ToastedPenguin
Well-Known Member
In the planning stages of my basement brew room. I will be using a 3 keggle HERMS and will be going all electric so the exhaust hood will be mainly for moisture removal. Since most above range/kitchen exhaust hoods aren't powerful enough and commercial versions cost some serious $$$ I am trying to find a way to build one myself.
So far I know I can use standard steel duct work with a vortex fan to expel any moisture/fumes coming from the boil but I am trying to come up with an actual hood design that I can attach the duct system to. I have seen some wood hoods that use inserts but the inserts I have found so far are pretty much the equivalent to off the shelf range hoods or commercial (and expensive) range hoods just inserted into a nice wood housing.
I was thinking I could build a wooden "box" that is the length of my brew setup that is mounted above it to which the duct is attached to but it needs to be easy to clean. I thought of installing stainless steel or equivalent panels inside the box with sealed seams to protect the wood and create this easy to clean surface .
Has anyone attempted to build something like this? Any suggestions or comments are welcomed as I am trying to find the best solution at the best price.
Thanks,
David
So far I know I can use standard steel duct work with a vortex fan to expel any moisture/fumes coming from the boil but I am trying to come up with an actual hood design that I can attach the duct system to. I have seen some wood hoods that use inserts but the inserts I have found so far are pretty much the equivalent to off the shelf range hoods or commercial (and expensive) range hoods just inserted into a nice wood housing.
I was thinking I could build a wooden "box" that is the length of my brew setup that is mounted above it to which the duct is attached to but it needs to be easy to clean. I thought of installing stainless steel or equivalent panels inside the box with sealed seams to protect the wood and create this easy to clean surface .
Has anyone attempted to build something like this? Any suggestions or comments are welcomed as I am trying to find the best solution at the best price.
Thanks,
David