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The Fan Is Wired!

December 3, 2014 - No Comments - 2 min read

This is just a little quick update on the extractor fan – it’s wired! I managed to find an electrician via mybuilder.com – and this is the first time I’ve ever tired a tradesman before! I’m excited on all levels, ha!

The job took less than 40 minutes to complete, and we now have a working fan – woohoo! I did absolutely tons of research when it came to picking the right fan and you can read how we made the decision in this post.

All new fan installations require an isolation switch, although many older properties with extractor fans may not have one. Apparently, that’s OK as this regulation is fairly new (so I’m told). One electrician did tell me we could “get away” with not having one put in by claiming it was a replacement fan, but I’d rather not take shortcuts and to be honest, I think he was just being lazy!

The guys we hired did a splendid job! I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, having never hired anyone before – but they did a great job! Better than I had imagined, in fact.

They re-positioned the ceiling light to the centre of the room and they also tidied up a loose cable we found, which was possibly from an old light switch. Things I hadn’t actually expected them to do! And course, finally they fitted the new extractor fan too.

The job was tidy and thorough, all the cables were properly secured to the joists and as a mega bonus, they even cleared up their own mess! I guess you could say I had low expectations of tradesmen before hiring these guys, but they’ve certainly changed that.

The company we hired did the job for £65, which I guess is quite a lot when you think about it, but it’s also not going to break the bank.

Anyway, I know this is a very rambling post, I’m just excited. Another step in the right direction!

bathroom exposed ceiling with extractor fan
wiring an extractor fan
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DIY Content: We’re not builders or experts in the trade industry, so please take any information on this blog as a rough guide and just our own experiences. This blog relates to our home only and you should always consult a professional in you’re in any doubt of work. Please also be aware Building Regulations change often, so always do your own research as well.
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