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  1. Matthew Robinson

    Wiring basic bathroom extractor to timer

    Thanks, that's perfect. Like I said, I'll see if I've got 3 core+earth, or 2c+e. If I've got 3c+e, I'll get a new fan. If not, It'll be much easier to retrofit the functionality with that product you posted.
  2. Matthew Robinson

    Wiring basic bathroom extractor to timer

    Thanks, but I'd prefer it if it was automatic ( without going to the trouble of replacing the wire to the fan, as it's hidden behind the tiles, so I assume I won't be able to replace it easily ).
  3. Matthew Robinson

    Wiring basic bathroom extractor to timer

    I've not looked yet, but if it has a 3-core+earth cable, I'll just replace the fan.  I'm expecting to find 2 core+earth, and in that scenario, I wanted to wire it up like this: Fan    | [MAGIC] --- Permanent Live    | Lights ( Switched Live ) Where 'magic' detects the switched-live from...
  4. Matthew Robinson

    Wiring basic bathroom extractor to timer

    Hi, I've got an old bathroom extractor fan that doesn't have a timer on it - it's just attached to a switch on the wall. I'd like to get rid of the switch and wire it up so it will come on when the lights do, then stay on for a few minutes after. I know I could buy a new fan, but that would...
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