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Bathroom ventilation issues

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  • 25-10-2019 10:36pm
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    Brianboy
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭


    I have bad ventilation in my bathroom but I only have a skylight that I can open to get any ventilation , I do not have an external wall as an option for an external extractor form. I have an extractor fan in the ceiling that is connected to a roof vent tile but i cannot seem to purchase a strong enough extractor fan.

    Any solutions?


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    K.Flyer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭K.Flyer


    Make sure that there is a way for air to enter the bathroom, e.g. small gap of a few millimetres under the door, so that the fan can operate correctly.
    All too often bathrooms are virtually airtight except for the fan, which means extractor fans are then rendered useless.


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    #3
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,532 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Is the skylight a Vellux by any chance? If so they can be motorized. This would provide plenty of ventilation.

    Another option might be to install a powerful inline fan that is located in the attic space like this:

    https://mt.rsdelivers.com/product/vent-axia/acm100/inline-duct-fan-100mm-130-m3-h/0272126

    Neither solution is cheap but both would be effective.


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    antix80
    Registered Users Posts: 2,419 ✭✭✭antix80


    Did you mean the skylight doesn't open? Without an open window a fan on its own usually isn't enough.

    Use a squeegee or towel to clear puddles and large drops from the floor, walls, shower door etc.
    Don't leave damp towels in the bathroom.
    Put down the lid of the toilet when not in use and during flushing.
    Leave the door open after using the shower.
    Keep the room warm.
    Avoid long showers and very hot showers that produce a lot of steam.
    If there is a shower cubicle all the better as it will contain the steam but the fan needs to be in it rather than a random part of the bathroom.


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