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DaveMill (CA)
This shower has no exhaust fan. We're thinking of putting one in. Please see three possible locations annotated in the photo below.
1. Inside the shower in the FLAT ceiling (probably replace the light fixture with a fan/light)
2. Just outside the shower in the SLANTED ceiling.
3. Near the highest part of the SLANTED ceiling, to collect the most rising steam (off the right side of the photo)
My gut tells me #1 is the best, being nearest the steam and wet tile.
Please note that although one window opens (marked in photo), we cannot open it in the winter because it is in the exhaust path of a wood stove chimney.
What is your recommendation about where to install an exhaust fan? Thanks!
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packy (MA)
functionally, i don't see much difference between 1 and 2.
installation wise 1 seems so much easier to pipe to the outside and repair the ceiling.
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Wheelchair (IL)
Are you just considering a vent or adding heat lamps too.
Best Wishes
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kingshakabobo (IL)
I vote for #1. The sloped ceiling might be a challenge if there is no space in the roof. Whatever you do, put it on a timer so it runs longer after a shower.
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steve (CA)
I like #1. Be aware, if this is being done with a permit, you might be required to install an Energy Star rated fan and either a humidity sensing switch or a fan with built in humidity sensor, per CalGreen.
"NO CHANGE FROM 2010 CALGREEN
Each bathroom shall be mechanically ventilated and shall comply with the following: 1 - Fans shall be ENERGY STAR compliant and be ducted to terminate outside the building.2 - Unless functioning as a component of a whole house ventilation system, fans must be controlled by a humidity control. a) Humidity controls shall be capable of manual or automatic adjustment between a relative humidity range of less than 50% to a maximum of 80%. b) A humidity control may be a separate component to the exhaust fan and is not required to be integral or built-in.Note: For CALGreen a "bathroom" is a room which contains a bathtub, shower, or tub/shower combination. Fans are required in each bathroom."
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Don411 (IN)
Also be aware of the elec code, Location #1 has my vote but be sure you get a unit that is rated for use directly over a shower or bath. Typically that means no metal parts that you can touch while in the tub/shower.
Here's one that's humidity sensing and "UL Listed for use over tubs and showers with a GFCI circuit". Here's one:
[www.broan.com]
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DaveMill (CA)
Thank you everyone! #1 is the winner, with a fixture that meets code and in particular rated for use inside shower.
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