I'd like to suggest at my workplace getting a wall-mounted fan just to circulate the air alongside the hydro pool, (not a bathroom extractor fan, air temp is important to maintain). Does anyone know of an electrically safe, wall or ceiling mounted fan that can be used in a humid atmosphere? Paul

Thanks - I had look around at online catalogues and various searches but very little choice for intrinsically safe fans for damp atmospheres. I'll take a look at the two you mention, thanks. Paul

bilbo - thank you. A very good point and maybe I should explain further. I work at a school and college for disabled students (treloar.org.uk). Our therapists work quite a bit around the hydro pool and we have limits on time and drinking water etc. The design is, (as you mention), to maintain both water and air temperature. This is why we don't want too much extraction but have thought a fan may make it more comfortable for students and staff when they are poolside, when there is a need for personal care and hoisting etc. The students are very vulnerable and limiting the time too much would cause some students not to even make it to the water! (15 min turnaround for some students to get into or out of the pool). The fan would indeed push warm air about but would give us another option worth trying. Very good points you make though and I'm grateful. Paul

Thank you Graham. I thought most low voltage would be those little hand-held ones but on your suggestion I looked a few up and may recommend they try this sort of thing first: (and to respond to your 2nd paragraph) ebay.co.uk - item number: 251099173370 (Only £20, may get one for myself!), safer option for the office too. Depending on their trial, I can take it further if required. Grateful for the idea and I admit, I overlooked this simpler and safer option. Paul

Hello, as an Industrial & Commercial Electrical Contractor we have been asked to look at similar problems associated with a Hydro Therapy Pool Room in a special needs school after many other trades have tried to solve problems with humidity levels that result in discomfort for the students and staff & damage caused to the fabric of the installation and corrosion. The previous attempts at solving the issues have appeared to be a case of trial and error. The installation is classed as a "Special Location" in the current 17th Edition Wiring Regulations so care with the selection of any electrical apparatus is required with particular attention to earthing and as others have written going to a reputable Electrical Wholesaler & Contractor is very important. We had been put in the direction of an article posted on the internet which goes into a great deal of detail on the subject of humidity & temperature associated with Hydro Therapy rooms as part of our research to find several solutions and write a report for our client. http://imtuoradea.ro/auo...3/MECANICA/MACOVESCU.pdf Sorry if this does not help or I have misunderstood your problems but fans as we see appearing on desks everywhere during the summer do not solve the cause of air associated problems they just move it around and the condition management of the air is the clever solution particularly if dehumidification is also required.

Nice to see you're still kicking about Paul mate and yes.... below 50 ac :-)

Sorry webber mate, I was referring to Paul.Skyrme :-)