Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Apr 10, 2009 10:42 am Hello, we are about to install a new gas stove (Ilve Nostalgie P80N, Antique White with brass knobs) in an old chimney/fireplace alcove and require a rangehood/extraction fan above the stove. The limited height (we only have 650mm above the stove) and space has made it difficult to locate a suitable pre-made domestic rangehood, so we are thinking of a "home made" rangehood with a fan at the top of the chimney (I believe this will be quieter and more efficient) and then some rangehood filters and lights to install at the bottom of the chimney, above the stove. I believe that, apart from the filters and fan, all I need is a sheet of stainless steel with holes cut for the filters (and lights). Is that correct? The chimney opening is 250mm x 240mm and approximately 2.5m high (from filters to top). The alcove/fireplace is 600mm (D) x 900mm (W), with 650mm height between stove top and ceiling/filters. What size filters would be recommended for this installation? Do I just cover the chimney opening size, or better to have a small cavity and increase the filter size, to say, 600 x 300? Does any one know of a custom range hood manufacturer? I am eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Steve Re: Custom range hood 2Apr 10, 2009 1:44 pm I have had my electric stove in just the same place as your suggesting. No rangehood as the steam etc... goes up the chimney. IMO, you would need to thoroughly clean the chimney now and again as the only problem I had was muck dropping down after a heavy rain. Another thing I had thought of (before the reno) was like a Mexican hat type construction to fit over the top of the chimney! In my new reno starting on Tuesday, I am removing the chimney. Sad to see it go but I am not having any rangehood as a lot of people I spoke too don't have one. Maybe contact these people, there web site was not user friendly http://www.thecowlhouse.com.au/ Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck! - Dalai Lama Hello, we can help you please get in contact 0421019219 thank you 3 31853 Hi, Seeking volume or semi-custom builder in victoria(east), which have existing double story wide floor plans. Seeking 18-20m wide homes with depth of 12-15m long. Or… 0 25171 |