Problem Replacing Extractor Fan Unit

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It depends upon what the personal preferences of the person who connected the old one used...??

If it was me I would have used
Brown perm Live.
Black (Sleeved brown) switched live.
Grey (Sleeved blue) neutral.

But I have seen all sorts of combinations used over the years..
Basic rule is never assume anything until you have proved what you think you know is actually correct, before reconnecting the power!!

You should have noted what colours were used for each function on the old fan before disconnecting it..

Now you either need some test gear the verify which wire is which..
Or if you can access the other end of the cable, e.g. fan control switch / or isolator, you may be able to get some ideas..
But it may also go to a junction box?
 
could be any combination... should have took note of which one was which before you ripped the old one out. now you'll have to test it of follow the wiring back. i wouldnt recommend guessing since its likely you'll get it wrong and it'll let some smoke out, and that doesn't usually go back in
 
Have you got a volt stick? Separate the wires with the power off at the consumer unit and make safe for testing with connector block or wago’s. Switch power back on. Find which two are live when the light is on with the volt stick, then turn the light off and check again. Turn the light off and on as much as you like to confirm which one is the switched live. Easy.
 
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