Ceiling flush extractor between joists
Darren Brewer
3 years ago
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Need help with above island extractor problem.
Comments (2)Ah, the joys of fitting extractors around beams etc! As suggested, I'd consider looking at alternative extractors (BEST/Elica/Luxair) to see if any might work better with your layout. Alternatively, dropping the ceiling above the entirety of the island could be made into an attractive feature. flat ducting may also help, but be aware there may be a reduction in efficiency of the unit. Hope you find a suitable solution! J Caldicot Kitchens...See MoreCeiling Extractor help please
Comments (10)When replacing an existing kitchen in UK, the current recommendation is that you replace your old extractor with one that’s as good as or better than the previous one . If it’s above the hob it needs to remove a minimum of 30 litres per second if it’s elsewhere in the room it’s a minimum of 60litres per second . There are advantages of having a higher extraction rate than these - ie less moisture in the air - less sticky residue on door fronts and shelves etc! The m3/ph is just another form showing what it does/how efficient etc and can be useful if you want to work out the volume of the room and the air you want to remove etc . Hope that helps ?! It’s basically what your builder suggested - he’s obvs got your back ! Nice to have one on board who’s not trying to help you overspend !!...See MoreNo extractor fan over hob.....Big mistake or no big deal?
Comments (22)extraction comes under part F of building regs, so your architect should be detailing this in the plans for the extension. As i understand part F the important bit is Part F When inserting or removing an internal wall, care should be taken not to make ventilation worse. Any new kitchen, a toilet with no openable window; a bath/shower room or utility room should be provided with a mechanical extract fan. The type of room will determine how much ventilation is required. Part F says that where a kitchen previously had only a recirculating fan this can be retained/replaced if it is made no worse. However, I would always recommend fitting an extractor to deal with condensation. • Kitchen: 30l/s if over the hob and 60l/s if placed elsewhere so you could have an expelair type extractor on an external wall that will comply with regs at a minimum....See MoreDESPERATE kitchen extractor help
Comments (15)You're right about thinking everything through beforehand @HU-29303451 and that venting outside is preferable, but: - Not sure where these "golden rules" come from about no hob or sink on the island. If the infrastructure can be put in place, why not? I've just put a Bora hob on our island because it means I'm facing our beautiful view, and my family/guests while I cook, not facing a wall. I briefed that in to our architect right from the start. It's being wired in this afternoon after about two years in the planning and building! I'm delighted to nearly be in a position to cook in a comfortable, well-extracted way which doesn't mean I have my back to the room. I'm not a fan of sinks on an island but that's personal preference, not because there's a golden rule about it. - We've gone for a venting Bora but recirculating is a little more sophisticated than you imply - these extractors include filters which extract grease and smells from the air and release "clean" air back into the room. People often combine them (as far as I understand) with a wall-mounted extractor fan and there are some regulations to follow here if you have a wood burner or open fire in the same room. @Chris Blowers if I were you I'd be considering a recirculating extractor plus a good powerful but quiet wall-mounted extractor fan on one of your external walls....See MoreHU-104814491
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