How big of a blower do I need for a grill?
For a grill enthusiast with a professional 36 or 48-inch grill, you should buy a big enough blower. Best, a well-known hood manufacturer, produces a 1,500 CFM blower, which will still be underpowered.
What does CFM mean on a grill blower?
CFM (cubic feet per minute) is a measure of blower speed. This translates to how many cubes of air are exhausted per minute. For a grill enthusiast with a professional 36 or 48-inch grill, you should buy a big enough blower. Best, a well-known hood manufacturer, produces a 1,500 CFM blower, which will still be underpowered.
What size pipe do I need for a gas grill?
Dryer duct is 4 inch round pipe, but for exhausting cooking should be 6-10 inch round piping. For grills, it should be 10-14 inch round to handle that volume of smoke. Much Better. That metal cover could also be a problem.
What size Hood do I need for my Grill?
So, the first step is to specify a deep hood of 27 inches or greater. Smoke from sausage or burnt meat will stay in the hood and not spill over into the room. If there is some exposure to outside elements, you also need the hood to be outside rated. Outdoor rated hoods are all steel and will not rust.
Is 400 CFM enough for a gas range?
To power your range hood, you need at least 100 CFM for every 10,000 BTUs of your stovetop. For example, a 100,000 BTU stove needs at least a 1000 CFM range hood. For electric stoves, multiply the stove width by 10. So, for a 42” electric stove you want a range hood with at least 420 CFM.
How much ventilation does a gas grill need?
We recommend going approximately 6 – 8” larger than your grill head to make sure all of the smoke is being caught, thus reducing smoke buildup in the area.
How big of a vent hood do I need for outdoor kitchen?
To determine the proper size, keep in mind the hood should extend about six inches beyond the dimensions of the grill. For example, if you have a 30-inch grill, you'll need a 36-inch vent hood; if you have a 42-inch grill, you need a 48-inch vent hood.
Is 450 CFM enough for range hood?
For high-output gas ranges or cooktops, the minimum rate of 1 CFM of ventilation per 100 British thermal units (BTU) is recommended. For example, if your high-output burner output is 45,000 BTU, look for a range hood that provides 450 CFM to best clear the air. However, the higher the CFM, the louder the hood will be.
Do outdoor grills need ventilation?
Unless your outdoor kitchen is completely open, ventilation is necessary to keep the space as smoke-free as possible. According to Blaze Rep Paige Rivet, the vent hood also reduces discoloration of your outdoor kitchen and prevents potentially dangerous build-ups. Not all vent hoods are created equal, though.
Do you have to vent an outdoor gas grill?
For natural gas, we suggest venting high up in your structure so that the rising gas can escape. For propane gas, we suggest venting as low to the ground as possible so that the sinking propane gas can escape easily. Many stores that carry your grill and outdoor kitchen supplies will carry vents for you to install.
How do you vent a BBQ grill?
Most charcoal grills have vents on the bottom. Open the vents wide and you get more air and thus a hotter fire. Partially close the vents and you get less air and a cooler fire. Make sure the vents are open when you light your charcoal and set up the grill.
Do you need a range hood for a BBQ?
As BBQ cooking emits more heat, fumes, and smoke than standard cooktop cooking, it's essential to have a rangehood that moves about 2000 plus cubic metres of air per hour. Anything sufficiently less than this, will not be able to handle any fumes or smoke your BBQ gives off.
Does my BBQ need a rangehood?
Do I need a rangehood for my barbecue? A rangehood is essential and highly recommended for all kitchen and barbecue cooking to exhaust smoke, oils, and other cooking by products. Improved air quality protects the health of your friends and family and prevents staining in your home.
How many CFM do I need for a gas range?
For gas cooking surfaces or range, a minimum ventilation level of 100 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) per 10,000 BTU is recommended. However, the hood must have a minimum of 500 CFM of ventilation power.
How much CFM hood do I need?
To meet the recommended CFM requirements, you'll need a range hood with 250 CFM. Island hoods – 150 CFM for every linear foot of cooktop. Due to the open nature of a kitchen island stove, you need extra power. As a general rule of thumb, for the same 30” cooktop, you'll need a range hood with 375 CFM.
Is 300 CFM enough for a gas range?
The suggested CFM requirements for cooktops: “Regular” gas cooktops output 40,000 BTU's. To calculate your gas stove's BTU, add the power of each burner and divide the total by 100. So a “regular” gas system would need a 300 CFM fan.
How much CFM does a grill really need?
We're looking at the 36" Bluestar with a grill and are trying to plan the hood. We're trying to balance the MUA needs with the needs of getting rid of the smoke, etc.
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Andrew - venting is the main reason I gave up on BS. I was interested in the rangetop with grill, but the BS rep told me I would need 1200cfm or more. Without the grill, i.e. the 6 burner rangetop or 5 burner cooktop would need minimum of 900cfm. I switched to induction instead.
How to Vent An Outdoor Grill
Problems with Venting Grills
- Grills singe and sear meats creating a ton of smoke. The average BTUs of better grills has increased as well up to 120,000 BTUs. Together, heat and smoke create a problem for undersized hoods. Most of the time this is not an issue, because you open the grill when you are outside, and the smoke escapes into the atmosphere. However, enclosing the grill and you have potential iss…
Conclusion
- Next time you grill, watch the amount of smoke. If you love to grill and want an outdoor grill in your house, then plan your setup accordingly. Specify a larger hood shell with adequate CFM and the right ducting. You do not want your house covered in smoke and grease. Lastly, I still do not recommend this. People have complained from all over the country, because of poor installation…
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much CFM do I need for an outdoor grill? It depends on the type of grill you have but 1800 CFM and up is ideal. Can I put a gas grill on a screened in porch? You can, but should not without proper ventilation. Can I use a grill on my balcony or indoors? In Boston, you cannot place LP gas on your rooftop or balcony. You can use natural gas. Outs...