How to determine optimal distance from hob to hood

When arranging kitchen space Special attention it is necessary to give the distance from the stove to the hood The state of air purity, without the admixture of soot and odors, directly depends on the operation of the hood. That is why it is so important to choose it correctly and determine the correct distance from the hob to the device itself. Properly chosen height affects not only the overall efficiency of ventilation, but also ensures the safety of the system as a whole.

The optimal height of the hood above the gas stove according to the standard

The absence of a hood over the stove or its incorrect location can significantly complicate the process of cooking and create some discomfort while in the room. Competent installation pulling device according to the standard, will provide the necessary air circulation and comfort for the hostess in the kitchen. At what distance from the stove should the hood hang?

It is best to put the hood over a gas stove, given certain standards.

• Gas stove with direct exhaust should have a distance between them of 75-85 cm;
• If the hood is inclined, then the gap between its bottom And gas stove must be at least 55 and maximum 65 cm;
• The electric oven should have a distance of 65-75 cm to a direct hood;
• When inclined hood, the stove with electric burners can be located at a distance of 35-45 cm to its bottom.

This range was not chosen by chance and it is impossible to arbitrarily reduce the recommended minimum distance between the hood and the stove. True, you can still increase a little if necessary.

Reducing the distance can make it difficult for the cook, who can constantly hit his head on the device. In addition, the hood can get very hot, which compromises its operation. That is why it is highly undesirable to reduce the distance recommended by GOST.

When choosing the height of the hood above the stove, you should also consider:

• Power and design of the device;
• The configuration and interior of the room;
• The height of the person who spends the most time at the stove.

Weak hoods, as a rule, should be hung at a level not exceeding 75 cm from the stove, but powerful modern installations can be mounted higher if necessary.

Usually, each hood is accompanied by an instruction that details all the recommended distances and installation parameters.

What affects the distance from the gas stove to the hood

When installing the hood, one of the most important factors that deserves attention is the maximum and minimum height its location from the border of the hob. Usually, in order to understand at what distance the hood should be hung, it is necessary to study the instructions. If it is not there, some conditions for installing the device must be observed.

The distance from the stove to the bottom of the hood directly depends on:

• Convenience of cooking - this means that a person engaged in cooking should have free access to all the pots on the stove and not beat his head on the hood;
• Safety - the distance must be such as to prevent spontaneous combustion of something or deformation of the material (a safe distance is considered to be 65-70 cm);
• The ability of the device to draw air from the most polluted layers - in other words, the power of the hood.

The dimensions of the hood also matter. For example, the width of the device should not be less than the width of the gas or electric stove, otherwise he will not be able to clean the entire surface of the stove from polluted air.

The type of hood also plays a role. Above the electric stove, a lower location of the hood is allowed than above the gas one, and it also takes into account exactly how the device is located - with an inclination or straight.

If the hood hangs obliquely, then its lower edge usually drops slightly below the recommended distances. For gas stove- this is a gap of 55 cm, and for electric - 35 cm.

Standard hood installation over a gas stove and types of devices

A standard hood is a design that cleans the air from various fumes, gas combustion products, smoke, and various odors that appear during cooking.

According to the principle of operation, there are two types of hoods:

• Flow - remove air outside the room, but at the same time require a fresh influx of air from the outside;
• Recirculation - purify the air in place, passing it through special filters and "return" to the kitchen.

Flow hoods work faster, but require a ventilation system, unlike recirculation hoods.

As a rule, its correct installation depends on the type of hood.

Based on the installation conditions, the hood can be:

• Suspended - usually has flat view and is installed from the bottom of the wall cabinet above hob;
• Dome - placed after the placement of lockers, can be decorated for a variety of styles;
• Built-in - its body is usually located inside the cabinet above the tile, optimal height determined by recommended standards;
• Corner - may be needed where the stove is moved to the end of the wall and the kitchen hood has to be placed in the corner of the room;
• Wall (inclined) - mounted directly on the wall, the distance is measured from the plate to the lower boundary of the hood;
• Island - this type can be found in large kitchens establishments Catering where the hood is attached to the ceiling in the center of the room.

Separately, it is worth talking about built-in exhaust devices. There are models that cut into the surface of the countertop, behind the stove. This type can still be called a desktop, and in this case the gap between the stove, table and hood is reduced to almost a minimum.

There are also special glass-ceramic hobs with an induction cooking system and a built-in extractor fan. This type of stove is very convenient to use, but, unfortunately, it is very expensive.

The hood can also be installed, choosing according to the design. This means that it can be stationary, removed or reclined, that is, it can be introduced into the air purification zone when necessary.

Before you hang the hood, you must very carefully choose the place where it will be located. All necessary communications or sewer outlets must be available.

You can hang the hood over the gas stove yourself, if you correctly read the step-by-step instructions

For successful subsequent operation of the device, it is necessary to observe the following rules when installing it:

• The size of the hood must match the size of the stove itself in order to have access to all polluted layers of air;
• The distance from the device to the stove must not contradict the measures fire safety and type of plate (the rate is usually indicated in the data sheet of the hood);
• The socket used to connect the hood to the power supply must not be located above the tile;
• The exhaust pipe must have a minimum number of bends.

When connecting the hood, you should also install a special protective block in the power supply of the device, which can turn off the equipment in the event of an emergency.

What should be the distance from the stove to the hood (video)

Buying a hood is a responsible business, because the convenience during cooking and a comfortable stay in the kitchen as a whole depend on the operation of this device. It is best to entrust the installation of this equipment to specialists so that they can connect all the necessary communications with high quality and provide everything necessary for the successful operation of the hood.

To keep the apartment or house fresh and fresh air, the kitchen must be very well ventilated. Natural ventilation cannot cope with the task of timely removal of odors during cooking, therefore a special forced ventilation device, a kitchen hood, is hung over the stove. How to install the hood correctly, how to fix it and bring it into the ventilation system - more on that later.

Installing a hood in the kitchen is a wise decision

How to hang a hood over the stove

With the right size, it is equal in width to or even slightly larger than the width of the plate. To properly install the hood, it must be correctly positioned and secured. The electric hood is located exactly above the stove. The installation height depends on the type of hob:

• Above the gas stove, the minimum allowable height for hanging the hood is 75 cm.
• Above the electrical value is slightly less - 65 cm minimum.

You determine the exact height yourself - according to the height of the hostess who will cook. The bottom edge of the hood should be just above her head. You should not hang lower than the minimum distance, but you can hang higher. But if you need to hang the equipment higher than 90 cm from the level of the stove, you need a unit with increased power - so that polluted air is removed efficiently.

The hood is attached depending on the type. Built-in - to a cabinet specially ordered in size. Hinged (flat) and domed (chimney) - to the wall. Chimney hoods themselves can consist of two parts - a unit with a motor and filters and a dome. Both parts are attached independently of each other, but so that their outputs coincide.

Separately, it should be said about island hoods. They are attached to the ceiling. The kit comes with a suspension system and clear recommendations on what and how to do.

Installation steps

The entire installation and connection process can be divided into several stages:

If there is a power outlet nearby, there will be no problems with connecting to electricity. Other stages are also not very complicated, but we will consider them in more detail.

Mounting to the wall of a hinged or domed model

Although outwardly these two models differ, they are attached to the wall. They have four holes on the back wall of the case - two on the left, two on the right. Many manufacturers supply their products with a mounting template, which marks the location of the fasteners. All that is needed is to lean the template against the wall, transfer the marks. If there is no template, measure the distance between the holes, transfer to the wall. If there is an assistant, you can ask to hold it at the chosen height, and make marks yourself.

Then everything is simple: using a drill, we make holes of a suitable size, insert the plastic plugs of the dowels, then hang the hood on the dowel-nails. Naturally, we check the horizontalness of the installed equipment.

This method is good if the wall is even and nothing interferes. Often passes next to the stove gas pipe, which makes it impossible to hang the hood close to the wall. In this case, you can nail on the wall wooden bars, and already attach the hood to the bars. This is a simple option, but not very good - the bars are covered with soot and it is difficult to wash them.

The second option to install the hood behind the pipes is to use a stud screw (the second name is a plumbing stud). They have a thread for screwing into the wall, a smooth part, which makes it possible to take the hood some distance from the wall, and a finer thread with two nuts, which will fix the case. Have these pins different sizes, choose which one you need, but all nuts are made for a bit or an octagonal key.

This option for mounting the hood is universal, simple in execution, and reliable. It is also more convenient to maintain - the metal is usually stainless, it is not difficult to wash it from deposits.

Installation of a built-in hood in a cabinet

The built-in hood is almost completely hidden in a cabinet made for it. It is fastened in the same way as described above - on screws, only they are screwed into the walls. Only previously in the shelves located above it is necessary to make holes for the air duct. This is done after the hood is purchased, since the location of the air outlet depends on the company and model.

If the locker is hanging, it is better to remove it. In the removed cabinet, install the hood in place, mark the location of the air outlet on the lower shelf, cut it out. To do this, it is easier to use an electric jigsaw and a file with fine teeth. The saw blade for laminate leaves almost no chips. If desired, the cut point can be sealed with a plastic C-shaped furniture profile. They are rigid and flexible. Flexible is easy to use - it bends at any angle, rigid ones will have to be warmed up before installation building hair dryer. These profiles are “sit down” on glue, most often they use “liquid nails”. After installation in place, remove the remaining glue (with a damp clean cloth), fix masking tape to the shelf. We cut off the excess profile with a file with a fine tooth, we clean the cut sandpaper with fine grain.

In the same way, we make holes in other shelves. By the way, they may no longer be round, but rectangular - it depends on the section of the air duct you have chosen.

After that, all the shelves are installed in place, the cabinet is hung and fixed. A built-in hood is attached to it with screws through the holes in the case. Next is the process of connecting the duct.

How to connect the hood to electricity

Since the power consumption of kitchen hoods rarely exceeds 1 kW, they can be connected to ordinary sockets. It is desirable that they be grounded. This requirement must be met if you want the warranty to be valid.

If the wiring in the apartment is old, you can throw the ground or ground wire yourself. Just do not attach it to plumbing or heating pipes. This threatens the possibility of electrical injury or even death for you, members of your sichs or neighbors.

To reach the ground wire, on the shield, find the bus with wires attached to it or the pipe to which it is welded / bolted stranded wire. You can also connect your own stranded wire to these devices (without discarding those that already exist). For it to work normally, the cross section must be 2.5 mm, the conductor is stranded copper, a non-combustible sheath is desirable.

Some of the hoods come with a plug at the end. With the connection of such models, there are no questions - to the outlet and that's it. But there are models in which the cord ends with wires. This is not from the greed of the manufacturer, but for the consumer to decide for himself how best to connect the equipment. If you want, you can connect the plug. This option is not suitable - take the terminal block and connect through it. Another option is Wago terminal blocks. They need to take three pieces - according to the number of wires. In one terminal block, the same wires are connected from the hood and from the shield - phase to phase (here the colors can be different), zero (blue or blue) to zero, ground (yellow-green) to ground.

Air duct for kitchen hood

One of the stages of installing the hood is the selection and installation of air ducts. Room temperature air is vented from the kitchen, so special requirements there are no air ducts and you can use any. Three types are commonly used:

There is another difference between plastic and corrugated duct - the price. Polymers are more expensive. Despite this, if you have the opportunity to install a hood using PVC, install them. With an equal cross section, they provide more efficient air removal, and also make less noise.

The cross section of the pipes for the duct is determined by the size of the outlet on the hood. In the case of rectangular pipes, an adapter is used.

Dimensions of ducts for hoods

Round ducts are available in three sizes: 100 mm, 125 mm and 150 mm. This is the diameter plastic pipes and pleated sleeves. There are more sections of flat air ducts and they are presented in the table.

How to choose the size? In case of round pipes their diameter must match the diameter of the outlet of the hood. It is very undesirable to put an adapter on the outlet, and then use a smaller diameter duct - this will reduce the rate of air purification. And even if the hood is very powerful, then it will not cope with air purification.

With the choice of the section of a rectangular duct - the area of ​​​​its section should not be less area section of the outlet pipe. And the connection is made through a suitable adapter.

How to attach the corrugation to the hood and ventilation

If you decide to install a hood and use aluminum corrugation for the duct, you will need to think about how to attach it to the body and to the ventilation. To do this, you need clamps of the right size. They can be metal or plastic.

To connect the hood to the ventilation system, you will also need a special ventilation grille. It has a hole in the upper part for connecting the duct pipe. In the lower part there are holes for removing air from the kitchen using natural circulation at a time when the hood is not working.

A grate with a ledge is suitable for fastening the corrugation - around the hole there is a side of a few centimeters, on which the corrugation is put on, after which it is fastened with a clamp of a suitable size.

By the same principle, a corrugated duct is attached to the hood. It has a ledge on which the corrugation is put on. The connection is tightened with a clamp.

How to fix the duct to the walls

For plastic air ducts there are special fasteners in the form of latches. They are first mounted on the wall using dowels. The installation step depends on the curvature of the track, but on average, 1 mount per 50-60 cm is enough. Pipes are inserted into these latches during installation with little effort.

If the duct needs to be fixed to the ceiling, the same fixings can be used. But if you need to maintain a certain distance from the ceiling, this type of installation will not work. In such cases, they take perforated drywall hangers, fasten them to the ceiling, then use small PVC screws for the exhaust duct to them.

Corrugated air ducts are attached to the walls with clamps or large plastic puffs. If necessary, they are also mounted to the ceiling using perforated aluminum hangers.

Where and how to bring the air duct

Most often, the duct from the hood in the kitchen is connected to the vent through which natural ventilation (due to draft) goes. This is wrong, since in this case most of the grille is closed by an air duct, and air exchange through the remaining available holes will be clearly insufficient.

Correctly connect the air duct to a separate ventilation duct. In this case, the same grate is installed on the hole as in the photo above.

If there is no separate ventilation duct, but it is located nearby outer wall, you can take the pipe outside by placing a grate outside. These are two ways to have normal ventilation and ensure the normal operation of the hood.

How to get outside

To install the hood and bring the duct into the wall, you need to make a hole in it. And this is the only difficulty. Further, an air duct is inserted into this hole, sealed with a solution. Outside, the hole is closed with a grate - so that debris does not get in, birds and small animals do not settle.

To prevent air from the street from blowing into the room, a check valve is installed (in the figure above it is indicated by an oblique line). By the way, it is also desirable to install it when connecting the air duct to the ventilation system - so that odors from the pipes do not enter the room.

The non-return or anti-return air valve is a lightweight plastic or metal plate. It is movably attached in two places to the pipe - at the top and bottom, the petals are supported by a slight spring. While the hood is not working, the valve blocks the access of air from outside. When the hood is turned on, the air flow bends the plate forward, squeezing the spring. As soon as the hood is turned off, the plate returns to its place with the help of springs. If you install a hood without this valve, it can be too cold in the kitchen in winter - outdoor air will get into the room without problems.

So that the hood does not interfere with natural ventilation in the kitchen

With the help of a tee and a non-return valve, by the way, you can install the hood so that it does not interfere with the natural ventilation in the kitchen. You will need a special ventilation grill for connecting hoods, a check valve and a tee. A tee is attached to the ventilation grill, an air duct from the hood is connected to its lower inlet, and a check valve is placed on the free outlet, only so that the petals are locked when air passes from the pipe (in the photo below).

How does such a system work? When the hood is turned off, the check valve petals are bent, air from the kitchen enters the ventilation duct through the grill and the open outlet of the tee. When the hood is turned on, the air flow from it unfolds the valve plate, and air goes into the ventilation system. When the hood is turned off, the springs again open access to air through the tee.

Outwardly, such a system does not look very attractive and it will have to be somehow masked. But this the only way connect the hood to the only existing ventilation outlet and do not reduce air exchange.

One of the criteria for choosing a hood for the kitchen is its size. They are different, but since they are standardized, it will not be difficult to choose the right model, especially if a competent sales assistant helps you. And yet, it is better to know some rules and nuances before making a purchase.

Dome Width = Slab Width?

Width is the first thing you need to pay attention to when choosing the size of the hood, since it is it that significantly affects the efficiency of collecting grease particles, odors, and fumes. What dimensions should the hood above the stove be, so that even when operating in a weak mode, which means with less energy consumption, wear and noise, it is still effective?

• Focus on the rule: the hood should be equal to the stove, and ideally wider. If the width of the hood is less than the hob, or it is not located above the stove, but slightly offset, then the quality of air purification will noticeably decrease;
• If you have not chosen a stove yet, then you need to focus on the distance between the wall cabinets or the dimensions of the wall module in which the built-in hood will be installed. If space allows, then choose a 60, 80 or 90 cm hood.

Kitchen hoods are available in the following sizes: 30 cm, 45 cm, 50 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm, 90 cm, 100 cm and 120 cm wide. It is logical that the size range of a plate or built-in hob about the same. The most commonly used dome widths are 60 and 90 cm, since in this size they are best suited for a standard four-burner stove. But overall hoods with an umbrella of 100 and 120 cm will need to be looked for, since the demand for them is small, because these are more likely not kitchen, but professional models.

You need to focus on the size of the working exhaust surface, and not on the size of the hood umbrella. It often happens that the dome itself is wide, but the working exhaust surface is small. An example of such an extract is on the right.

Embedded model, in this case, will be more practical due to the retractable element, which increases the catching area.

And in the following photos you can see what sizes the built-in hood is, on the left - a model with a width of 30 cm.

Depth of dome and built-in model

The depth of the hood is as important as its width, because, as already noted, what more area working surface, the more effective cleaning of the kitchen air. Standard parameters depths match standard options widths, these are: 30, 45, 50, 60, 80, 90, 100, 120 cm. The depth of the exhaust worktop must be equal to or greater than the depth of the stove or built-in hob. The dome can be more than the depth of the hanging modules, but not more than the depth of the countertop.

But the depth of the hood for embedding is adjustable, but its body, of course, must correspond to the depth of the kitchen cabinets, as shown in the photo below.

What should be the height?

Hoods for the kitchen are different and height. The maximum height of the dome model is 125 cm.

The photo below shows examples of devices different heights(scroll right).

The height of the device must be selected depending on overall height rooms and heights kitchen set. Safety regulations regulate the minimum distance between the exhaust surface and the stove. As a rule, this value is 65-75 cm. Reducing this value is fraught with ignition and damage to equipment due to constant high temperatures. Embedded or dome hood must be at a distance of more than 65 cm from electric stoves, and for gas stoves this value is 75 cm.

Mounting Features

The choice of installation location is directly affected design features the model you like. Wall or ceiling structures are not hidden by cabinets and are installed exactly above the stove, while special masking boxes are often used for the air duct. But the embedding model will require the manufacture of appropriate furniture.

Please note that to install the hood, you will need pipes, a socket and an electrical cable, boxes, mounting hardware and fasteners. You can not do without an air duct - it can be corrugated pipes or smooth sleeve.

Corrugated pipes are distinguished by the fact that they can be bent at any angle.

Keep in mind that bending the duct over 90 degrees is unacceptable.

Do not forget that there are special boxes that allow you to hide the air duct, integrate communications into any kitchen design.

The diameter of the duct directly depends on how the outlet in the house is made, and the length of the pipe is determined depending on the remoteness of the device, on the opening in the wall or on the ventilation shaft.

If we are talking about installing a built-in hood, then everything must be done in accordance with the installation instructions. The main criteria for installing a built-in device are:

1. The drawer of the device is always left visible;
2. The outlet is always connected to the ventilation shaft.

If there is no possibility of such a connection or it is impossible to lay air outlet pipes, then you can install a recirculation model - among them there are also options designed for embedding.

It is difficult to imagine any kitchen without a hood, because the smells from cooking are absorbed into the wallpaper, furniture and curtains over time. This equipment will make the kitchen more comfortable.

But you should also take care of correct installation construction, placing it at the desired height above the stove. This will improve the aesthetic appearance of the kitchen and its functionality.

Varieties of configurations

To find out the height at which you need to hang the device, you should decide on its type. The most basic equipment operates on the principle of air recirculation.

In this case, the air is within the room, passing through the filters and returning back.

Such devices include suspended or filter hoods. But this device is not connected to the ventilation shaft. The advantages of these systems include modern design, affordable cost, ease of installation and low degree noise.

Among the disadvantages is low efficiency, since recirculation is usually not enough to clean the entire room. For owners of other types of this device, the air goes outside the room. Then the kitchen hood must be brought outside or into a special ventilation shaft.

This device is attached to the wall or to the ceiling itself above the hob. Ventilation pipes can be hidden from view using wall cabinets, which will allow you to mask them completely or partially.

Also, these devices require complex installation work, although not very complicated instructions are attached to them. Depending on the type of installation, devices are divided into several types:

Scheme of the correct placement of the hood

1. Dome. They have the most power. Outwardly, they look like an umbrella and a pipe departs from it.
2. Embedded. The exhaust pipe of this appliance is removed into the cabinet, and the panel itself leaves while cooking. This model is often chosen for small kitchens.
3. flat. Instead of an exhaust pipe, they have a filter, so this device is compact, but low power.

Devices dome type have several varieties:

• Fireplace (wall). They are attached to the surface of the wall. They are similar in design to ventilation systems used for fireplaces.
• corner. They are used quite rarely when the stove is in the corner.
• Island. Their placement is optimal in small kitchens, especially in dining rooms, where the stove is located in the center. This type of hood is attached to the ceiling.

Optimal installation height

You can find out the installation height of a specific model of this device in the instructions. But this is not always an accurate indicator, but an approximate range in which you will need to select the required value, depending on the growth of the hostess and the layout of the kitchen. You can also use the standards, which stipulate the distance of the unit to the plate.

Competent installation is carried out taking into account the type of hob:

• in the case of an electric stove, the device is hung 65-75 above it;
• the height from the gas stove to the working body of the structure is from 75 to 85 cm.

If an inclined configuration is purchased, then its height of the lower part:

• from the electric stove is 35-45 cm;
• from a gas stove - 55-65 cm.

The distance from the hood to the cooker can vary within this 10cm range according to the capacity of the air purification equipment. If a device with low power is fixed at the maximum distance, then it is unlikely that it will perform its function well.

Determine the height of the device

In this short video, you will be told how to choose the right height for the hood. Enjoy watching!

Having figured out at what height the kitchen hood should be located, it is worth finding out what such standards are associated with. If you install the appliance at too low a height, you will have difficulty cooking.

At the same time, the dishes will heat up, especially if they are high. Also, when fixing the device below the established norms, fat from the pan will get on it. Do not forget about the risk of fire, because the device can touch the flame of an ignited gas.

Determine the distance from the surface of the plate from the device, taking into account the type of device, and check the presence of electrical wiring at certain points. Most often, the installation of the hood is carried out after installation kitchen furniture, but it is necessary to determine in advance the location of its location.

In this case, an outlet is carried out, placing it above the appliance or above an adjacent kitchen cabinet. It should be borne in mind that usually the length of the base cord is not enough to connect the unit to already installed sockets.

When choosing right place the location of the hood, you need to take into account important factors, including:

• device power;
• layout and design of the kitchen;
• features of the hob;
• values ​​specified in the instructions for the device;
• standards related to the installation of specific equipment.

A mandatory criterion is the growth of the cooks. Therefore, the hood is installed at such a height that the hostess can easily reach the appliance, and it does not interfere during cooking.

The socket for this device is installed at a height of 2-2.5 m. It must be higher than kitchen cabinets, 10-30 cm above their upper part.

It is also worth knowing the future location of the duct, which should not cover the outlet. Therefore, it must be shifted 20 cm to the right or left of the center of the working surface.

Installing a hood in the kitchen is a simple procedure. You can do it yourself, but with insufficient experience, it is better to turn to professional workers. The kitchen salon is responsible for the quality of their work.

If a particular configuration was purchased in a store household appliances, then it can be installed by specialists from this store. And they also promise quality assurance. The easiest way is to install a do-it-yourself attachment that works like a recirculation.

First, the device is applied to the wall and its future location is outlined with a pencil. If you plan to replace kitchen furniture, then it is advisable to pay attention to the model built into the hanging cabinet. Then the walls are drilled with a puncher under the dowel.

After that, the hood is screwed to the wall and the ventilation outlet is prepared, cleaning it from construction debris. The corrugation is put on the valve and fixed with silicone sealant.

The free end of the pipe is placed in the shaft. Then put on an overlay that hides the corrugation. When choosing correct location hoods in the kitchen need to be guided by several important points.

These include the power of the device, installation standards, data in the passport of a particular device. Proper installation of the device at the right height will avoid many unpleasant moments that may arise when cooking.

Accounting correct height appliance will allow you to save the kitchen partially or completely from unpleasant odors, fat residues, while maintaining a comfortable and pleasant environment in it.

Also, the location of the hood directly affects the safety of the room - fixing it at the right height, you can avoid the risk of fire.

The ventilation ducts that are located in the building do not always cope with the problem of exhaust air. Often, they are ineffective. The way out of the situation could be exhaust system.

Starting installation, the question arises, what should be the distance from the stove to the hood and what kind of hood should I hang in my kitchen? This question is very relevant. The quality of its work and the degree of air purification depend on the height at which the kitchen hood is installed.

The design is designed to remove dirty air, fumes, soot, odors, gas combustion residues and other harmful components outside the building or clean the air with its subsequent return to the kitchen. The level of cleaning the room from dirty air depends on the height at which the hood is hung and how the air will be cleaned.

Depending on where the intake air goes, the method of cleaning it is determined. It can be flow or circulating. Which exhaust system to pay attention to depends on the conditions of the kitchen equipment and the presence of ventilation shafts in the building.

The flow-through method of cleaning consists in drawing in dirty air and removing it through the ventilation system of the building outside of it. positive side This method is the maximum and quick cleaning of the kitchen from harmful air. For getting fresh air enough to open a window or window.

The circulation method is based on the suction and pumping of dirty air through a system of carbon filters, with its subsequent withdrawal into the kitchen. This method does not require ventilation ducts. A significant disadvantage is long time air purification and rapid wear of filters.

Varieties of exhaust devices

Depending on the location of the plate, the design is selected kitchen hood and how to install it. Exhaust systems for the kitchen are divided into the following types:

1. Suspended. They have a flat shape. The bottom can serve as a place of installation wall cabinet or shelves.
2. Embedded. This type is mounted instead of the bottom of the wall cabinet. Often the cabinet itself serves as a housing that hides the exhaust system and its communications.
3. Wall. Installation is carried out above the stove, like a suspended exhaust system. But the mounting of the system case is carried out on the wall.
4. Corner. Installation of such devices is carried out above the stoves, which are located in the corner of the kitchen. They have an angular shape.
5. Island. Used in bulk kitchen areas. Mounted on the ceiling in the center of the kitchen.