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		<title>Introducing Airflow QuietAir: the most quiet Extractor Fan for domestic use</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this article we are introducing the Airflow QuietAir &#8211; 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 Ventilation &#8211; Ventilation &#8211; Airflow Extractor Fans, the QuietAir is  Sleek, Subtle, and Discreet &#8211; the Airflow EcoAir [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-p-16072.html"><img class="alignleft" title="Introducing the Airflow QuietAir - At last, a fan so quiet that you can hear a Pin Drop while the fan is working!" src="http://blog.sparksdirect.co.uk/images/heat_vent/quietair-pin.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="136" /></a>In this article we are introducing <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-p-16072.html" target="_blank"><strong>the Airflow QuietAir</strong></a> &#8211; At last, a fan so quiet that <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>you can hear a Pin Drop while the fan is working</em></span>! Listed on our website under <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/heating-and-ventilation-c-75.html" target="_blank">the Heating and Ventilation</a> &#8211; <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/heating-and-ventilation-ventilation-c-75_149.html" target="_blank">Ventilation</a> &#8211; <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/ventilation-airflow-extractor-fans-c-75_149_156.html" target="_blank">Airflow Extractor Fans</a>, the <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-p-16072.html" target="_blank"><strong>QuietAir</strong></a> is  Sleek, Subtle, and Discreet &#8211; <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-p-16072.html" target="_blank">the Airflow EcoAir &#8211; The QuietAir range</a>. 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. <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-p-16072.html" target="_blank"><strong>Quietair</strong></a> 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!</p>
<h4><a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-p-16072.html"><img class="alignleft" title="Sleek, Subtle, and Discreet - the Airflow EcoAir - The QuietAir range - Airflow QuietAir extractor fans" src="http://blog.sparksdirect.co.uk/images/heat_vent/quietair-airflow.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="299" /></a>Airflow QuietAir Key USP&#8217;s</h4>
<ul>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Extremely quiet</span> &#8211; Whisper Quiet, only 25 dB(A) at 75m3/hour</li>
<li>Ultra Low Energy; High Pressure Development; Extra Safe; Eco-Start Technology</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Delay start</span> for two minutes avoids unnecessary use (especially at night), and saves energy</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Power consumption</span> only 5 watts</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Longlife</span> ball-bearing motor with 40,000 hours life</li>
<li>Two <span style="text-decoration: underline;">speed options</span>, 75m3/hr and 90m3/hr</li>
<li>High efficiency <span style="text-decoration: underline;">impeller</span> for ducted installation</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Basic switching</span>, timer, humidity and motion sensor versions</li>
<li>Innovative “<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Room Refresh</span>” option for programmable ventilation</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Eco-Start Technology:</span> 2 minutes, delayed start  avoids unnecessary use (not Basic unit)</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Extra Safe:</span> IP rated, IP45 protection</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Control Options:</span> Basic Switching, Adjustable Timer, Humidity/Timer and PIR/Timer</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Low SFP:</span> 0.24 at 75m3/hr and 0.36 at 90m3/hr</li>
</ul>
<h4><a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/advanced_search_result.html?y=0&amp;x=0&amp;keyword=quietair&amp;search_in_description=1"><img class="alignleft" title="Key Features, QuietAir Extractor Fan, ultra-quiet…" src="http://blog.sparksdirect.co.uk/images/heat_vent/quietair-key-usp.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="288" /></a>Key Features, QuietAir Extractor Fan, ultra-quiet&#8230;</h4>
<ul>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">COMPACT FACIA DESIGN</span> – clips off for ease of cleaning</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HIGH EFFICIENCY IMPELLER</span> &#8211; with removable guide vanes (ceiling ap’s)</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HIGH PRESSURE</span> – impeller delivers 60m3/hr@31Pa</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DUCTABLE</span> &#8211; up to 12m of rigid ducting with 11 x 90 degree bends</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BALL BEARING MOTOR</span> &#8211; 40,000 hours usage (min) = (4.5 years continuous use)</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BACK DRAUGHT SHUTTER</span> &#8211; Standard</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ROOM REFRESH</span> – programmable routine ventilation; (T model) every 4, 8, 12 or 24 hours</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">3 YEAR GUARANTEE</span>, extendable to 5 years</li>
</ul>
<h4><a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-p-16072.html"><img class="alignright" title="The composition of the Airflow QuietAir series of Extractor Fans" src="http://blog.sparksdirect.co.uk/images/heat_vent/quietair-exploded.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="359" /></a>Exploded view of the Airflow QuietAir Fans</h4>
<ol>
<li>Fascia</li>
<li>Cover of control board including 2 x fastening screws</li>
<li>Electronic control board</li>
<li>Casing with impeller</li>
<li>Guide vane removable at reduced installation depth</li>
<li>Removable back draught shutter</li>
<li>Cable grommet</li>
<li>Assembly kit: 2 x screws with plugs for wall mounting</li>
</ol>
<h3>Control options &#8211; available QuietAir models</h3>
<h4>Airflow QuietAir QT100B</h4>
<ul>
<li> Delay start &#8211; No</li>
<li>Basic Fan for Remote Switching</li>
<li>Extract Performance:<br />
- Selectable<br />
- Two Speed Fan<br />
- 75/90m3/hr</li>
<li><a title="Buy online the Airflow QuietAir Axial Fan, Low Energy Quiet Extractor Fan ~ basic fan, no delay, 2 speeds" href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-basic-fan-no-delay-2-speeds-p-16073.html" target="_blank"><em>Buy online the Airflow QuietAir Axial Fan, Low Energy Quiet Extractor Fan ~ basic fan, no delay, 2 speeds</em></a>;</li>
</ul>
<h4>Airflow QuietAir QT100T</h4>
<ul>
<li> Delay start – 2 minutes</li>
<li>Adjustable timer (6,12,15,21 minutes)</li>
<li>Interval Timer (4,8,12 or 24 hours)</li>
<li>Extract Performance:<br />
- Selectable<br />
- Two Speed Fan 75/90m3/hr</li>
<li><a title="Buy online the Airflow QuietAir Axial Fan, Low Energy Quiet Extractor Fan ~ with ecostart, 2 speeds, adjustable timer." href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-with-ecostart-2-speeds-adjustable-timer-p-16074.html" target="_blank"><em>Buy online the Airflow QuietAir Axial Fan, Low Energy Quiet Extractor Fan ~ with ecostart, 2 speeds, adjustable timer.</em></a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Airflow QuietAir QT100HT</h4>
<ul>
<li> Delay start – 2 minutes</li>
<li>Adjustable Humidity (65-90% RH)</li>
<li>Adjustable Timer (6,12,15,21 minutes)</li>
<li>Extract Performance:<br />
- Single Speed Fan (only)<br />
- 75m3/hr</li>
<li><a title="Buy online the Airflow QuietAir Axial Fan, Low Energy Quiet Extractor Fan ~ with eco start, single speed, adjustable humidity and timer." href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-with-eco-start-single-speed-adjustable-humidity-and-timer-p-16075.html" target="_blank"><em>Buy online the Airflow QuietAir Axial Fan, Low Energy Quiet Extractor Fan ~ with eco start, single speed, adjustable humidity and timer.</em></a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Airflow QuietAir QT100PIR</h4>
<ul>
<li>Motion sensor aware</li>
<li>Delay start – 2 minutes</li>
<li>Adjustable timer (6,12,15,21 minutes)</li>
<li>Extract Performance:<br />
- Selectable<br />
- Two Speed Fan 75/90m3/hr</li>
<li><a title="Buy online the Airflow QuietAir Axial Fan, Low Energy Quiet Extractor Fan ~ with eco start, two speed, motion sensor, adjustable timer." href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-with-eco-start-two-speed-motion-sensor-adjustable-timer-p-16076.html" target="_blank"><em>Buy online the Airflow QuietAir Axial Fan, Low Energy Quiet Extractor Fan ~ with eco start, two speed, motion sensor, adjustable timer.</em></a></li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><strong>The QuietAir Advantage:</strong> It is as ecologically inappropriate to over ventilate as it is to under ventilate!</p></blockquote>
<p>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 <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/advanced_search_result.html?y=0&amp;x=0&amp;keyword=quietair&amp;search_in_description=1" target="_blank"><strong>QuietAir extractor Fans</strong></a> are  Perfect for Social Housing Specification in New Build and Decent Homes! <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/airflow-quietair-axial-fan-low-energy-quiet-extractor-fan-p-16072.html" target="_blank">Buy them online</a> via SparksDirect.</p>

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		<title>IP rating in the bathrooms &#8211; bathroom IP zoning</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:04:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[bathroom lights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technical data]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ingress protection]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[IP rating]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is IP zoning, especially for bathrooms? We have also written about IP rating in general, but what about the IP zones in a bathroom? To illustrate the IP zoning regulations, we have divided the bathroom into areas or &#8220;zones&#8220;, which are classified using the numbers 0, 1, 2 &#8211; see the illustration below. Luminaires [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is <strong>IP zoning</strong>, especially for bathrooms? We have also written about <a href="http://blog.sparksdirect.co.uk/ip-index-of-protectionagainst-solid-objects-or-against-liquids/" target="_blank"><em><strong>IP rating</strong></em></a> <a href="http://sparksdirect.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/ip-index-of-protectionagainst-solid-objects-or-against-liquids/" target="_blank">in</a> <a href="http://knol.google.com/k/sparks-direct/ip-the-index-of-protection-electrical/185h2du3px9r9/5" target="_blank">general</a>, but what about the IP zones in a bathroom? To illustrate the IP zoning regulations, we have divided the bathroom into <em>areas </em>or &#8220;<em>zones</em>&#8220;, which are classified using the numbers 0, 1, 2 &#8211; see the illustration below. Luminaires &#8211; <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/lights-bathroom-lights-c-65_66.html" target="_blank">the bathroom lights</a> &#8211; are then assigned a certain &#8220;<a href="#rating"><strong>IP rating</strong></a>&#8221; which indicates how much protection they provide against ingress of water and other particles. Each zone has a <a href="#examples">minimum IP requirement</a> that must be met if a fitting is to be installed in this area.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/lights-bathroom-lights-c-65_66.html"></a><a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/pics/ip-rating.gif"><img class="aligncenter" title="IP rating and IP zoning in the bathrooms" src="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/pics/ip-rating.gif" alt="" width="572" height="396" /></a></p>
<p><a name="zoning"></a></p>
<h3>IP zoning</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Zone 0</strong> <strong>- Inside the bath or shower.</strong> Any fittings used here must be <a href="http://www.google.co.uk/search?num=50&amp;hl=en&amp;rlz=1B2GGFB_enGB214GB214&amp;q=selv&amp;btnG=Search&amp;meta=" target="_blank">SELV</a>(Separated Extra Low Voltage &#8211; max. 12Volts) and have a minimum rating of <em>IPX7</em>(IP67) (protected against immersion in water &#8211; total immersion proof);</li>
<li><strong>Zone 1</strong> <strong>- Above the bath or shower to a height if 2.25m.</strong> A minimum rating of <em>IPX4(IP44) </em>is required. In this zone, if there is likelihood of water jets being used for cleaning purposes, a minimum of <em>IPX5 </em>is required. Also, subject to IP rating, SELV or 240V luminaires may be used in this zone; ff the fitting is 240 volts, a 30mA residual current device (RCD) must also be used to protect the circuit in this zone.</li>
<li><strong>Zone 2</strong> <strong>- The area stretching to 0.6m outside the bath or shower and above the bath or shower if over 2.25m.</strong> An IP rating of at least <em>IPX4(IP44) </em>is required. In this zone, if there is likelihood of water jets being used for cleaning purposes, a minimum of <em>IPX5 </em>is required. Also, subject to IP rating, SELV or 240V luminaires may be used in this zone. In addition, it is a good practice to also consider the area around a wash basin (within a 60cm radius of any tap) as Zone 2.</li>
<li><strong>Outside the zones</strong> &#8211; <strong>anywhere outside zones 0, 1, and 2.</strong> Where water jets are not to be used for cleaning purposes, the general rules of <a href="http://www.theiet.org/publishing/wiring-regulations/about/" target="_blank">BS7671</a> apply. Here, there is no requirement for any lighting solutions to be protected against particles or solid objects, e.g. <em>IPX4</em> &#8211; no IP rating required.</li>
</ul>
<p><a name="rating"></a></p>
<h3>IP ratings explained (IP = Ingress Protection)</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>The first digit</strong> &#8211; protection against ingress of foreign bodies, like: tools, dust, fingers, etc.</li>
<li><strong>The second digit</strong> &#8211; protection against ingress of liquids. Ex. <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/artemide-sagitta-ip44-wall-light-pi-14339.html" target="_blank"><em>IP44 </em></a>offers protection against solid objects greater than 1 mm and water sprayed from all directions.</li>
</ol>
<p><a name="1st"></a></p>
<h4>The first digit &#8211; protection from foreign bodies</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>0</strong> &#8211; no protection from foreign bodies;</li>
<li><strong>1</strong> &#8211; protected against solid objects greater than 50mm(e.g. accidental touch by hands);</li>
<li><strong>2</strong> &#8211; protected against solid objects up to 12mm(e.g. fingers);</li>
<li><strong>3</strong> &#8211; protected against solid objects greater than 2.5mm(e.g. tools and wires);</li>
<li><strong>4</strong> &#8211; protected against solid objects greater than 1mm(e.g. small tools and wires);</li>
<li><strong>5</strong> &#8211; protected against dust, limited ingress(e.g. no harmful deposit);</li>
<li><strong>6</strong> &#8211; totally protected against dust.</li>
</ul>
<p><a name="2nd"></a></p>
<h4>The second digit &#8211; protection from liquids</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>0</strong> &#8211; no protection from liquids;</li>
<li><strong>1</strong> &#8211; protection against vertically falling drops of water(e.g. condensation);</li>
<li><strong>2</strong> &#8211; protection against direct sprays of water up to 15 degrees from vertical;</li>
<li><strong>3</strong> &#8211; protection against direct sprays of water up to 60 degrees from vertical;</li>
<li><strong>4</strong> &#8211; protection against water sprayed from all directions &#8211; limited ingress permitted;</li>
<li><strong>5</strong> &#8211; protected against low pressure jets of water from all directions &#8211; limited ingress permitted;</li>
<li><strong>6</strong> &#8211; protected against high pressure jets of water (use on ship deck) &#8211; limited ingress permitted;</li>
<li><strong>7</strong> &#8211; protected against the effects of immersion between 15cm and 1m;</li>
<li><strong>8</strong> &#8211; protected against long periods of immersion under pressure.</li>
</ul>
<p><a name="examples"></a>Although there are numerous combinations of IP ratings, the most common ones are: <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/ip67-circular-drive-over-ground-light-21-leds-p-13079.html" target="_blank">IP67</a>, <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/ip65-stainless-steel-fixed-square-recessed-walkover-light-p-13133.html" target="_blank">IP65</a>, <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/artemide-sagitta-ip44-wall-light-pi-14339.html" target="_blank">IP44</a>, <a href="http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/manerbio-wall-light-p-14723.html" target="_blank">IP20</a>. For specially IP rated luminaires you will find each product clearly marked with its <em>IP rating</em> PLUS <em>the highest zone</em> in which it can be installed.</p>

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