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  1. 4th February 2007, 10:12 PM #1
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    Default Bathroom electrical layout

    I am doing a bathroom reno. I have new light and fan for the room, and was wondering what switch layout people normally go for.

    We are putting the light switch on the outside of the door frame.

    What I want to know is whether it is beneficial to have separate light and fan switch?

    Is a combination switch the better option. That is the fan coming on automatically when the light is turned on?
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    go 1 better and get a timer switch
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  3. 4th February 2007, 10:51 PM #3
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    I don't think I fully understand. Do you mean a timer on the fan, or a timer on the light? What purpose would it serve?
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    You can set the switch so that the fan comes on when you turn the light on or 30 seconds after the light comes on and turn off when you turn light off or 30 seconds to 2 minutes after light is switched off.

    I'll see if I can find some info for you
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    Found a switch at clipsal
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    I totally agree with the timer option in conjunction with the light switch; particularly if there's a dunny in the bathroom. I think all the switches prob'ly have to be outside the bathroom so that wet hands don't belatedly try to switch things on and thence 'electroplate' you.
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    What I want to know is whether it is beneficial to have separate light and fan switch?

    Is a combination switch the better option. That is the fan coming on automatically when the light is turned on?
    Depends what you prefer, do you want to be able to turn the fan on seperatly, or would it be more convenient for you to turn the light and fan on/off from a single switch?

    The timers are a good idea, but costly. Looking at the 2005 product guide those time switches go for about $227!!

    If you go for both off 1 switch it will be about $9 for the switch plus plate. Or if you go for 2 switches your looking at around $15.

    Those prices are not exact and should only be used has a guide.
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    You can get a timer that is seperate to the switch,and they are much cheaper than the all in one model.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tools View Post
    You can get a timer that is seperate to the switch,and they are much cheaper than the all in one model.

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    Any links for these?
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