Recirc. hoods are bad news with a gas cooktop!

I'm not sure what antss means, most of us who use recirc hoods have no option to vent them, so the question is really whether or not they are better than nothing at all. I have the KOBE RA-038 which I use with my Berta 30". I got it in the hopes that it would capture the grease so that my whole kitchen wouldn't end up covered every time i fry/brown. We fry/brown a lot, and after 2 months of this combo (and my hood is set much higher than it should be for functionality because of aesthetic reasons), it seems to work fine - i haven't noticed much grease except on the range and the hood

Thank you ericmr. I am sure antss meant well , but I actually hate posts like that--as if the poster (in this case me) hasn't done any research, etc. No offense antss, I am just venting (pun intended).

I think we are going to get a Thermador recirculating hood that is also 400cfms, so it is good to know that your Kobe is working for you. Honestly I will just be happy to cook again (even if it is only heating up water)!