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When it comes to installing extractor fans and lighting, understanding bathroom zones is crucial to adhere to safety standards and achieve optimal performance. This guide delves into the specifics of bathroom zones for extractor fans, compares them with those for lighting, and recommends suitable Airflow models for each zone. Extractor fans installed within zone 2 must be fitted with 12v SELV motors with the SELV transformers and isolators fitted outside of zone 0, 1 & 2.
The extent of the zones in a bath or shower room can be limited by floors, ceilings and walls. For more detailed information see BS 7671 diagrams 701.1 & 701.2. Bathroom Zones & IPX Ratings for Extractor Fans Fans should also be positioned to give an optimum flow of air through the whole room and to avoid pockets of residual air.
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IP rating stands for 'Ingress Protection rating' and this helps us determine what bathroom electricals can go in particular bathroom zones. It often refers to bathroom lights and bathroom extractor fans. The Monsoon Zone 1 Silence range is the latest innovative domestic ventilation solution.
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For example, in Bathroom Zone 1, fixtures such as Zone-1 bathroom lights and Zone-1 bathroom extractor fan systems must be able to withstand splashes and humidity, continuing to operate safely under these conditions.