I recently purchased a Fotile JQG 9009T to do an unboxing and installation video for my DIY YouTube channel.

This was the first time I am buying a China branded and made appliance as all my previous purchases have been either Bosch or Teka.

I was recommended by Fotile to check out a shop in Kepong named Builders Hardware Enterprise as I was told they have a unit that is connected to a duct and could be switched on for testing purposes.

I have access to 30 different homes with various types of kitchen hoods from cheap ones to expensive ones, this one is definitely an impressive one as the suction power does make a big difference but the biggest difference over the other powerful models by the same manufacturer is the quietness of it. The condo that would get this first unit now uses a Teka 60cm telescopic one that is rated at 440m3/h, this Fotile one makes less noise and does a significantly better job.

If it is a gas hob then the minimum should be 650mm and if it is electric then minimum is 550mm. Maximum recommended for both is 800mm but I have had hoods mounted at 900mm without issues but the higher it is then it better be a more powerful one.

I am now using this hood. The manufacturer recommends a minimum height of 400mm at its lowest point.


I am experimenting whether raising it by 200mm makes any significant difference to its efficiency.

The idea that you can use any pot or pan on a ceramic hob is an inherently false one as it does not handle ceramic or heavy cast iron pans all that well and it only works best if the pan is same size as the burner. Also where it is a thick base pot or pan the ceramic hob does not do a very good job when it comes to heat control.

Personally I will stay with induction hobs if you have been using induction.

Good brands for hood? The best ones? Fujioh and Fotile. The decent ones are Bosch, Electrolux, Teka and Pacifica. The less expensive but performs is Midea. All of these brands I have had experiences with and can vouch for it that it can definitely perform.

Hobs? When it comes to induction cookers Bosch ones are the best. Ceramics, as long as it uses Schott Ceran glass and EGO heating elements then they are all mostly the same.

My family homes that are landed with a wet kitchen have always had Rinnai inner flame gas hobs and Fujioh hoods. While dry kitchens always had Teka hoods and hobs. Condos have always had Electrolux appliances and when they get updated it is replaced with Bosch for the dry.

I am guessing here that moderate cooking refers to 3 or 4 dinners cooked at home? Midea would fit your budget and you will get the performance but not necessarily the looks and premium feel.

Gas you lose a bit of cabinet space for a gas tank while electric if you not have a 20A power point then you would need to pull one. Electric tops are much easier to clean and maintain than gas ones.

It is not a mainstream system even in USA. Also it may not necessarily work all that well in a Malaysian house which are far from air tight.

What you might be interested in is a Daikin kitchen ventilation system that needs to be plugged in to their home central air conditioning system. It is far from cheap as it cost RM130k to do a 7 room bungalow with 3 living rooms, 2 kitchens and 8 bathrooms, that is not inclusive of the piping and labour.

Another system that might work for you is a TUMA Flow2One system together with a good kitchen hood.

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Here you go.

Though I would suggest you go to an actual shop or Fotile dealer to check if you could have a better deal than what is published online.

Also there is a chat function on their website that could lead you to a nearby dealer that may have one you could switch on to test and feel if it is something you would like to fork out money. When I was looking for a hood I asked on the Fotile website whether there was a shop nearby me that had a unit that I could switch on and was led to a shop in Kepong that not just I could switch on but it was also connected to a duct. The best part there were many other hoods I could switch on to compare the difference as well.

For my hood, I placed the wire in a conduit and hid it in the chimney flute. I have a power socket there and left it be as I am not doing any wet works.

In your situation, I would suggest you place it there and have a kill switch at either of the red circles.

2 hob side by side or top and bottom?

The manufacturer stated the minimum, I tried mounting it at 400mm and 550mm, there were no noticeable differences in performance or noise. but the higher mount made it more convenient and it also meant I did not need to modify my backsplash.

If you are happy at it being at 600mm then insist on it being so, what were the nature of the problems with these hoods that your ID said? I have been following and reading up a lot on these types of hoods never encountered any issues other than due to poor ducting.

Cheap cheap Midea you get 1 induction and 1 ceramic. Slightly below RM1k.

If you want to spend the entire RM2k on a hob then Electrolux will get you a 2 place induction.

RM2.5k can get a Bosch Series 8 induction as well.

That one by Midea is pretty good and can vouch for it that it is a good one as we used one for 2 months before moving to a different place. Only thing have to be careful with the glass as it does scratch easily.

What size ducts involved?

The size of duct is 6 inch? What is the size that hood needs?

I recently installed my JQG9009t and I must say it was the best decision I made with regard to the kitchen.

My gf and me live in an open plan 440sqft studio. She has a health food YouTube channel and does cook several big dishes 2 or 3 times per week. The dishes she made last week were spinach and sweet potato pasta with tomato sauce with salmon, Thai beef quinoa salad and Kimchi fried rice.

It did not eliminate odours but what it did minimise was oil splatters and the only cleanup needed was a quick wipe down with a kitchen spray.

However the best thing about it is not the power but more of the low operational noise which makes a big impact in an environment like mine.

Worth that extra RM1k?? Personally it is money well spent.

Wait, is it Taka or Teka?

That depends on your priorities.

No reason to have a slim hood if it would not be suitable for your needs.

They are good hoods though quite noisy.

Depends on your budget and what you prioritise in a hood.

Buy the best ones you can afford.

You will get what you paid for but in no way shape and form does a less expensive appliance mean they are more dangerous.

Generally the distance of the duct does not matter for as long as it does not have too many 90 degree bends.

Absolutely fine.