• 90 cm hob extractor fan - 2 filters + glass dome, or 3 filters?

    From David@wibble@btinternet.com to uk.d-i-y on Thu Jan 1 17:03:02 2026
    From Newsgroup: uk.d-i-y

    Still looking for a replacement extractor for the kitchen.

    The switch panel on our current one is almost inoperable and getting it
    fixed would be almost the same cost as getting a new one.
    [That is, getting someone to do it as my hands and various other joints
    are banjaxed.]

    The options for a 90 cm extractor to fit over the 5 burner hob are either
    2 filters and a glass curved canopy to lead the smoke into the centre, or
    a flat 3 filter fan.

    So far we have had 2 filters and glass.

    Now I am wondering which might be more effective.

    Personal experience more than welcome.

    Cheers



    Dave R
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  • From Jim the Geordie@jim@geordieland.com to uk.d-i-y on Thu Jan 1 17:41:50 2026
    From Newsgroup: uk.d-i-y

    On 01/01/2026 17:03, David wrote:
    Still looking for a replacement extractor for the kitchen.

    The switch panel on our current one is almost inoperable and getting it
    fixed would be almost the same cost as getting a new one.
    [That is, getting someone to do it as my hands and various other joints
    are banjaxed.]

    The options for a 90 cm extractor to fit over the 5 burner hob are either
    2 filters and a glass curved canopy to lead the smoke into the centre, or
    a flat 3 filter fan.

    So far we have had 2 filters and glass.

    Now I am wondering which might be more effective.

    Personal experience more than welcome.

    Cheers



    Dave R

    I am having exactly the same problem.
    My current extractor is a 45 deg Westinghouse model venting into a
    disused chimney, which has been in place for ~20 years. I see that it is
    still available at Screwfix. I just need to get some professional help
    for the best option.
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    Jim the Geordie
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