any vent above the cooktop> looks slim? brand and size pls

cheryl cardinali

3 years ago

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Lauren Rubin Architecture
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This is the slide-out Miele.
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@ Fred S: 1.) We manufacture range hoods, we're not HVAC / ventilation contractors. If a local building code requires a make-up air system, one can be installed in conjunction with the range hood. However, just as Lamborghini sells cars but will not get involved with decorating your garage, we don't get involved with make-up air systems - leave HVAC matters to HVAC professionals. We're aware of code requirements, which are stricter in some places (Minnessota, Vancouver, and Miami come to mind), and we do mention the possible need for make-up air systems during sales consultations when one of the "known restricted" areas is involved. However, the final decision to use an MUA or not rests with the design/build professionals *at the location* - there is NO possible way for us to know every code requirement in the 50 US states + 1 protectorate, 10 Canadian provinces + 3 territories, and the 31 states + 1 federal district of Mexico. Again, if the topic does come up in the conversation, any of our sales representatives will recommend the customer to consult with their local HVAC professional. 2.) A make-up air system (or, for that matter, any other electric HVAC machinery) can be connected to a range hood by the means of an airflow sensor (installed in the duct), or a current-sensing switch attached to one of the wires between the blower and the electronic control module. When the hood is operational, the airflow sensor / current sensor detects the moving air / voltage in the wires, trips the relay, and activates the make-up air system. This way, neither the wiring of the range hood nor the wiring of the MUA is affected, so the warranty is not voided, and the possibility of damaging either component is minimized. In addition, having a separate "connector" between 2 mechanical items allows for easier troubleshooting & service. 3.) Regarding the actual CFM: range hood blowers are rated under zero static pressure conditions - there is no hood body, no filters, no ductwork, no dampers, no duct cap, etc. Once the blower is installed in the hood, and the filters & ductwork are added, the *final* CFM is going to be a lot less than the "laboratory conditions" rating. Besides that, for the majority of cooking conditions, the user will not activate the highest speed - according to customer feedback, most people use the 2nd speed while cooking, sometimes the 3rd speed, which is far below the maximum rating of 940 CFM, and, combined with the power loss from the ductwork, ends up being below the MUA requirements in most places. The *occasional* increase to 3rd or 4th speed, for a minute or two while something is smoking up (i.e. fresh veggies tossed into a pre-heated wok = 1 minute of heavy smoke, then it settles down), does not unbalance the air pressure nearly enough to warrant freaking out & kicking the MUA pump into high gear. ----- Tl;dr version: 1.) There is a need for make-up air systems, but MUA requirements depend on local building codes - consult your local HVAC professional. 2.) Due to friction loss in the filters & ductwork, effective CFM is going to be less than the rated CFM, on ANY range hood, regardless of brand & type. 3.) You're not going to always use the highest speed, so make-up air requirement may not be as critical in the real world as it sounds on paper.
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It is sad when they start trying to push their unprofessional opinions off as fact and code. You will already have adequate clearance to combustible cabinets. http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/irc/2012/icod_irc_2012_19_sec001.htm A range hood is NOT even required, nor is there any stipulation to size or height in the IRC. http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/irc/2012/icod_irc_2012_24_par397.htm G2425.8 (501.8) Appliances not required to be vented. The following appliances shall not be required to be vented: 1. Ranges. 2. Built-in domestic cooking units listed and marked for optional venting. 3. Hot plates and laundry stoves.........4......... You could put in one of these. Or even one of these, all the way up on the ceiling if you wanted to. Of course, aesthetics are a different issue. The only other hoods I can think of at the moment that might look good short, are the ones with the glass on the bottom.
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any vent above the cooktop> looks slim? brand and size pls

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