On Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 5:26:38 PM UTC-4, Joseph Gwinn wrote:


A few thoughts from when we put an addition on:

1. If it is possble to knock ones head on the smoke hood, make sure all
corners and edges are rounded, and the assembly is tied down well enough that
it wont be knockes loose or out of shape.

2. Make sure all things like fans can be accessed for repair without having
to break plaster.

3. Make sure that the fan is powerful enough at top setting to ensure that
almost all grease smoke exits the kitchen via the fan. This is an extension
of the more general requirement that the fan be large enough to handle the
max thermal output of the stove. If not, the cook will slowly cook.

4. Make sure that the dishwasher is large enough to accomodate the hoods
grease-filter panels, as the filter panels must be washed from time to time,
and this typically cannot be done by hand.

Joe Gwinn

Hi Joe, thanks for your time, as well.

1) thanks for this tip. I think I'm trying to get it up higher out of range (for most heads) when the depth of the range is considered... and common sense sometimes alludes me! so I appreciate this reminder.

2) Another great point, Maybe I build in an access panel, if that won't result in a loss of suction. (I don't THINK it would, because the ducting should be sealed, no matter how big or small I build the box to hold it.)

3) I recall buying a hood-insert that will clear this range, but as I previously admitted to OFWW, I did not buy a "Island-specific" model.

4) More common sense I never considered. I think I'm good here, but I'll need to verify this fact. Thanks again.