Can I file down the polarized plug of my replacement Pro Endurance bathroom fan to fit the existing female receptacle?
Modify the plug of the new bath fan to fit the non-polarized receptacle
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You should use a separate outlet for the pipe as the existing vents won't be able to cope with the volume of air and you'll probably end up with steam in the loft.
Did you buy a kit or separate components?
If you've got a kit then there should be an outlet grille in that, if not you should be able to get one at the same place you bought the fan and flex pipe.
These photos both show Mistos parts, which of the 2 pop-ups look like yours? The top one is for commercial use, the bottom one residential. Kohler will replace the top one, if that is what you have.
Drain units also different, commercial top, residential bottom
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Best Answer
No, no, no! It's polarized for a reason.
Just replace the receptacle with a polarized receptacle. Make sure the taller slot is on the neutral side.
They look like this, note the absence of a ground pin. There may be a green screw on the outlet nonetheless, that grounds the outlet. It should be left disconnected unless ground is actually present in the box. This is a current product legally sold all over in white, ivory or brown.
As a footnote, this is a polarized receptacle. The other type, with 3 slots, is a grounded receptacle. If you really need one of those, there's a legal way to do that using GFCI's. As such there is never a reason to break off a ground pin.