It is that time of the year and bathroom condensation is a problem.

What is bathroom condensation?

Bathroom condensation occurs when moisture mixes with air to form water vapor. It can be a problem in wet spaces because, when the vapor eventually makes contact with cooler surfaces like walls, tiles, mirrors and ceilings it forms droplets.

Over a period of time this could cause mould to grow on your ceilings and walls, painted surfaces peel and crack and water run marks on you tiled surfaces.

By installing mechanical ventilation (Extractor fans) you can reduce condensation and get rid of all that excess moisture, which will prevent unnecessary damage to your bathroom in future. We stock an extensive range to choose from, also our sales team is standing by to help with any possible questions you might have and help select the best extractor fan for you.

The Xpelair Team

Dear Valued Customer

Due to the national lock down our office will be closed from Thursday 26 March at 4pm till Friday 17 April.

For emergencies please contact Jenny Pretorius on 0835569211 or email jenny.pretorius@actom.co.za

The Xpelair Team

Dear Valued Customer

Thank you for your support with us in 2019. We would like to say Happy Holidays and hope you and your families are safe in the festive season. Please see below a few dates to take note of.

Closed for year end function: 12 December from 10:30 am
Company Shutdown: 20 December until 6 January.

We hope to see you in the New Year.
Kind regards
The Xpelair Team

Emergency calls only: Jenny – 083 556 9211

Installing a fan in a ceiling

First check that there are no joints, pipes or cables above the area where the fan will be located. Ducting must be used when steam or condensation are likely to occur unless venting directly to the outside. Work out the route the ducting will take and total length required. Xpelair recommend keeping the length of ducting to a minimum and avoid sharp bends as this may affect performance. You will need an outer grille to match the
ducting diameter.

Wall mounting a fan

Check that your chosen location has no buried pipes or cables and that the wall outside has no obstructions.

Fitting a fan in a window

It is advisable to have the hole pre-cut by a professional glazier. Note: Please make sure you have a minimum glass thickness of 4mm and on the larger GX9 and GX12 fans a glass thickness of 5mm.

Product Terms:

Axial Fans: Suitable for wall, window and roof application where they can extract directly to the outside.
Centrifugal Fans: These are pressure developing fans, capable of overcoming the resistance encountered in a ducted system. This is particularly useful in applications such as internal toilets, bathrooms or washrooms where there is no direct access to the outside.Bathroom Fans Operating On 12v: These fans operate on 12V, supplied by an unobtrusive transformer fitted outside the bathroom when the fans need to be fitted directly in or over the splash area zone offering complete peace of mind.