What is an extraction kit for a cooker hood?
The air extraction system (ducting) uses aluminium filters to absorb all the grease, which can be washed in warm soapy water when cleaning is required. If you are just using aluminium filters then you will need a ducting kit for the cooker canopy to send the air outside.
What’s the difference between extraction and recirculation?
Extraction is when the stale air is extracted out of the room through ducting in an outside wall to the air outside. Recirculation is used when it is not possible to duct out through an outside wall. The air is sucked into the hood, filtered, purified and pumped back into the room.
What is the best extraction rate for a cooker hood?
10 times per hour
We generally recommend that you purchase a cooker hood that will filter the air in your kitchen at least 10 times per hour. A good way to work out if the rate is right for your kitchen is to work out the volume of your kitchen (length x width x height) for e.g. 4m x 3m x 2.5m = 30m3.
Is a cooker hood really necessary?
In short – yes, you do need an extractor hood. Since April 2006, building regulations state that extract ventilation must be fitted in a kitchen which has been built from that date onwards. A kitchen will not meet these regulations if the hood only filters the air and recirculates it around the kitchen.
How do I know if my range hood is ductless?
How do I know if I have a ductless range hood? The most obvious way to determine if your range hood is ductless is whether or not you have ductwork. If you have no ductwork, your hood recirculates kitchen air. Also, if your vent hood comes with carbon filters or a recirculating kit, it is ductless.
What is the difference between duct and ductless range hoods?
A ducted model releases moisture and other airborne particles outside the kitchen. This means that your kitchen will remain cooler and drier. A ductless range hood may filter the dirty air from your cooktop but your kitchen will retain the heat and moisture when the air is recirculated back to the room.
Do I need a recirculation kit?
Do I need a recirculating kit for my range hood? Recirculating range hoods recirculate your kitchen air without a kit, so you don’t need one for those either. But if you want to convert your hood from ducted to ductless, you’ll either need a kit, charcoal filters to attach to your blower, or both.
How does a recirculating kit work?
A typical recirculating kit is comprised of carbon filter, clamps, deflector, and mounting material. The carbon filters absorb dirt and other odors extracted from the air in the kitchen. Clean air is blown back into the kitchen through a vent after all the air impurities have been absorbed by the carbon filters.