How powerful should my vent be?

15 years ago

I just installed a 1200 cfm wolf hood with an external blower. Unfortunately, because of the trusses in the ceiling, we had to alter the connection. We have 3 turns and about 10 feet before it exits the house. That said, I realize that I will not get the max power from my hood. The vent will suck paper from about 2 inches away on low, and 4 inches on high. I have read reviews of vents sucking up hair, but I am nowhere near that!

Will this amount of suction be sufficient for most cooking.?

I guess I am looking for reassurance as there is not much I can do about it.

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Comments (4)

Nunyabiz1
15 years ago
That should be sufficient even if you were running a restaurant.
Caddidaddy55
15 years ago
If you used 10" round duct as Wolf recommends, no problem. Wolf says don't run over 50'. Each 90 deg. elbow is equal to 5' of straight duct. So with a 10' run plus 3 90 deg. elbows that is only the equivilent of a 25' run. You should be just fine.
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breadandsuch
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you so much Nunyabiz1 and Caddidaddy55. That is what i needed to hear! I do have a 10 inch duct.
breadandsuch
Original Author
15 years ago
Just an update in case anyone has the same question years from now...

The vent is very powerful! Even though it is super quiet, and has all those turns, it is able to remove smells and smoke. Thanks to everyone who calmed my fears during a particularily worrying phase of my renovation.