Browse Forums Kitchen Appliances 1 Sep 29, 2009 1:46 pm Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 2Sep 29, 2009 2:11 pm View our blog at: http://room4acubby.blogspot.com/ Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 4Sep 29, 2009 2:43 pm View our blog at: http://room4acubby.blogspot.com/ Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 10Dec 26, 2009 7:31 pm room4acubby Many said that the schweigen wouldn't work as well because the motor is too far away, however I am really starting to not trust sales people. I am very doubtful when salespeople try to explain scientific principles to me. A saleslady at a store stated two clear errors of fact when she tried to sell a range hood to me including the one mentioned to you. The resistance of the system starts from the grille and finishes where the duct terminates. It does not matter where you put the motor (before, within or after). The fan works just as hard whether it 'sucks' against a resistance or 'pushes' against a resistance or anywhere in between. To maximise air flow the ductwork needs to be installed correctly. It should have no kinks, abrupt turns and be as short as possible. However, in the overall scheme a things a couple metres here or there doesn't make much difference as long as you adhere to the above principles. The second issue that most retailers ignore is there needs to be a source of 'make-up' air. Whatever air that gets sucked out of the kitchen needs to be replaced with fresh air. Otherwise, the fan begins working harder and harder against a relative vacuum. It will like trying to suck the air out of a bottle with your mouth. This issue is particularly important in commercial installations because of the massive airflows but you need to also consider this in a domestic setup particularly if you are in a small kitchen and have all the doors and windows closed. Other considerations concern the canopy design. The best setup is when cooktop is 'enclosed' as much by the range hood. The most efficient design is with the cooktop against a splash back surround by side panels or cupboards either side. This helps the air flow 'funnel' upwards into the range hood. The least efficient system is a cooktop over an island bench with a flat profile or bench mounted range. Try to choose a range hood size that slightly 'overhangs' the burners in front and to the sides. Minimise the distance between rangehood and cooktop as much as practicable. Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 11Dec 31, 2009 10:19 pm Hi! We just bought a new rangehood for our kitchen today. We went to about 15 different shops and looked at everything, end in the end decided the cheaper ones are nearly as good as the brand names. We picked up a 900mm stainless steel and glass made by robinhood for $399 on special (ticket price around $600). It wasn't too noisy and vents up to 700m3/hr. Hubby would have liked one that sucked more but we would rather spend on other appliances, we don't have much of a fan now and we cope fine (although we do have duceted air cond and keep windows open most of the time, which I'm sure helps). We will also get the ducting kit to vent thru the roof, these are ticketed at about $200. good luck with your search! Recently moved to a 60's home in need of some improvement! http://s797.photobucket.com/user/leenii ... ch%20House Old house: http://s797.photobucket.com/albums/yy25 ... loo/House/ Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 12Jan 01, 2010 6:50 am Leni, not sure where you are located but would you mind sharing where you bought your rangehood please? I'm not 100% sure if I will have a slideout or glass, although the latter would have to be white/glass which seem to be quite expensive. Thanks Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 13Jan 01, 2010 10:04 am Slideouts and flat bottomed ranges have less extraction efficiency. See this article on the technical aspects of rangehood design: COMMERCIAL KITCHEN VENTILATION DESIGN Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 14Jan 01, 2010 3:18 pm HappyCamper - from Harvey Norman Osborne Park WA. It was the Robinhood RHCV9G model, on a 'one day only' special of $399. We went across the road to the HN seconds place, and they were there for $479! Everywhere else the ticket price is about $600. We also got a pryolitic oven ex display at over 50% off. The guy said they are re-doing the display to have the biggest in WA, so they want to get rid of everything before the cabinetmakers arrive. We haven't even ordered our new kitchen yet! But they seemed like such good bargains we couldn't resist. Just the cooktop and dishwasher to go.. Recently moved to a 60's home in need of some improvement! http://s797.photobucket.com/user/leenii ... ch%20House Old house: http://s797.photobucket.com/albums/yy25 ... loo/House/ Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 15Jan 01, 2010 3:58 pm Leni, are the sales still on? Might pop in tomorrow if I can grab a bargain! Summit/New Gen Homes Slab - 9/4/10 PCI - 13/9/10 Handover - 22/9/10 Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 16Jan 02, 2010 12:56 am Pheonixrain, it was a 'one day only' sale according to thesign on the rangehood (which was new in the box), but the ex display stuff I think is on discount until it goes. Def worth a ring if you are after something in particular or a visit if you're not too far away. We are also after an induction cooktop but they had mainly gas and ceramic ones on display. Recently moved to a 60's home in need of some improvement! http://s797.photobucket.com/user/leenii ... ch%20House Old house: http://s797.photobucket.com/albums/yy25 ... loo/House/ Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 17Jan 03, 2010 6:18 pm Ahh thanks for the leni. Might go down and have a look anyway. Only after a rangehood but I have heaps of time for that. Cheers! Summit/New Gen Homes Slab - 9/4/10 PCI - 13/9/10 Handover - 22/9/10 Re: What to look for when buying canopy rangehood 18Jan 07, 2010 3:26 pm Thanks Leni....sorry for my late reply but I've been out of town for a few days!! Totally understand not wanting to pass up a good bargain, I did exactly the same with my kitchen appliances then unfortunately the land deal fell through, but they are still in the garage patiently waiting!! LOL Not sure if you have 'Seconds World' in the west but I got my dishwasher for half new price at one of their Sydney stores. Thanks again for your helpful info. 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