Cooker extraction hoods - get what you pay for?

In message , dave writes

When you decide, let me know as I am still contemplating:-)

In article , dave writes

I'd go have a feel/bash/dismantle on the in-store display models.

Obvious advantages would be stainless mesh washable filters.

I'll prob buy a cheapie, gut it and use a ducted fan elsewhere to keep the noise down but that is me.

A thin metal resonant cheapie could be tamed with a bit of internal (heatproof) damping material.

I was actually thinking of doing this myself, we have space within the roof of the kitchen for a ducted one. Do let me know if you get round to doing something, we already have a cheapie CDA extractor hood in place which is on its last legs.

Earlier this year I fitted a Vent Axia Mixed flow ducted fan in the bathroom, it is amazingly effective and very quiet too.

Will let you know but I'm on a pretty slow burn on the kitchen, eta late next year :-)

Take care with the ducting, I'd recommend the alu foil based ones to limit potential fire spread from a hob top fire.

Yep, a good brand.

What - these!!! :-)

I'd hazard a guess that both are probably made by the same manufacturer, Elica, based in Italy.

Don't assume that the more expensive one is better quality.