Fitting Bathroom Extractor Fan Wiring

Wiring of pullcord models.

Fitting bathroom extractor fan wiring.

This fan has its own integral pullcord on off switch. How to fit and install a bathroom extractor fan with or without a timer. Turn the power back on and test your new bathroom fan to make sure it s working. Requiring a live and neutral supply refer to internal wiring label for correct connection.

There are a few things to keep in mind before beginning the installation process. This fan requires a. Hi this video is about wiring a bathroom extractor fan wiring fan to the three pole fan switch isolator and pull cord switch. The average diyer who knows a thing or two should be able to do most of the prep work themselves but if you re not a qualified electrician you should bring one in when it comes to wiring in the fan.

This is a shower extractor fan this has been specifically designed for use in a shower and it also incorporates a halogen lamp which is 12 volts. Install the decorative plastic grille by slipping its mounting wires into the available slots in the housing unit. Installing an extractor fan in your bathroom can be a bit involved as it depends on where you want to install it. Wiring of timer model.

Also uk bathrooms have traditionally not included power sockets so it is common to not have any general purpose power circuits available in the room. This is because many include a run on capability that is triggered by the operation of the light switch and it is not permitted to have a device powered from two separate circuits. Extractor fans in bathrooms are frequently powered from a lighting circuit. Fans like this require additional wiring as both a permanent live and switched live are required as the fan has a built in timer so that it continues to extract air for a set period of time after the light in the room has been switched off.

Switch so that the fan will start when the light is switched on. Extractor fans with an integral timer or timed switch need a 3 core and earth supply to allow the unit to run on after a light is switched off. In order to draw moisture out of the bathroom read on for a guide on installing an extractor fan in your bathroom ceiling. The fan i m connecting is man.

If you are fitting a fan in a new spot on the ceiling you will have to cut a hole through the ceiling and into the loft space. This model is not suitable for ceiling fixing.