New Hole For Cooker Hood

[Brian1960]

Is there a way you can move this extractor hole over to the right so it's central for a cooker hood. Was thinking of filling the old hole in and have the kitchen fitters make a new one. Thanks in advance.

 

[Mottie]

That’s what I had to do when I moved my hob during my kitchen refit. One thing, if you’re drilling a new hole, go for the largest bore that is recommended for your extractor. My original was 4”. My new extractor recommended 5” or 6”. I went for 6” and you’d be surprised at how efficient and quieter the extractor is at 6”.

 

[Brian1960]

That's a 6" that's in now, just a little worried having another 6" drilled so close to the existing one. Unless I leave the liner in and pack it with brick/mortar?

 

[aveatry]

Ah the old half turnip/swead trick to prevent your curtains going up in flames.

 

[Brian1960]

Eh?

 

[aveatry]

Eh?

It looks like you are using a turnip to hold back the curtains away from the cooker --- is it gas - they look a bit close. Sorry !

 

[Brian1960]

Ah right, sorry, didn't realise it was on the worktop agree curtains are close to cooker but we never leave it unattended, use air fryer more than anything now. Thanks all for your replies.

 

[23vc]

Easy enough to stitch it out to the right. Might possibly be able to only do that on the inner skin of the wall, and have a bit of a bend using flexi duct and end up not disturbing the outside appearance

 

[Brian1960]

Thank you, solid pipe better than flexi would you say? I don't mind the repair to the external wall.

 

[23vc]

Probably, yeah. But given the tiny length not going to make much difference. Just drill small holes to stitch out and break out.

 

[Brian1960]

Probably, yeah. But given the tiny length not going to make much difference. Just drill small holes to stitch out and break out.

Thank you very much, much appreciated.

 

[aveatry]

Thank you, solid pipe better than flexi would you say? I don't mind the repair to the external wall.

Even for short through the wall I wouldn’t use flexi

 

[Jurassicspark]

Is the FCU feeding the fan?

Drill the new hole a bit more higher than the existing one to avoid drilling through the cable and ending up in a disasterous bang.

 

[Brian1960]

Even for short through the wall I wouldn’t use flexi

Thanks

 

[Brian1960]

Is the FCU feeding the fan?

Drill the new hole a bit more higher than the existing one to avoid drilling through the cable and ending up in a disasterous bang.

Yes it is feeding the fan, supply getting moved though, going above the hole.