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Bathroom isolating fan switch
Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.46 PM
My bathroom is adjacent to my bedroom and the fan comes on with the lights and turns off approx 4 mins after lights switched off. I have no windows and I know the steam has to travel far but..can I add an isolating switch as this fan really disturbs me at nihjt when my tenant uses the bathroom. Would this be an expensive job, I am at my wits end now and need to find a solution!! Thanks all.
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DEACON ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Rating: 5 out of 5
Well it should by rights have an isolation switch anyway, outside the bathroom for maintenance purposes. Not a huge job to put one in. As the other answer suggests in a window less bathroom it should be operational at all times.
Answered1 April 2019
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D&E Designs
Rating: 5 out of 5
I would strongly recommend you do not do this. A windowless bathroom must have an extract fan with a 15 minute overrun. You could swap the fan out for a lower speed continuous fan which is quieter.
Not using an extract will cause a build up of moisture causing damp and mould
Answered1 April 2019
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LP CONTRACTS LIMITED
Rating: 3 out of 5
Change the fan unit. An Envirovent Silent 100T will be a good start as it is IPX5, quiet, and has up to 30mins overrun timer. As long as it is just vented through the wall.
But if it has a long duct run or bends in the duct, then you will require something more suitable such as a Cyclone.
If it's in the ceiling and you have a loft, then you definitely want an in line fan such as the Envirovent MV Silent 160/100T.
Answered3 April 2019
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