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Ron Bibler
02-16-2010, 05:38 PM
Check out this ventfan/light set up... This bathroom has a step in bathtub/shower with a ventfan/light. The ventfan/light can drop down for service or repairs.

My question is. Is this set OK. As the ventfan/light could fall open due rust of the metal parts inside and expose the wires to someone in the bathtub/shower.

Any input please.

Best

Ron

Jim Luttrall
02-16-2010, 06:34 PM
I see Broan makes a similar looking fan that is UL liste for use over a tub/shower when used with a GFCI.

Jerry Peck
02-16-2010, 06:49 PM
Yes, no, maybe ... see Jim's post above.

You would need to remove the bottom cover/light lens and see what it is rated for, and, yes, it would need to be GFCI protected.

A.D. Miller
02-17-2010, 05:55 AM
Many units are UL listed for this use if GFCI protected.