Kair Fire Rated Ceiling Supply Valve 150mm - 6 inch White Coated Metal Vent

Replaced an old plastic one and wanted something that would be more sturdy and last longer with our discolouring.

Works well, looks well, only thing was getting the internal ring to stay in. As I put it in the ceiling rather than wall, I had to use a cable tie to keep the centre right. But using an in line motor buried deep in the attic and this unit means it extracts well but is whisper quiet.

The media could not be loaded.  I ordered this as a bit of a gamble to replace an existing fresh air intake in a WC. It was reasonably cheap so I thought I’d try it out and take the hit if it was rubbish. I wanted a vent that was adjustable and could be fully closed for winter months as currently when it is below freezing outside I have to take the plastic grille off my existing vents and fill the hole with a foam cutout. The reviews weren’t clear on whether you could do this, but you can. There is a nut on either side of a thread and you need to remove one of them (one is to make sure you don’t overtighten the vent and one to make sure you don’t loosen it so much it falls off).As a result I have now ordered another three to replace the other old plastic style vents I have.The only slight downside is the rotating part of the vent is slightly bent in that when it is in the open position one side has a slightly larger gap than the other, though as it is against a wall it’s not a dealbreaker for me.

Easy to fit

Well made at a good price 👍🏻

For fitting the screw holes are small and close to hole edge, so tricky for say plaster board, and whole thing must hang below ceiling. Would benefit from a plate which could be fixed to above ceiling side to sandwich together at various depths/thickness of ceilings/walls. This would be more robust and secure.

Really easy to fit and appears well made.

I personally did not install this item, though it did get a thorough inspection both for finish and to understand the fitting/expectations.Lived up well on both counts and looks great.For the super-up fan connected, is relatuvely quiet also. Don't see/know why this is (hoping that the fan is operating optimally) bit an added of accidental bonus!