Wiring A Shower Extractor Fan

How to install a bathroom fan.
Wiring a shower extractor fan. Wiring an extractor fan with a timed switch thats turned on by existing light switch. Fans like this require additional wiring as both a permanent live and switched live are required as the fan has a built in timer so that it continues to extract air for a set period of time after the light in the room has been switched off. This is a shower extractor fan this has been specifically designed for use in a shower and it also incorporates a halogen lamp which is 12 volts. Bathroom fans are essential for removing moisture and bad odors from the bathrooms in your home thus preventing the growth of mold and mildew.
Extractor fans with an integral timer or timed switch need a 3 core and earth supply to allow the unit to run on after a light is switched off. They also usually have an isolation switch to allow for safe cleaning of the fan. By removing excess moisture from the air you can also prevent.