What is a Type 2 vent hood?
Type II hoods are often called oven hoods or condensate hoods. They are not intended for use above grease producing appliances. Type II hoods are exhaust only hoods meant to remove heat, moisture, and odors and are primarily used over non-grease producing cooking appliances.
What can I cook with type 2 Hood?
Type 2 hoods, also called condensate hoods, are only for use over non-grease producing appliances such as dishwashers, soup stations, and some types of pizza ovens. Another benefit of using Type II hoods is that they help remove odors.
What size make up air for range hood?
400 CFM
New building codes require what is called “make-up air” to be installed when a kitchen ventilation hood exceeds 400 CFM (cubic feet of air per minute). Many gas range and cooktop manufacturers recommend well over 400 CFMs for a ventilation hood especially when you exceed 4 burners on your appliance.
What is a captive air hood?
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation – Hoods Self-Cleaning Hoods. Fully Integrated Self-Cleaning Hood. The Self-Cleaning System is available on CaptiveAire’s premier line including ND-2, SND-2 and BD-2 Hood Models. The system cleans grease from the plenum and portion of the duct with the daily hot water spray cycle.
Why do I need makeup air for my range hood?
In homes with naturally drafted fuel-fired appliances like a boiler inside the envelope, kitchen range hoods that exhaust more than 400 cu. ft. of air per minute require makeup air so they don’t depressurize the home and draw combustion gases from the appliance into the living space.
Does a 400 CFM range hood need make up air?
In the US, the construction industry has long recognized the need for adequate makeup air for exhaust systems. Beginning in 2009 and in every version since, the International Residential Code (IRC) has required that makeup air be provided for kitchen hood exhaust systems with capacity of 400 cfm or greater.
What are the three types of ventilation hood?
All ventilation hoods fall into one of three main categories:
- Downdraft.
- Updraft wall mount.
- Updraft island mount.
What is PSP makeup air?
Makeup-Air Hoods – Overview The make-up air hood with PSP (Perforated Supply Plenum) allows you to use a fresh air fan or a Heated (Tempered) make-up air fan. HoodMart offers an optional low profile hood to accomodate low ceiling applications.
What is the difference between a Type 1 and Type 2 vent hood?
So to break it down as simple as possible – go with a Type 1 Hood for cooking equipment that can lead to grease and grease by-products, and go with a Type 2 Hood for other kitchen appliances and equipment that require removal of heat and moisture.
Do I really need make up air for my range hood?
Your range hood pulls 1200+ CFM Even with a powerful hood, you may not require makeup air if it is installed in a large kitchen or well-ventilated space. However, if you live in a small space or the ventilation is not adequate, make up air is likely a good option for you.