Extractor fan question

blahblah06

Hi guys

My current bathroom fans are letting a lot of cold air in when turned off.

There only basic ones
Do 2 questions

1, can I get one that closes when turned off?
2, is it easy to get a more powerful one then standard?

No window in the main bathroom

redman

blahblah06 wrote: »

Hi guys

My current bathroom fans are letting a lot of cold air in when turned off.

There only basic ones
Do 2 questions

1, can I get one that closes when turned off?
2, is it easy to get a more powerful one then standard?

No window in the main bathroom

1) Yes I did in chadwicks suppliers a few years ago as I had a similar problem, I think it was Xpelair branded
2) Yes there is a range for locations such as kitchens that need a better flow.

cnocbui

you can get anti-blow back vent covers for clothes dryer vents that blow open when the dryer is on and close when its off. One of those might work.

meercat

try the icon range of fans


your electrical wholesaler should be able to order it for you
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056527600


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwDVsYmVgTs

blahblah06

Hi meerkat
Do u know if the icon range can just be put on the light switch or is it pull cord only?

There pricey but may b worth it

meercat

blahblah06 wrote: »

Hi meerkat
Do u know if the icon range can just be put on the light switch or is it pull cord only?

There pricey but may b worth it

they can operate off the light switch although you will need an isolator in the bathroom for it too

http://www.meteorelectrical.com/switches-and-sockets_white-range_fan-switch-3-pole.html

paddy147

meercat wrote: »

they can operate off the light switch although you will need an isolator in the bathroom for it too

http://www.meteorelectrical.com/switches-and-sockets_white-range_fan-switch-3-pole.html

Is there a model of the icon fan that can operate off a light swtich but only comes in when it gets humid and steamy in the bathroom.

Im sick and tired of the fan allways comming on when I turn on the light,even just to go to the loo.:(

meercat

paddy147 wrote: »

Is there a model of the icon fan that can operate off a light swtich but only comes in when it gets humid and steamy in the bathroom.

Im sick and tired of the fan allways comming on when I turn on the light,even just to go to the loo.:(

dont think so paddy
any chance it could be wired to a seperate switch

just googled it
there is a htm model which suits
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Ventilation_Index/4_Inch_Fans/index.html

need to insert this into original fan
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/ADHTM.html

paddy147

meercat wrote: »

dont think so paddy
any chance it could be wired to a seperate switch

just googled it
there is a htm model which suits
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Ventilation_Index/4_Inch_Fans/index.html

need to insert this into original fan
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/ADHTM.html

Theres an isolator switch beside the light switch,outside the bathroom.

The isolator is for the shower.

Would that do??

PS-Forgot to say that the fan is a ceiling mounted fan.

meercat

paddy147 wrote: »

Theres an isolator switch beside the light switch,outside the bathroom.

The isolator is for the shower.

Would that do??

no paddy that wont do
there should be a 3 pole isolator in the room for the fan(in case you need to isolate in an emergency or work on the fan)
this one
http://www.meteorelectrical.com/switches-and-sockets_white-range_fan-switch-3-pole.html

is the fan an inline type or conventional one?
(pic would help)

paddy147

meercat wrote: »

no paddy that wont do
there should be a 3 pole isolator in the room for the fan(in case you need to isolate in an emergency or work on the fan)
this one
http://www.meteorelectrical.com/switches-and-sockets_white-range_fan-switch-3-pole.html

is the fan an inline type or conventional one?
(pic would help)

I dont see one of those switches in the bathroom or the ensuite.

Heres a pic of the fan.Its an Eclipse fan and I think its a conventional fan.

meercat

paddy147 wrote: »

I dont see one of those switches in the bathroom or the ensuite.

Heres a pic of the fan.Its an Eclipse fan and I think its a conventional fan.

dont tell them boys in the electrical section
there ruthless there you know:D:D:D

blahblah06

Hi guys it turns out ya can pick up the shutters for the current 4 inch fan that places just behind them. I got the shutters then in going to out in another 4 inch fan and shutter with an inline fan half way up the ducting with another shutter. Should help with the cold coming in and taking the steam out

Joey the lips

You can buy what looks like a non return valve for an extractor fan. It allows air out but not back in.

Its fitted in line and can be fit simple enough by a diyer. No electrical bits

I will try post a picture.