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Introducing Airflow QuietAir: the most quiet Extractor Fan for domestic use

In this article we are introducing the Airflow QuietAir – At last, a fan so quiet that you can hear a Pin Drop while the fan is working! Listed on our website under the Heating and VentilationVentilationAirflow Extractor Fans, the QuietAir is Sleek, Subtle, and Discreet – the Airflow EcoAir – The QuietAir range. The Quietair from Airflow is a range of elegant, discreet axial fans that are supremely quiet and activate only when they are really needed, using exceptionally low energy. Quietair sets new standards for the reliable, low cost ventilation of toilets, en-suites and bathrooms; and at just 25dB(A) you will hardly hear the fan running, even at night! Low Energy, High Tech!

Airflow QuietAir Key USP’s

  • Extremely quiet – Whisper Quiet, only 25 dB(A) at 75m3/hour
  • Ultra Low Energy; High Pressure Development; Extra Safe; Eco-Start Technology
  • Delay start for two minutes avoids unnecessary use (especially at night), and saves energy
  • Power consumption only 5 watts
  • Longlife ball-bearing motor with 40,000 hours life
  • Two speed options, 75m3/hr and 90m3/hr
  • High efficiency impeller for ducted installation
  • Basic switching, timer, humidity and motion sensor versions
  • Innovative “Room Refresh” option for programmable ventilation
  • Eco-Start Technology: 2 minutes, delayed start avoids unnecessary use (not Basic unit)
  • Extra Safe: IP rated, IP45 protection
  • Control Options: Basic Switching, Adjustable Timer, Humidity/Timer and PIR/Timer
  • Low SFP: 0.24 at 75m3/hr and 0.36 at 90m3/hr

Key Features, QuietAir Extractor Fan, ultra-quiet…

  • COMPACT FACIA DESIGN – clips off for ease of cleaning
  • HIGH EFFICIENCY IMPELLER – with removable guide vanes (ceiling ap’s)
  • HIGH PRESSURE – impeller delivers 60m3/hr@31Pa
  • DUCTABLE – up to 12m of rigid ducting with 11 x 90 degree bends
  • BALL BEARING MOTOR – 40,000 hours usage (min) = (4.5 years continuous use)
  • BACK DRAUGHT SHUTTER – Standard
  • ROOM REFRESH – programmable routine ventilation; (T model) every 4, 8, 12 or 24 hours
  • 3 YEAR GUARANTEE, extendable to 5 years

Exploded view of the Airflow QuietAir Fans

  1. Fascia
  2. Cover of control board including 2 x fastening screws
  3. Electronic control board
  4. Casing with impeller
  5. Guide vane removable at reduced installation depth
  6. Removable back draught shutter
  7. Cable grommet
  8. Assembly kit: 2 x screws with plugs for wall mounting

Control options – available QuietAir models

Airflow QuietAir QT100B

Airflow QuietAir QT100T

Airflow QuietAir QT100HT

Airflow QuietAir QT100PIR

The QuietAir Advantage: It is as ecologically inappropriate to over ventilate as it is to under ventilate!

Quiet, low energy, elegant design, highly reliable, powerful ducted axial fan with advanced features, outperforming the competition in a modular design for ease of installation and minimal maintenance. This series of QuietAir extractor Fans are Perfect for Social Housing Specification in New Build and Decent Homes! Buy them online via SparksDirect.

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Airflow iCON low energy extractor fans, iCON15s and iCON30s, features and ranges

The Airflow iCON Range of extractor fans

The choice of three aesthetically designed fans in the iCON range means you can fit the perfect size to perform effectively for the size of room and the application. The low profile iCON 15 axial fan is sleek and slim. The iCON 30 and iCON 60 mixed centrifugal/axial flow fan technology makes them not only highly compact and efficient but also extremely quiet in operation and suitable for use with longer runs of ducting.

A stylish, slim and unobtrusive new range of fans for toilet, bathroom and kitchens with a unique iris shutter and a choice of colours too! The choice of three aesthetically designed fans in the iCON range means you can fit the perfect size to perform effectively for the size of room and the application. The low profile iCON 15 axial fan is sleek and slim. The iCON 30 and iCON 60 mixed centrifugal/axial flow fan technology makes them not only highly compact and efficient but also extremely quiet in operation and suitable for use with longer runs of ducting.

Read below more about the Low Energy Airflow iCON fans, some of the Technical specs, the Airflow iCON accesories, and some installation advices.

The 12V DC low energy fans – Airflow iCON 15S and Airflow iCON 30S

The Airflow iCON 12volt SELV low watt fans with brushless DC motors offer significantly reduced energy consumption compared with standard AC motors. Fitted with ball bearing motors for extra long life, each one is supplied with a 230V AC transformer. Interchangeable fan control modules are available. Both fans are SELV (safety extra low voltage) compliant with IEE wiring regulations for wet zones in bathrooms.

The continuous ventilation fans iCON 15CV and iCON 30CV provide quiet, adjustable continuous background ventilation at a minimum high rate of 8 l/sec and 13 l/sec respectively with a choice of control options to boost performance to maximum air flow.

iCON 15S and iCON 30S – Energy saving and extra safe!

iCON 12 volt SELV low watt fans with brushless DC motors offer significantly reduced energy consumption compared with standard AC motors. They are also better looking, quieter and easier to install than many other fans. Fitted with ball bearing motors for extra long life, each model is supplied with a 230v AC to 12VDC transformer.

The Airflow iCON SELV Range

Aesthetically designed and extremely efficient, the iCON range of low watt DC fans provides economy in use with a long working life and SELV protection. The iCON 15S axial fan is sleek and slim, while iCON 30S mixed centrifugal/axial flow technology makes it highly compact and also quiet in operation.

Airflow iCON 15S – 12v DC / SELV Axial fan
  • The Airflow iCON 15S is ideal in toilets and wet zones in en-suites, shower rooms and bathrooms.
  • Recessed into the wall or ceiling, it is stylish and unobtrusive, even in the smallest space.
  • Supplied with AC/DC transformer.
  • Housing IP rating: IPX4; Fan Size:197 x 89mm.
  • Ductable Air flow: Up to 4m 70m3/hr.
  • Buy online the Airflow iCON15S.
Airflow iCON 30S – 12 DC / SELV Axial Fan
  • The Airflow iCON 30S is quiet, powerful and designed for recessed or surface mounting in walls or ceilings in wet zones in larger toilets, bathrooms and utility rooms.
  • Supplied with AC/DC transformer.
  • Housing IP rating: IPX4; Fan Size: 225x141mm.
  • Ductable Air flow: Over 9m 111m3/hr.
  • Buy online the Airflow iCON30S.

Interchangeable fan control modules are available and are conveniently sited in the fan, not the remote transformer. Both models are SELV (safety extra low voltage) compliant with IEE wiring regulations for wet zone 1 and higher in bathrooms.The unique iris shutter design makes switching on and off almost silent and helps reduce external noise ingress.

Accessories and Technical Specs – Airflow iCON

Airflow iCON fans – Accessories

iCON 15S and iCON 30S can be ducted through standard 100mm (4”) rigid, flexible or flat ducting. Airflow supplies a comprehensive range of ducting, accessories and controllers to complement an installation and can advise on specification of compatible ducting and grills to meet Good Practice Guidance.

Accessories
  • High rise cowl kit;
  • Circular grilles;
  • Steel flat ducting;
  • Airflex ducting;
  • Door switch;
  • Wall grilles;
  • Wall grilles with spigots;
  • Airflat ducting;
  • Speed controller;
  • Roof cowl;
  • Cavity wall kit.

The Installation of the Airflow ICON ventilation fans

  • iCON has been designed with simplicity in mind. A quick, core drilled hole enables immediate fixing of iCON.
  • The twist on/off cover requires only a single side entry fixing screw.
  • Cantilever fixing lugs enable recessed installation on uneven surfaces.
  • iCON 30 and iCON 60 are also supplied with a narrow contour skirt for surface mounting if preferred.
  • The ‘snap-in’ module is quick to fit and wire giving the installer a choice of controls on-site.

To find out more about the Airflow iCON extractor fans, read the iCON15/iCON30/iCON60 introduction, or the Airflow iCON – the new face of ventilation. View the full Airflow iCON offer online at the Heating and Ventilation section, VentilationAirflow Extractor Fans.

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Airflow Icon: fans for toilets, bathrooms, kitchens; iCON15, iCON30, and iCON60

Airflow ICON – The new face of ventilation.

The elegant design of the Airflow Icon series of fans goes eye to eye with the quality and attention to detail demanded by modern day homebuilders. Thoughtfully conceived iCON presents the specifier and installer with a new dimension in simplicity of selection and installed performance. Matching the required control functions (pull cord, timer, humidity, PIR, two speed) to the installation, simply means plugging in an interchangeable module into any iCON fan. It’s a win win situation for the stockist too who optimises his shelf space and for the contractor who avoids carrying a van load of fans.

The Style Is Supplied as Standard

  • iCON style fans complement modern day living by harmonising with virtually any interior design.
  • Neat, unobtrusive and stylish, they provide quiet and reliable ventilation while blending into the background.
  • Available from stock in Anthracite, Gold, Silver and Glacier White matt wipe-clean finish, they add colour and co-ordination to your toilet, bathroom and kitchen – and at surprisingly low cost.
  • NEW – Chrome and Anthracite the perfect blend
  • Bespoke style – what colour is your iCON?
    Appealingly personal, iCON fans can be supplied to your design requirements. From as little as 50 fans we can make your iCON design a reality.
  • iCON15, iCON30, and iCON60 – and more features – below.

Airflow iCON15

The Airflow iCON 15 is ideal for toilets, en-suites, shower rooms and bathrooms. Recessed into the wall or ceiling, it is stylish and unobtrusive, even in the smallest space. More features:

  • Fan Size 197x40mm; Ductable Up to 4m.
  • Power 14.5W / 230v; IP Rating IPx4.
  • Air flow 21 l/sec (76m3/hr).
  • Flow rate up to 21 l/sec ( 76 m3/hr).
  • Ductable up to 4m using rigid pipe.
  • Complies with Approved Document F 2006 Appendix E Good Practice Guide to the installation of axial fans in bathrooms when used with the manufacturers specified flexible ducting and exterior grille.
  • A quick, 4″ core drilled hole enables immediate fixing of the Airflow iCON 15 fan. The twist on/off cover requires only a single side entry fixing screw.
  • Cantilever fixing lugs enable recessed installation on uneven surfaces. The snap-in control module is quick to fit and wire.
  • Splashproof with a comprehensive range of accessories.
  • Three year no quibble guarantee. BEAB approved.
  • Buy online this excellent quality extractor fan – Airflow iCON15, or Airflow iCON15 DC/SELV(the low voltage version)

Airflow iCON30

The Airflow iCON 30 is quiet, powerful and designed for recessed or surface mounting in walls or ceilings in larger toilets, bathrooms and utility rooms. More features:

  • Recessed or surface mounted onto the wall or ceiling, it is stylish and unobtrusive, even in the smallest space.
  • Supplied with a stylish, narrow contour skirt for surface mounting if preferred.
  • The quiet, powerful mixed centrifugal/axial fan has been designed with efficiency in mind.
  • Flow rate up to 32 l/sec (118 m3/hr).
  • Ductable up to 9m using rigid pipe.
  • Complies with Approved Document F 2006 Appendix E Good Practice Guide to the installation of centrifugal fans in bathrooms when used with the manufacturers specified flexible ducting and exterior grille.
  • A quick, 4″ core drilled hole enables immediate fixing of the Airflow iCON 30 fan. The twist on/off cover requires only a single side entry fixing screw.
  • Cantilever fixing lugs enable installation on uneven surfaces. The snap-in control module is quick to fit and wire.
  • Fan Size 225x43mm; Ductable Over 9m; Power 30W / 230v; IP Rating IPx4; Air flow: 32 l/sec (118m3/hr)
  • Buy online this excellent quality extractor fan – Airflow iCON30, or Airflow iCON30 DC/SELV(the low voltage version)

Airflow iCON60

The Airflow iCON 60 is the largest fan in the range, suitable for recessed or surface mounting in walls or ceilings and is highly efficient in domestic kitchens and residents lounges. More features:

  • The iCON60 is ideal for kitchens, large bathrooms and residents lounges.
  • Recessed or surface mounted onto the wall or ceiling, it is stylish and unobtrusive, even in the smallest space.
  • Supplied with a narrow colour skirt for surface mounting if prefered.
  • The quiet, powerful, mixed centrifugal/axial fan has been designed with efficiency in mind.
  • Flow rate up to 72 l/sec (260 m3/hr).
  • A quick, 6″ core drilled hole enables immediate fixing of iCON 60.
  • The twist on/off cover requires only a single side entry fixing screw.
  • Cantilever fixing lugs enable recessed installation on uneven surfaces.
  • The snap-in control module is quick to fit and wire.
  • Fan Size 280x55mm; Ductable Over 9m; Power 75W / 230v; IP Rating IPx4; Air flow 72 l/sec (260m3/hr);
  • Three year no quibble guarantee. BEAB approved.
  • Buy online this large and excellent quality extractor fan – Airflow iCON60.

General features of all the Airflow iCON fans

  • Tiling is a breeze with the circular cover flange, reducing the need to make good.
  • One wipe and the cover is clean.
  • The unique iris shutter, prevents back draughts, operates silently and helps reduce noise ingress.
  • A choice of interchangeable control modules are available to match fan to installation requirements.
  • Complies with latest Building Regulations Approved Document F 2006.
  • Splashproof, tiling friendly.
  • A comprehensive range of accessories is available.
  • Three year no quibble guarantee. BEAB approved.
  • iCON is available with a choice of optional coloured covers. Complement your decor with a Sandstone, Silver or Anthracite cover from our stock selection. Cover is supplied with your new fan or separately as an upgrade for an existing fan (see accessory menu).
    Note: Coloured covers are for recessed fan mounting only.
  • All iCON fans available with:
    • Pull Cord;
    • Timer;
    • Humidity, Pull Cord, Timer;
    • PIR, Timer;
    • Two Speed, Trickle/Boost;
    • PIR, Humidity, Timer.

    Select the fan, choose the control module – It’s iCON simple!

View the full Airflow iCON offer online at the Heating and Ventilation section, VentilationAirflow Extractor Fans.

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