Ceiling extractor height dilemma
7 years ago
We are installing a John Lewis ceiling extractor in our new kitchen. The installation instructions say that the hood should be installed 2000 to 2100mm from the floor for maximum extraction efficiency. If we mount it flush between the joists, (which is what we want to do, rather than boxing it), it will be 1500 mm from the hob and about 2400 mm from the floor. Is that a problem? We just want to understand whether installing it at 2400 mm rather than 2100 mm will still provide maximum extraction. Any ideas? Thanks Jenny
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