Hi there. Looking for some related advice. We''re also ordering a new kitchen and are trying to decide on an extractor. The only issue is that the ceiling is about 3.25-3.5m high so everyone keeps telling us to have a bulkhead over the island as a ceiling mounted extractor will be inefficient otherwise (we're told a height of more than 1.5m above the hob is the maximum; ours will be about 2.2m...). We really don't want anything hanging from the ceiling over the kitchen island as it is in an open space and will ruin the whole open plan concept. Do you know of any flush ceiling mounted extractors with motors which are strong enough to work at that height? Currently looking at Falmec, Sirius and Frecan but would love to hear your suggestions. Thanks in advance!

Have a look at this site for comparisons https://www.neutratest.com/ (copy and paste for some reason to go to website) Novy are supposed to be very good, its also possible to have an external mounted motor. But the ceiling extractor wouldn't be as efficient as a wall mounted due to the distance it is I would of thought and also if its electric/induction compared to a gas hob top will make a difference to how hard the extractor has to work and the size of it.

Hello Please does anyone know from looking at the inside of this Elica extractor if it’s a ducted or recirculating extractor? Thanks

It can be either, to have it re circulating a carbon filter would have to be added/fitted to the underneath of the motor as there isn't one fitted in the pics. If it is being used in re circulating mode you still need to allow the air to come out of the canopy back into the room with some ducting as this air is damp. The carbon filter helps remove cooking smells and they do need replacing with use.