Bathroom extractor fan location

Dedekind · 16 April 2019 at 9:40PM

About to install a new extractor fan for our first floor bathroom. We are deciding which type, either wall mounted or ceiling fan. The shower will directly be on the outside wall so a wall mounted fan seems the most intuitive.

I've read it's much better to have an inline fan mounted on the loft. Currently the loft is, well, a loft, but we plan to do a loft conversion in a few months. Can such a fan still be mounted there or will it interfere with the conversion?

Thanks

Mr.Generous · 16 April 2019 at 10:51PM

Wall mount, the only difficulty is hiding the wiring. A fan isolator should be fitted outside the room (above the door is normally the spot) get a fan that comes on with the light and runs on after it goes off, if damp or mould is an issue get a fan with a humidistat.

Dedekind · 16 April 2019 at 11:07PM

Thanks
Is it normal to have two switches, one for the lights and one for the fan? I haven't seen this much in the UK but I've seen in elsewhere. It's quite handy since no need for the fan to come on in the middle of the night for a 30 seconds visit to the loo..

Mr.Generous · 19 April 2019 at 11:18AM

Easy enough to add a pull cord if you want a fan switch. Wall switch a lot more work.

andyhop · 21 April 2019 at 9:19PM

Opposite the door , location is more important than flow

Bathroom extractor fan location

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