Dear All The extractor unit in the downstairs bathroom ceiling has stopped working, its a SF100T (tried to attach photo, but says the file is too large) and we have had it since the extension was built over 5 years ago. The thing is I cannot for the life of me figure out how I get it through the 4" whole that was created for the Halogen light / extractor fan. I have the sneaky suspicion that the builder my have put it in before the ceiling went up, does this happen? I'm pretty confident that once I've isolated the power I'll be able to remove the unit and replace it as the exact model is on Screwfix. Please help before I pull down the ceiling! I can't get to it from above as my daughters bedroom has laminate. Cheers Craig
Hi Craig. Photos speak a thou words!. Normally u need to either release a screw somewhere on edges, or release by inserting a small screwdriver. Then you'll see screws mounting fan to ceiling.
Is it this one? If so then it should never have been fitted where you cant get to it again, its much bigger than the hole for the grille. They are usually fitted in lofts etc.
It could be just the timer board that is faulty, you could try bypassing it to see if the fan works. Bare in mind the fan has a permanently live connection even if its not switched on. Switch the 3 pole fan isolator off or the MCB/fuse. To get to the PCB remove the two screws on the opposite side to that lable. You will see 3 wires from the grey cable an 2 wires going to the fan. Connect on fan wire to S/L and the other to N.
Instructions. http://www.manrose.com/specifications/showerinlinefanrange.pdf Ain't going to get it out through that hole. It's usually screwed to a joist in the loft.
Thanks Peter I'll try that tomorow in the daylight. Seems like I've been stitched up! If it doesn't work any recomendations for a replacement? I'm thinking I'll have to leave that one in the roof space, or go to town on it with the pliers to get it out the hole!!!
You have obviously moved the fan itself, will the ducting to outside reach the hole, if so maybe fit a normal fan in there like this. http://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-xf100t-20w-axial-bathroom-fan/15927 You would loose the light in it but could you put a separate one at the side perhaps.
On another point, why has the price of fans crept up all of a sudden, you used to be able to get a timer fan for about a tenner, now its more like £15-20.
It should reach the hole itself, but will be a real pain and won't look that great as the light is slap bang in the middle of the bathroom. I wondered if there were fans as such as the one that's in there that I would be able to get in the hole? Thanks for all your help
You could always expand the existing hole neatly so you can get the unit out and the new one in. Then fit a decorative patch over it and mount the light in the middle of that?
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