stagnant - so i want to promote a bit more circulation.

I doubt it's a common thing to do, but I can't see any harm in it.

 

[dilalio]

I know about 'trickle vents" in uPVC double glazing but not heard of an electrical extract like you describe. It makes sense though, if running costs are feasible? I'm thinking I've seen/heard similar in pub toilets. This is probably one for the electrical forum!

 

[picasso]

Try googling passive ventilation , might cost you a bit more than a £100 though.

 

[Cgas]

I seen an extractor that runs off an app off your phone, I didn't really take much notice but may be worth a Google.

 

[Cgas]

http://www.vent-axia.com/range/new-lo-carbon-svara.html

Says it runs on trickle as default.

Over your £100 budget though.

 

[copea]

Screwfix item number 59744.
1p under your upper budget!

I've got two and they're great.
You can get them on eBay cheaper too, but obviously no warranty.

 

[Agile]

I don't see what your problem is.

Screwfix have fans from £12.99 !

 

[copea]

Yes, but they're:
a) Rubbish
and
b) Noisy
and
c) Not constant running

OP, search for 'DMEV extractor' and you'll get all of the 'always on' fans coming back.

 

[endecotp]

I have a vent axia Quadra. The list price is considerably above your budget, but for some reason (back of lorry?) they can often be found for much less on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vent-Axia-Lo-Carbon-Quadra-Htp-100mm-Fan-/222222349857

 

[David937]

Can anyone recommend a bathroom fan that runs on trickle.

Not too concerned about the noise, but I'd like the price to be around £50 - willing to go to £100 if necessary.

I actually want to install it in the cellar to create a bit more air flow, and help with the still air smell.

You can acheive this with this Vent Axia product: http://www.vent-axia.com/range/lo-carbon-centra.html

you just set the speed you require by moving a jumper and you can wire in a boost switch if you wish. There are a lot of other products out there that can do this