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bathroom extractor fan has packed in
when you buy one is it:

logically the actual fan dia?
or stupidly but possibly the case size?
that is used to size them

thanks


 
Posted : 10/06/2009 2:18 pm
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Measure across the round bit.

It'll be either 4, 5 or 6 inches or just under.


 
Posted : 10/06/2009 2:20 pm
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Probably a 100mm fan. Only PITA you might have is finding the connections in a different place.


 
Posted : 10/06/2009 2:22 pm
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4"/100mm it is then

- thanks oldgit had a quick peak and there is some spare loop of cable tucked back into the side of the vent hole so "shouldn't" be a problem this time round


 
Posted : 10/06/2009 2:52 pm
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As it's a wired unit in a bathroom, be sure to get the newly installed fan inspected by a certified inspector.


 
Posted : 10/06/2009 8:01 pm
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TLC are good for this sort of thing...

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Ventilation_Index/index.html

If you've got the cash then a humidity triggered fan is less annoying than a dumb light activated or PIR jobbie.


 
Posted : 10/06/2009 8:42 pm
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Although since you're not changing any wiring, they'll never know.


 
Posted : 10/06/2009 9:17 pm
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Although since you're not changing any wiring, they'll never know.

I agree, but make sure you remove any date markings on the device. Those loss adjusters would be delighted to find an "out", no matter how irrelevant the issue is.


 
Posted : 10/06/2009 11:04 pm
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Spongebob - i thought if you replaced any item on a circuit like for like then inspection isn't required?

appreciate the regs were changed to stop dangerous stuff but in past i've wired a house and am happy with my competence a 5 minute job to install


 
Posted : 11/06/2009 9:19 am
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Sure these partP debates are part troll. Replacement of an accessory like an extractor fan is non-notifiable wherever it is.

http://www.niceic.com/inc/file-get.asp?FILE=niceic_partp_factsheet.pdf


 
Posted : 11/06/2009 9:37 am
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well this one not a troll - just read the factsheet - thanks -actually more is covered than i thought so i'll guess i'll have to find a decent electrician for some jobs i'd planned to do


 
Posted : 11/06/2009 10:04 am