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4" / 100mm Kitchen extractor fan

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  • 24-02-2019 8:27pm
    #1
    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,263 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Looking for a decent 4" extractor fan. They seem to be difficult to come by as most kitchen ones are 6".

    I can only find versions for bathrooms, should there be any difference? I'm wondering about grease build up from cooking - is there likely to be any issues with getting a bathroom equivalent?
    I would have thought both would have to meet the same IP ratings.

    The one currently in use is a Manrose, measuring 8" x 8". Would be nice if I could get one of a similar size - it would save the additional work of blending in the footprint of the old unit.


    Thanks.


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    meercat
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    Most kitchen extractors will come with a reducer/adapter to convert from 6” to 4” ducting


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    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,263 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    meercat wrote: »
    Most kitchen extractors will come with a reducer/adapter to convert from 6” to 4” ducting

    Ooh - I didn't know that. Thats good to know.


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    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,263 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Silent Tornado Bathroom Fan with Pull Cord ST100PC
    Air Movement M3/hr: 97m3/hr
    Air Movement L/s: 26L/s
    Noise: 25dB(A)
    Energy Usage: 7.5w
    £47 delivered


    MANROSE XF100P 15W BATHROOM EXTRACTOR FAN
    Extraction Rate 85m³/hr
    Extraction Rate 23 L/s
    Noise Level 41dBA at 3m
    Energy Usage 15W
    £19 - at local Screwfix

    Question is, in a small steamy kitchen, is there much of an advantage in the first fan.


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    Risteard81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Silent Tornado Bathroom Fan with Pull Cord ST100PC
    Air Movement M3/hr: 97m3/hr
    Air Movement L/s: 26L/s
    Noise: 25dB(A)
    Energy Usage: 7.5w
    £47 delivered


    MANROSE XF100P 15W BATHROOM EXTRACTOR FAN
    Extraction Rate 85m³/hr
    Extraction Rate 23 L/s
    Noise Level 41dBA at 3m
    Energy Usage 15W
    £19 - at local Screwfix

    Question is, in a small steamy kitchen, is there much of an advantage in the first fan.

    Typically you should be using a 6" fan in a kitchen rather than a 4".


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    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,263 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    Typically you should be using a 6" fan in a kitchen rather than a 4".

    Old house with a 4" bore. I can't see any which have the river that was mentioned in first reply.


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    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 34,013 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    Typically you should be using a 6" fan in a kitchen rather than a 4".

    Why ?


    That makes no sense.

    The only thing you should be buying a fan on is it's air movement capabilities. All good fans will list that in the description.

    6 or 4 inch doesn't come into play. Plenty of 6 inch fans with crap performance


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