All right, first off, I have to tell you all that I understand about 5% of the discussion on here about ventilation. Just enough to realize how little I know. I would really appreciate your advice.

This is what our appliance guy recommended for us.

Rangetop:

Electrolux 36" Gas Professional:

Min-2-Max Dual-Ring Sealed Burner (BTU): 2 (18,000 - 450)

Sealed Power Burner (BTU): 1 (14,000)

Sealed Burner (BTU): 1 (13,000)

Sealed Precision Burner (BTU): 1 (9,500), 1 (5,000)

Vent:

Broan Elite E60E Wall-Mount Canopy Range:

Will purchase a 600 CFM external blower.

Specifications:

HVI-Certified: Yes

Design: 18" Wall-Mount

Finish: Brushed Stainless Steel, 22 Gauge, Type 430

Blower: External

Speed Control: Variable

Speed Memory: Yes

Heat Sentry: Yes

Halogen Lighting: 50W GU10 (Bulbs Not Included)

Lighting Levels: 2

Baffle Filters: Yes with Handles

Removable Grease Drip Rail: Yes

Duct: 10" Round Horizontal or Vertical

Duct Adapter: Included (332KR Rough-In Kit)

Non-Ducted Recirculation Kit: N/A

Backsplash: Optional

12" Soffit Flue Cover: Optional

Electrical Requirements: 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Dimensions

Width: 30", 36", 42" or 48"

Depth: 24"

Height: 18"

Min. Mounting Height: 24"

Max. Mounting Height: 30"

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-Can you please tell me if you think it is a good match? I probably will never use all 6 burners at once, likely 3 at most. We will be venting up to the attic and then over horizontally about 10 feet.

-Do we definitely need an external blower?