Suggestion: Kitchen Rangehood Recirculated to Ducted Vent

Seven8Nine on 15/06/2020 - 22:51
Last edited 15/06/2020 - 22:52

Current set up is under the cabinet, recirculated rangehood. Fan sometime works and sometime makes noiseso thought of replacing the unit itself.

Photo example Link :
https://imgur.com/a/ms1Ki0a

Changing to ducted version for proper ventilation.

Current is Technika branded slide out model
SL10160I-3

Specifications
Input : 220-240V 50Hz
Absorption : 85W
External Dimensions
• 60cm version : 600x280x180mm

It's a townhouse and ducting set up can be roof or under the eave

Anyone done such change, experience or issues
- plumber or electrician or both will be needed

  • any specific brand to buy to have reduced noise level and greater coverage for air flow

  • is there is any site where all brands listed to find which one fit per the existing set up.

Home & Garden

Comments

  • Muzeeb on 15/06/2020 - 23:12

    plumber or electrician or both will be needed

    Most of these are just plug in not hard wired so don't see why you need electrician.

    Not certain, but don't think you need a plumber for venting a range hood.

    • Seven8Nine on 16/06/2020 - 00:23

      I spoke to the plumber (phone) he seems to be pushing towards the electrician, may be he don't want to do as I mentioned that i need roof vented.

      He passed his brother in law # and said wall side vent is better as no chance of rook leak (if any) by this set up.

    • gitl on 16/06/2020 - 00:29
      +2

      An electrician can do all the work, including ducting. It's actually not that hard, I've replaced my rangehood myself etc. Yes most will have a plug so you wouldn't need an electrician. If you're handy with tools, get a hole saw with appropriate diameter, cut and vent. The size of the duct will dictate the size of the hole, e.g. 600cfm = 6-inch duct, 900cfm = 7 inch duct etc.

      Issues? Well the duct itself will normally be visible if you run it from cabinet to ceiling (unless you can vent it via wall). If that's the case, you might need a bulkhead / cornice to cover. That's normally a plasterer that will do that kind of work, and a painter to finish it off. Again, it will depend on how handy you are with tools - I've done my own and looks okay … just have to YouTube lots lol.

  • SnoozeAndLose on 15/06/2020 - 23:30

    I think you can DIY if you know how to do it.

    If not you need a handyman, no hard wiring is required.

    I do know someone from Sydney can help and it should be around $300 - $500 job plus GST, but I don't know anyone from your location 'BUSY'.

    • Seven8Nine on 16/06/2020 - 00:14

      I am not that confident in making hole etc for the vent, plus don't have tools required.

      I will be installing recirculated model again, can do it as will be plug and play type thing.

      my location Melbourne (eastern)

  • Stewardo on 15/06/2020 - 23:32

    What’s behind the wall it’s screwed to? Is it external?

    • Seven8Nine on 16/06/2020 - 00:16

      I think it's screwed to the cabinet. Behind the wall is open space ( external area isnop n space)

  • Stewardo on 16/06/2020 - 00:25
    +1

    If it’s external wall you could go 90* bend straight thru the wall, as long as there is no stud in the centre of cabinet.
    Old hood would probably still work, it would have a partial cut out in sheet metal that you can’t see as it’s against the shelf. The plastic collar has probably been thrown away years ago. Probably just as easy to buy new hood, ones technika quality aren’t expensive.

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