sorry...should read 12 inches of "chimney" not 12 feet.

I had a similar challenge when I put in our Wolf in our last house. The problem was the SS "chase" which is the decorative cover (as you probably know) was about 2 feet and cost several hundred dollars. Each section came in 12 inch sections I think (and were EXPENSIVE)... I just remember needing less than even footage for my configuration. The next problem was that each extension piece created a visible (and IMO unsightly)seam. The dealer suggested I go to a good sheet metal fabricator (which i was going to have to do anyway to get one of the extension pieces cut down) and have one custom built which I did. In summary the cost was less than half and I was able to exactly spec the size. In my case I had the chase built exactly the width, depth and height of the hood resulting contant lines all the way to the ceiling. If memory serves me, the chase was 36 inches wide, about 12 inches deep and 42 inches high and the whole thing cost me about $200 and most ofthat was labor. If you want more the chimney look, then you would simply have the chase built smaller in width...probably just enough to cover the actual duct work.

Another option if you want more the cylinder duct look to the ceiling is to use commercial grade HVAC duct. I believe it comes in stainless, several diameters and sections up to about 10 feet. This stuff is not the same as the galvanized snap together stuff most people are familiar with or you see in residential work. It is very hefty and good looking.

Anyway, a good HVAC person should be able to help you or recommend soomeone.

HTH

Thanks for the reply. For the record, I had no idea it was a "chase"! :)

I had not thought of having somebody make the thing for me locally! I love that idea! I will check with James (HVAC) tomorrow.

Do you think it will be difficult to have the ss match...there are different levels of "shinyness" or polish to ss isn't there?

Jay

Also, did you check out the prices for a total custom unit by Modern Aire? Then you wouldn't have to worry about the match. I remember being pleasantly surprised by the pricing for mine 7 years ago, though I had very different issues. Couldn't hurt to ask them :)

I think all their stuff is done in a custom way....that's why they are able to do the chase to the exact length that you want...only at 15 dollars an inch!

Believe it or not, there was no difference in finish. I specified 18 gauge brushed stainless and it was identical to the finish of the Wolf hood I matched it to. I will agree not all stainless finishes are exactly the same though, maybe I just got lucky. You should be able to get a very close if not almost identical match I would think. According to the Wolf dealer I used, it was SOP for them to have the chase built locally.

The really find grade stainless is 304. The 430 is less costly and not as nice.

anyone know the approximate cost of a 30 inch ps-20 these days?