mike111 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hi My condo shower room has no outside window, so it quickly gets hot & steamy in there. I'm thinking of installing a vent to push the steam outside, but where should it be directed to? The layout of the condo is as follows: Option 1: direct the steam back into the condo(kitchen area/living area): this seems like a bad option Option 2: ask the builder to install a pipe to the outside cavity which houses the water & electricity meters. possibly lots of dusts or insects entering? Option 3: run a pipe from shower room above the ceiling in the living room to the balcony. that's probably 4m in length. not sure if the vent will be effective in pushing the hot air all that way. Would appreciate suggestions what's the best solution. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I find just opening the shower door far better than the fan I have installed in the room, plus its noisy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Evilbaz Posted July 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2014 Vent directly to outside with insect screens. Open all doors a little for airflow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike111 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Vent directly to outside with insect screens. Open all doors a little for airflow. Tnx, u mean installing a pipe which above the living the room ceiling up to the balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A. BOOZER Posted July 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2014 Without trying to sound trite, why not shower with cool water - thus saving money all around? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schondie Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I find just opening the shower door far better than the fan I have installed in the room, plus its noisy If the mirror gets steamed up while shaving the quickest and cheapest solution is to rub some shaving foam all over the mirror and wipe it off with a cloth or some paper. No more steamed up mirror even if you leave the door closed and the hot shower running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falang07 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Or shorten the door at the bottom a little to increase the airflow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 You should be able to buy flexible ducting 4-6 inch diameter that you can run to the outside, and attach a ceiling extractor fan. I would imagine the shortest route you can run it to exterior of you apartment would be the best. Maybe try Homepro This should give you an idea of what I mean: http://www.screwfix.com/c/ventilation/extractor-fans-bathrooms/cat840654 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extraction-Fan-Duct-Flexible-Ventilation-Ducting-Pipe-Hose-Bathroom-Kitchen-/130585507921 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I don't know about you but I steam up the shower awful bad when the gf and I take a shower together.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelmsman Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Steamy showers are the best - Even better with company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taiping Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I find just opening the shower door far better than the fan I have installed in the room, plus its noisy If the mirror gets steamed up while shaving the quickest and cheapest solution is to rub some shaving foam all over the mirror and wipe it off with a cloth or some paper. No more steamed up mirror even if you leave the door closed and the hot shower running. I can't afford shaving foam - would soap work just as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taiping Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 For the last 34-years in my condo I've used a ceiling extraction fan which blows the air into the void space above the ceiling. Ideally, better get one with a timer with it, so it keeps going for a while after the bathroom light is turned off. Obviously not ideal, but it works and relatively cheap to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avander Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Whichever option you take don't run the conduit too far and make sure the outlet on both ends is insect proof as suggested by a previous poster. Condensation will occur inside and could pool if a long run. This may promote growth of algae or moss which may not be good for your health or block the outlet altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrad Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Google's your friend. Click on this link for numerous solutions, although the shaving cream method seems to be the most frequently mentioned and longest lasting. https://www.google.co.th/search?q=prevent+steamed+up+bathroom+mirrir&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&gws_rd=cr&ei=KZDLU_fEL5KNuATnzIKQCg#channel=sb&q=prevent+steamed+up+bathroom+mirror&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&spell=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 shower in the public bahtroom of fitness / swimming pool ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedQualia Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Your drawing is pretty simple, so I'm unsure of why you would need a duct or pipe going to the outside cavity. In my case, I "simply" cut a hole in the outside wall and installed a "bathroom extractor fan," connecting it to the light switch. The fan goes on/off with the light. The fan also opens and closes. Air pressure when its turned on opens slats on the back. Turn it off, and the slats close. My particular fan was made by Hatari. I think it was maybe 1,000 Baht or so at GlobalHouse, but I'm sure HomePro would have them, too. Stop by such a place and have a look. I said that I "simply" cut a hole in the outside wall. That was "simple" only in comparison to running pipes and such, I guess. The wall was made of cement over brick, and so a contractor did the work of making the hole, then making it square, and then installing the fan into the hole. Note also that the fan will need to draw air from somewhere, so shortening the door as someone mentioned above might be a good idea. Found the fan I have on a Big-C webpage for 798 Baht, here: http://shoppingonline.bigc.co.th/it-electronics/home-electronics-appliances/small-househould-appliances/hatari-vent-fan-8-hf-vw20m4-g.html?___store=default&___from_store=mainstore_thai Edited July 20, 2014 by RedQualia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) I find just opening the shower door far better than the fan I have installed in the room, plus its noisy If the mirror gets steamed up while shaving the quickest and cheapest solution is to rub some shaving foam all over the mirror and wipe it off with a cloth or some paper. No more steamed up mirror even if you leave the door closed and the hot shower running. Liquid soap or shampoo work as well. I have an exhaust fan in the bathroom, but also the bathroom door has louvered slats that permits airflow. Since I stay in an upper floor condo that gets a fairly continuous breeze off the Gulf, I seldom use the air conditioner, so when I take a shower it's usually with the aim of cooling off a bit and I don't produce a lot of steam from boiling hot water and fogged-up mirrors isn't a major issue most of the time. Edited July 20, 2014 by Suradit69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeaBiGgiEs Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Take cold showers. Problem solved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLW Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Vent directly to outside with insect screens. Open all doors a little for airflow. Direct fan air flow away from electric meter. Install ventilation louver grill on bottom half of bathroom door. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLW Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Install ventilation fan duct away from electric boxes. Install a louver grill on the bottom half of your bathroom door. This will allow air circulation and remove noxious odors from your bathroom space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Take cold showers. Problem solved!Or maybe don't shower at all! Similarly helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetleythedog Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> I find just opening the shower door far better than the fan I have installed in the room, plus its noisy Easier.............................use cold water.................QED ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelSong Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Shave before shower, then leave all doors and windows open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 My extract fans simply go into the roof space.....do you have any space over your bathroom ceiling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc50 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 open the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Your floor layout looks like my 1-bedroom unit in Waterford, except my unit has a separated bedroom between the bathroom and the balcony. I got my contractor to install a vent duct above the ceiling of the bedroom and vent out into the balcony. The duct runs along the corner edge and has a rebate drop enclosed by gypsum board. A ceiling exhaust fan extract air into the vent duct. Bathroom door has a small louver panel allowing air flow to work with the exhaust fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Without trying to sound trite, why not shower with cool water - thus saving money all around? Sounding trite without much effort, why not hunt and gather your own foods--thus saving money all around? I would imagine he likes a hot shower, and maybe he leaves his a/c on so he gets too cold if he doesn't have a hot shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Move to a place which has a bathroom window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Without trying to sound trite, why not shower with cool water - thus saving money all around? why shower at all thus saving even more money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I had the same problem but it disappeared after I changed the name of my shower to sauna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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