Hi all,

I'm considering to install a fan at the wet kitchen, as when doing washing of utensils and dishes, it's a bit warm and sometimes got mosquitoes at night as well.

But since it's only a 5' extension, normal ceiling fan is too big for it. And those baby fans are too fancy and difficult to clean.

May I know if anyone has done this before? And can give some recommendations? Other than wall fan which seems it's the best option for now.

Thanks

What do you mean baby fan harder to clean? KDK has 44" model that I installed in my wet kitchen to avoid interfere with down lights. Yours is only 5ft so a bit tight

Ya 44" is too big for me. Saw before those smaller ones, I think around 36" but they come with fancy light fittings so a bit hard to clean.

Would like to know if there's any suggestions on this?

Thanks

Is not adviseable to have a fan in the kitchen if you are using a gas stove. Fix an exhaust fan to draw out the hot air.

If not using gas stove, you can consider the ceiling oscillating fan which is good for tight space.


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This post has been edited by mini orchard: Jan 16 2023, 06:28 AM

Actually we are using gas stove, and yes will install those wall exhaust fan (planning to get the Panasonic 10" type, I guess it should be OK ya? The 12" looks too big)

But the fan is more for ventilation when doing some preparations e.g. washing or cutting. Yes I'm considering this type of oscillating fan but wife said that it doesn't look nice

i am going to install wall fan in wet kitchen too. the fan going to blow directly to the windows facing outside + an 10" vent fan

I also have the same issue. So what I did is to have a stand fan that blows towards the sink and work area.

The reason why I didnt have a fan in the cooking area is because if memory fails me or any of my family members, a disaster is awaiting.

ya ya traditional way sometimes is better

but about the gas stove, as i know if the fire is off (no heat) then the safety valve will shut off the gas supply, so should still be safe ya?

Not trying to frighten you but safety devices do malfunction. Alarm and cctv systems always failed at the critcal moment..... not sure why thou.

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This post has been edited by mini orchard: Jan 18 2023, 10:54 AM

Got such gas stove? What is the brand and model?

a lot, look for "safety valve" at the specs. i've been using those cheap hob (less than rm500) that comes with this function.

but as mentioned above, this just a fail safe device. it's still better to prevent it from happening at the first place

Interesting. I never look and thought safety valve only for pressure leak, not when the fire went out.

TQ

This post has been edited by andrekua2: Jan 19 2023, 10:28 AM

Usually a ventilation fan should does the job pretty well because all you need is get rid of that humid stuffy feeling.

Wet kitchen please don't put fan especially you are using gas hob, 1 is safety 2nd is your gas stove will not be able to operate efficiently, I know you can tell anyone to not do that, but someone just gonna do it somehow.

Fotile gas hob have this function when fire went off and gas still leaking it will stop it.
There is even some hood that would automatically turn on if detected gas odor.

But like some said here, if it fails are you willing to trade your most important thing in your life for it?

???

Are you replying to the wrong person?

ya that's true also

You asked if such stove exist right?

Actually I have bought a LPG gas detector for my mum's house as once they really forgot to turn off the gas (her type is those old table top type without the safety valve). I will also install 1 unit for my own kitchen even though the hob comes with the safety valve. It's not expensive as can get it from Taobao

Yes. Would not hurt to buy something with an additional safety feature. You never know. As we age, sometimes the tendency to forgot something, just for precaution.