Extractor Fan In Chimney Breast

The unused chimney may have an air brick low down to ensure air flow and reduce possibility of damp.

Extractor fan in chimney breast.

The make in question is the bosch serie 4 and it s available in a couple of different sizes the bosch serie 4 dfs067a50b 60cm extractor and the bosch serie 4 dfs067a50 90cm extractor. From general internet research it seems there is a minimum height above the stove of 600 700mm for the extractor fan however the mantel sits only 450mm above the stove with entrance to the chimney behind it at about 500mm from the stove top. It looks right and works perfectly. The mantle is made from two corbels with a length of plinth on it.

If you re planning on using a canopy extractor then the air will vent into the chimney breast and will have an amount of steam in it so i wouldn t let it just go out into the old chimney as it will make the old soot wet and fall down. Chimney fan fireplace fan chimney extractor chimney aspirator chimney draft inductor chimney aspirator for chimney 20 cm round basic model 110 v barbecue bbq gemi elettronica. The only way i can see would be to duct the extractor back out of the chimney through a vent on the chimney breast. It may be easier and cheaper to knock a hole in an external wall and fit a small extractor fan.

Gifts and crafts made by us. They can also solve draft issues caused by improper chimney construction for wood gas or oil appliances. Chimney fan rsht 14 high temperature draft inducing fan by enervex. The beam above the hob meant a traditional chimney extractor was out of the question.

Depending on weight above you may need a structural engineer to calculate size and weight bearing. Bosch 60cm extractor we got this cooker hood fitted into our chimney breast and we really like it it s been going strong for a couple of years now. Ranging from inline draft inducing to top mounted ventilators many of the fans can stop that annoying smoke spill from a wood. 4 9 out of 5 stars 12.