Choosing an extracter hob for island close to rooflight

misc2013 · 25-03-2021 11:41pm #1

When we designed new kitchen we were not thinking of hob on the island but since then are keen on the idea. There's a rooflight behind the island, will try to include a pic. Looking for something that won't look awful but will be effective. The ceiling will be normal 8 ft. Have seen some of those insert ones that are flush with the ceiling but they are crazy expensive and not convinced by the downdraft option for effectiveness. Advice v welcome.

The island will be just at the point before the ceiling raises in height.

...Ghost... · 30-03-2021 10:17am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYyAVwaqYzc

Some of the downdraft ones have a tilt function which in theory would work well with the right suction.

The flush ceiling model will be about as effective being so far from the fumes and steam.

When needing a solution like this, it's always going to cost more money unless you are creative. I'd be looking to modify an extractor to sit in the ceiling.....not necessarily flush, but without the long shaft.

jrosen · 03-04-2021 10:52am

You can get hobs with an extractor fan built in. Its in the center between the rings. Have no idea how good they are.

misc2013 · 03-04-2021 11:18pm

jrosen wrote: »

You can get hobs with an extractor fan built in. Its in the center between the rings. Have no idea how good they are.

Have seen all these but can't get any direct info on how effective they are.

bfclancy · 06-04-2021 3:15pm

misc2013 wrote: »

Have seen all these but can't get any direct info on how effective they are.

we have the flush ceiling extractor, they are expensive, i'd say if you imported from england you would probably halve the cost. they work brilliantly well though. at lowest setting ours will handle whatever a seven ring gas hob can throw at it

misc2013 · 06-04-2021 7:41pm

bfclancy wrote: »

we have the flush ceiling extractor, they are expensive, i'd say if you imported from england you would probably halve the cost. they work brilliantly well though. at lowest setting ours will handle whatever a seven ring gas hob can throw at it

Do you mind sharing which type you have or pm me?

sdfsdfdf · 07-04-2021 8:45am

We have a Bora hob. It's fantastic. Only downside is having to replace the filters every 15 to 18 months. At €134 a pair it's not cheap. However it freed up the space above the hob for a flush line of units so that was a win.

MightyMunster · 07-04-2021 10:26am

Have a falmec ceiling extractor over the island for 5 yrs and happy with it. Was expensive enough all right but doubt a downdraft etc are cheaper and also take up cupboard space.

fits · 07-04-2021 10:48am

Is it a new house? Do you have a ventilation system? We have an aereco demand controlled ventilation system but kitchen and bathrooms are pumped. Just have a charcoal extractor over hob and vent nearby. Seems to work ok. We open windows sometimes if something is particularly smoky.

If it’s a modern house with good ventilation you mightn’t need an extremely effective expensive extractor.

misc2013 · 07-04-2021 6:56pm

fits wrote: »

Is it a new house? Do you have a ventilation system? We have an aereco demand controlled ventilation system but kitchen and bathrooms are pumped. Just have a charcoal extractor over hob and vent nearby. Seems to work ok. We open windows sometimes if something is particularly smoky.

If it’s a modern house with good ventilation you mightn’t need an extremely effective expensive extractor.

30 yr old house but kitchen is going into new extension.

seanand · 03-06-2022 6:18pm

Hi just wondering what you decided to do with the island hob? Doing a lot of the work myself on an extension and looking at island hob with integrated vented system and trying to figure out to duct or recycle

misc2013 · 06-06-2022 10:54pm

Hi. We went with Elica extractor fan ducted through the ceiling. No complaints. It's boxed in above the island with a remote control.

Choosing an extracter hob for island close to rooflight

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