As long as the speed control switch in the hood mates with the blower you should be ok. I believe Abbaka motors are variable speed, and cannot be controlled by a three speed type control.

Great! Even the viking hood is $1000 less than the same style of modernaire or abbaka hood, and I could really use that $1000 elsewhere! :)

Laura12,

Did you every buy a hood with the Abbaka blower?

If so, what did you choose...

I'm planning to do the same thing...