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Please explain the pros & cons of internal/inline/remote blowers.

cpanther95
16 years ago

I'm planning on a Wolf Pro Chimney Hood (42"). Initially I planned on using a remote blower thinking that common sense would dictate that the further away the blower, the less noise in the kitchen.

I've been told that the vast majority of noise comes from the airflow, not the blower itself, so the location of the blower isn't really significant. I figured I'd go with the remote blower anyway - better safe than sorry.

However, in reading the spec sheet, they (Wolf) indicate that the combination of a short duct run and a remopte blower can lead to an increase in noise. Now I'm not sure which option is best.

The duct will be heading up for about 3 feet, make a 90 degree turn and head horizontally through the top of my pantry for only about 6 feet before popping out the side of a brick wall to the outside.

Internal, inline and remote are all options as far as space goes. What are the pros/cons of each? If inline and remote aren't "better" why do they offer anything but internal?

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