5.0 out of 5 stars Good extraction for small bathroom

J.E. · 18 December 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars Works really well

W. · 6 April 2025

This is a very good bit of kit for the money. It took a long time to work out the wiring as the instructions aren't great, but its fairly silent when tucked away in the loft and the ease of fitting with its clips and brackets is just great. I had assumed that it runs at a slow speed all the time like my other one, but it needs switching for that, but the key thing was a decent overrun, and up to 30mins is idea.

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, could do with better written instruction/diagrams

M.S. · 24 April 2025

Unit works as expected, good amount of flow with the max speed (2 settings apparently, not tried the other). Wiring diagram useless tbh. Asked for clearer instruction and was invited to call an engineer instead. Quick google and found a YouTube video - easiest way to see how to connect.Fitting easy once wiring sorted. Operation is reasonably quiet (wall mounted to keep off the ceiling helps). Overall pleased with the product.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant item

D.h. · 13 May 2025

Fantastic extractor fan 🤩easy to fit & very quiet 🤫 great price as well 😊highly recommend this product 100%

5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet and well made

I.C. · 9 February 2025

For the money this is a good buy. Installed in 30 mins and the noise level is very low. Only criticism is it could do with a small ridge where the hoses fit to help keep them fitted ( it also doesn’t come with and ties to secure the ducts to the hoses). I set the timer to half way between max and min and it runs on for 12 minutes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Install and Works Well

D. · 16 June 2025

Easy installed and working great. Good extraction

5.0 out of 5 stars great fan

V.N. · 11 April 2025

excellent product. great airflow and relatively quiet. powerful enough for two small rooms. made in EU

3.0 out of 5 stars Missing the bits you really need for some applications

R.f.C. · 2 September 2024

I wanted an inline fan to use with my 3D printer to take all of the fumes and push them out through a vent in the wall. I saw the large number of positive reviews, and the features like multi-speed and thought "Why not?" The fan arrived, and I realised that it was not going to work out of the box. Firstly, there is no 13 AMP plug and flex. Secondly, there is no earth - which I'd hoped for. Then I tried to understand the wiring, and the wiring diagram is shown in the lid. I realised I needed to install a switch to turn it on and off and to control the speed and the Heschen Metal Toggle Switch, C523A, DPDT, Maintained, ON/OFF/ON 3 position, 15A 250VAC, 6 Tab Terminal, CE, with Waterproof Cap is the one I settled on. Then I realised I could not just drill a hole in the wiring box as the box itself is too small. So then I spent a couple of hours measuring the old lid to design a new cover. I printed this on the 3D printer, and installed the toggle switch, added a 13A plug and mains flex, and finally it works as I needed it. The switch allows me to have the ventilation OFF/LOW/HIGH without unplugging at the wall every time. All a bit of a faff in my opinion, but I don't buy inline fans very often, so don't know if there is a better product out there.