I know, this really isn't an hvac question, the only relationship may be the use of sheet metal. Nevertheless: I want to install an undercabinet microwave vent hood combo over kitchen range. the current range hood (no microwave) exhausts into cabinet above, 6" rd vent, 2 90's, into wall, about 10" right of center, and up to roof.
the new microwave will require raising the cabinet about 6". I don't think that the current 6" rd 90's will fit any longer. Possibly, using 4" 90's may work. The other option is to have a custom plenum made so that exhaust hood goes up into plenum and plenum out into wall (6" duct to roof). two questions:
1. would it be ok to use 4" out of the exhaust then into the existing 6" to roof?
2. anything wrong with the plenum idea? better, worse, no difference, than using 4" duct (assuming 4" duct will accommodate the curves)?
Thanks,
Jeffrey
the new microwave will require raising the cabinet about 6". I don't think that the current 6" rd 90's will fit any longer. Possibly, using 4" 90's may work. The other option is to have a custom plenum made so that exhaust hood goes up into plenum and plenum out into wall (6" duct to roof). two questions:
1. would it be ok to use 4" out of the exhaust then into the existing 6" to roof?
2. anything wrong with the plenum idea? better, worse, no difference, than using 4" duct (assuming 4" duct will accommodate the curves)?
Thanks,
Jeffrey