Hello everyone,
I have another question (probably not the last) regarding range hoods:
So far, we planned to get the DÅTID HW570 for €499. While browsing through the "special catalog" for kitchen appliances yesterday, I noticed that the Uppdrag model, priced at €179 (60 cm (24 inches) wide), has a (slightly) more powerful motor (180 W), is quieter (60 dB), and offers a higher airflow (587 m³/h) than the DÅTID HW570. The DÅTID has a 175 W motor, produces 67 dB, and has an airflow of 572 m³/h, while costing more than twice as much. Granted, it is 20 cm (8 inches) wider, but can someone explain what the differences might be? The raw numbers seem to favor the Uppdrag.
Also, a question about installation: How much space should be left between the range hood and the wall cabinets? If I choose the DÅTID HW570, there would be only 10 cm (4 inches) of space from the wall cabinets; with the Uppdrag, this space would be 20 cm (8 inches). Is there a general guideline or rule of thumb for this?
Thanks!
I have another question (probably not the last) regarding range hoods:
So far, we planned to get the DÅTID HW570 for €499. While browsing through the "special catalog" for kitchen appliances yesterday, I noticed that the Uppdrag model, priced at €179 (60 cm (24 inches) wide), has a (slightly) more powerful motor (180 W), is quieter (60 dB), and offers a higher airflow (587 m³/h) than the DÅTID HW570. The DÅTID has a 175 W motor, produces 67 dB, and has an airflow of 572 m³/h, while costing more than twice as much. Granted, it is 20 cm (8 inches) wider, but can someone explain what the differences might be? The raw numbers seem to favor the Uppdrag.
Also, a question about installation: How much space should be left between the range hood and the wall cabinets? If I choose the DÅTID HW570, there would be only 10 cm (4 inches) of space from the wall cabinets; with the Uppdrag, this space would be 20 cm (8 inches). Is there a general guideline or rule of thumb for this?
Thanks!
Z
zetterberg5 Feb 2013 13:42How wide is your cooktop?
Is the hood used in ducted or recirculating mode?
The hood should at least be as wide as your cooktop. If the distance to the cooktop is correct, the side clearance mainly affects aesthetics; 10cm (4 inches) should be sufficient.
Regarding the price difference: on the DÅTID, you can place smaller spice jars on top, and some people use the side bars for utensils like ladles and skimmers. Because of that and the production volume, the material use, manufacturing effort, and thus the price are affected. To me, the DÅTID looks better in a stylish kitchen than the standard UPPDRAG, but of course, taste is subjective.
Is the hood used in ducted or recirculating mode?
The hood should at least be as wide as your cooktop. If the distance to the cooktop is correct, the side clearance mainly affects aesthetics; 10cm (4 inches) should be sufficient.
Regarding the price difference: on the DÅTID, you can place smaller spice jars on top, and some people use the side bars for utensils like ladles and skimmers. Because of that and the production volume, the material use, manufacturing effort, and thus the price are affected. To me, the DÅTID looks better in a stylish kitchen than the standard UPPDRAG, but of course, taste is subjective.
Z
zetterberg8 Feb 2013 08:01Then both hoods are considered in terms of width.
For exhaust operation, the following is important:
Room volume, floor area multiplied by ceiling height in cubic meters (m³), the hood should be able to exchange the room air 10 times per hour by exhausting it outside. By the way, Ikea states the performance of its hoods according to EN 61591 with 1.5 m (5 feet) of flexible duct including one 90° bend, exactly 30 cm (12 inches) duct - 90° bend - 1 m (3 feet) duct.
For some suppliers, the performance figures are free-blowing, meaning the extraction rate is measured directly at the motor outlet.
Regarding exhaust systems, also consider the following: expect a performance loss of about 12 - 18% per meter of duct, 15 - 20% per cross-section change, and 20 - 25% per meter of duct. Sometimes it does not make sense to operate a cooker hood as an exhaust system.
Also important: if you have gas appliances, a fireplace, or any open combustion device (gas boiler), consult a chimney sweep beforehand.
For exhaust operation, the following is important:
Room volume, floor area multiplied by ceiling height in cubic meters (m³), the hood should be able to exchange the room air 10 times per hour by exhausting it outside. By the way, Ikea states the performance of its hoods according to EN 61591 with 1.5 m (5 feet) of flexible duct including one 90° bend, exactly 30 cm (12 inches) duct - 90° bend - 1 m (3 feet) duct.
For some suppliers, the performance figures are free-blowing, meaning the extraction rate is measured directly at the motor outlet.
Regarding exhaust systems, also consider the following: expect a performance loss of about 12 - 18% per meter of duct, 15 - 20% per cross-section change, and 20 - 25% per meter of duct. Sometimes it does not make sense to operate a cooker hood as an exhaust system.
Also important: if you have gas appliances, a fireplace, or any open combustion device (gas boiler), consult a chimney sweep beforehand.
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