bread Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 My bathroom is very soggy and steamy and I feel a fan would help the situation. I know you can buy an array of extractors from various places but how do you go about fitting them?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back2Basics! Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) here you go: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+install+extractor+fan%3F But basically buy fan and a hole cutter and follow instructions that came with the fan alternatively pay an electrician!! Edited February 24, 2012 by Back2Basics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam @ Dearne Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Not a straight forward job for a novice, mainly due to the tools needed. 1. Core drill, not the same as a normal drill as it has a special clutch 2. Diamond core bit, 107mm or there-abouts 3. Big ladder to put grill on outside 4. Electrical tools to correctly wire into lights etc... 5. Electrical knowledge, isolator switch, competency etc... If you aint confident of doing it correctly. pay and get a professional in. After all, its electrics in a bathroom (special location re regs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 My electrician friend says its easier and better to open a window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bread Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks people, i do open windows but still damp! Maybe I need a new roof and guttering to keep it dry from the outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekatom Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Your Electrician friend must not want work. Rough idea of price would be £120ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawheating Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hi this is the sparky I always use Cairn 07872 074974 . He is reliable and doesnt charge the earth. Also his website http://www.hubbuck.co.uk/ Thank you Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam @ Dearne Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 My electrician friend says its easier and better to open a window. How on earth can it be 'better' to open a window? Where is the air flow and extraction coming from, your mate aint Billy Smarts electrician is he? I have installed many a fan to solve this kind of issue and its worked every time. He is right on one point, yes it will be cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 How on earth can it be 'better' to open a window? Where is the air flow and extraction coming from, your mate aint Billy Smarts electrician is he? I have installed many a fan to solve this kind of issue and its worked every time. He is right on one point, yes it will be cheaper If one opens a window the incoming air displaces the existing moist air-for a supposed plumber your grasp of physics is tenuous.It worked for decades before modern contraptions which purport tp solve the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan2802 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks people, i do open windows but still damp! Maybe I need a new roof and guttering to keep it dry from the outside! I'm not going to get involved in the open a window/fit extractor debate that seems to be developing but if you think you have a problem with your roof or gutters, I'd be happy to give you a free, no obligation survey. I'm pretty local to you so no issue to check and advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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