Chimney Hood Distance

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Hi,

Am in the process of installing a chimney hood into my new kitchen and was wondering if anyone knows of a maximum distance it should be above the gas hob to work effectively. I'm aware there is a minimum distance but being quite tall I'd like to mount it higher up so as to avoid smacking my head every time I use it as it protrudes 490mm outwards from the wall. Was thinking around 850 - 900mm above the hob.

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If you make it 1 or 1.1m that's going to make it roughly 1800mm (6ft) off the ground. Should be high enough for most people to keep clear and still work ok :)

See how it works in with the piece to the ceiling. I try to avoid cutting that if possible.
 
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:rolleyes: Yes but the OP is wondering if there is a maximum distance
 
With no manufacturers instructions it is 760mm above a standard hob to any combustible surface.

If the hood manufacturer or extractor manufacturer allows it it can often be dropped to 650mm.

Manufacturers instructions always over ride the gas regs :eek:
 

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