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Cooker extractor Fan

  • 30-07-2007 12:46PM
    #1
    tdavfc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I will be getting a new kitchen fitted this week. The hob is in a different location from the old kitchen. The cooker hood we bought has a stainless steel chimney so the only option I have is to install a ducting in the attic and drill a hole through the external wall or bring it out through the fascia at back of the house. The kitchen fitter rang me today and told me I don’t need to do this as he said all people use these days is carbon filters. Just wondering what is the best thing to do. Carbon filter are probably expensive and don’t know how long they last. Also do they have the same suction power as a proper external outlet? Any help would be grateful.


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  • #2
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,315 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    I have a carbon filtered unit installed above an island.
    It works well as it has a grease trap/filter (which can be dishwasher cleaned) and a carbon filter. The carbon filter costs approx €35 and is supposed to be replaced every 6 months. But, this doesn't take into account the type of usage or the frequency.
    The carbon is supposed to trap odours also, and it must work OK because I don't tend to notice a big problem myself.

    I would still open a window the odd time when cooking as I prefer a flow of fresh air.
    In all, they are functional but don't forget that they do not vent the built-up moisture which accumulates when cooking/boiling.


  • #3
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,488 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    my hob was just using charcoal filters and I recently ducted it outside and the results are a lot better.
    Even with grease catcher and charcoal filter the tops of cupboards were greasy, and the room smelled of cooking.


  • #4
    tdavfc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭tdavfc


    Thanks for the replies Guys... Think I will go for the ducting as it wont be too big of a job as the house is a bungalow so I can go straight up into attic and drill a hole in the wall....


  • #5
    batman2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 827 ✭✭✭batman2000


    I have a question related (kinda). I am looking to put a extractor ducting from my hood and put a hole through the rere kitchen external wall.I think its 100mm. Whats the best way to put a hole is the wall. Its a timber frame house btw...


  • #6
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,449 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Is your outside wall block or stone batman? You can cut though the inner slabbed wall neatly with a padsaw.

    You can rent a kangoo and a 4" diamand edge cutting tool for an exterior block/brick wall.

    Watch for electric cables or pipe work though!


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  • #7
    tdavfc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭tdavfc


    Anybody know where I can get 150mm ducting for my extractor fan. Tried all the usual shops and they all stock 100mm. My fan says it take 150mm. The kitchen fitter said I could get a reducer from 150 to 100mm but cant find one of these either... Any help would be grateful...


  • #8
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,449 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    At the risk of stating the obvious...

    Where did you buy the extractor fan, can they not source one for you?


  • #9
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,196 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    tdavfc wrote:
    Anybody know where I can get 150mm ducting for my extractor fan. Tried all the usual shops and they all stock 100mm. My fan says it take 150mm. The kitchen fitter said I could get a reducer from 150 to 100mm but cant find one of these either... Any help would be grateful...
    Quinnspares will have what you're looking for. They generally supply to trade, though I'm pretty sure they'll sell to the public too. Give Cahill a ring.


  • #10
    tdavfc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭tdavfc


    byte wrote:
    Quinnspares will have what you're looking for. They generally supply to trade, though I'm pretty sure they'll sell to the public too. Give Cahill a ring.


    Thanks Byte...Much appreciated...


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