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When purchasing an upblast fan for your commercial kitchen, there are several exhaust fan accessories you need. Some are required by law, while others make it easier and safer for personnel to access equipment for routine maintenance and cleaning.

Centrifugal Upblast Exhaust FanExhaust Fan Accessories Required By Law

When installing a rooftop ventilator, you should familiarize yourself with the National Fire Protection Association’s fire code (NFPA 96) and check your local regulations.

The NFPA 96 fire codes require all commercial kitchens install a grease box, hinge kit, and access panel on all upblast exhaust fans.

Exhaust Fan Grease Box
The grease box is installed under the downspout on your exhaust fan. The grease box captures fats, grease, and oil run off from the fan. It is required because it is important to keep grease off of your rooftop. Continue reading →

Rooftop Grease Containment System

Whether your facility is a restaurant, a banquet hall, or a senior center, managing a commercial kitchen takes a lot of skill, expertise, and hard work. It also requires a significant amount of both time and money. And chances are, when you spend that much effort on your business, you’ll want to protect your investment with a rooftop grease containment system.

Want to keep your commercial kitchen operating smoothly and safely? Read on to learn 5 ways a rooftop grease containment system is a simple and easy way to protect your business from a variety of costly, time consuming, and sometimes deadly rooftop grease related hazards. Continue reading →

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Fan

With so many different features and options, not to mention technical details such as airflow and static pressure, you may be asking yourself “Which commercial kitchen exhaust fan is right for me?” To help you decide, we will take a look at the basics of selecting an exhaust fan for your specific needs.

All fans perform the same essential task – moving air from one place to another. Commercial kitchen exhaust fans are an essential part of your kitchen ventilation system. We depend on them to remove dust, dirt, grease-laden air, and smoke from our kitchens.

There are five main aspects to consider when choosing a commercial kitchen exhaust fan: model, static pressure, air volume flow rate, motor horsepower, and loudness. Understanding how these relate to your needs will help assist you in choosing the exhaust fan that is right for you. Continue reading →

Heavy Duty L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge

The L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit is the most affordable and easy to use hinge kit available for commercial kitchen exhaust fans. If you’re on a budget or just want something simple and durable, this is the hinge kit for you.

What Do Exhaust Fan Hinge Kits Do?


Even if you’re a veteran of the commercial kitchen ventilation industry, you may not understand why you need a hinge kit or what benefits an L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit has to offer. Continue reading →

Roof Mounted Exhaust Fan

1) Inspect Your Equipment

Before installing your roof mounted exhaust fan, inspect the equipment for any interior or exterior damage. Make sure you have all of the accessory items and that they are also damage free. Check for and retighten any bolts or screws that may have become loosened. Then, turn the blower wheel by hand to make sure that it is able to rotate freely. Continue reading →

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Systems

Most of the tasks in commercial kitchens are accomplished with relatively simple tools: stoves provide a flame for cooking, refrigerators keep food cold, and knives chop. But one of the key exceptions to this principle is with a commercial kitchen ventilation system. What looks to be a simple box that allows air to escape is, in fact, a complex system of interconnected parts that must operate together for efficient ventilation.

In the harsh environment of a commercial kitchen, it’s critical to rely on an effective hood system to keep the work environment safe and clean, as well as to protect expensive equipment from damaging grease build-up. Thankfully manufacturers now produce ventilation systems that are lighter, more durable, and more able to handle the rigorous demands placed upon them. Continue reading →

Omni Super Hinge

Routine maintenance and cleaning of your restaurant exhaust fan is one of the most important factors in keeping a commercial kitchen running. It can also be a dangerous job when moving the heavy and cumbersome fan off it’s base. That is why the NFPA mandates the use of an exhaust fan hinge to allow the fan to be suspended for safe maintenance and cleaning.

While many hinges on the market are constructed of low-grade materials and utilize precarious chains in order to hold the fan, the Omni Super Hinge is changing the game by reaching new levels of durability and ease-of-use. Thanks to the innovative design and strong construction of the Omni Super Hinge, you can open and close your exhaust fan over and over again without concern. Continue reading →

Driploc Grease Catcher System

As with any rooftop grease containment system, a Driploc grease catcher includes absorbent pillows that soak up the fat, oil and grease and keeps it off the roof. Normally, these pillows are replaced every 3 months or with your regular kitchen exhaust cleaning.

Thankfully, when it comes time to switch out the old pillows for new ones, you’ll be able to complete the process in a few short minutes regardless of which Driploc grease catcher system you have. Continue reading →

Grease Gutter Grease Containment System

The Grease Gutter grease containment system is a high-quality, easy-to-use solution that provides 360 degree protection around your exhaust fan and prevents grease from spilling onto the roof.

This popular grease collection device utilizes a single-piece absorbent pad that stops grease but allows water to flow freely through the unit. Once you’ve purchased your Grease Gutter containment system, you’ll want to have it up and running as soon as possible. The good news is that you can install it in minutes with just a few simple tools and instructions. Continue reading →

Grease Gutter Absorbent Boom

Once you install the absorbent boom in your Grease Gutter rooftop grease containment system, you’ll no longer have to worry about oil and grease stains damaging your roof or causing dangerous fire hazards.

Because the booms are hydrophobic, they absorb a tremendous amount of oil while simultaneously repelling water. The filler material is specifically engineered to spread grease throughout the boom evenly, ensuring that you don’t end up with pools of grease that could accumulate and cause damage. Also, the outer shell is UV-protected and fire retardant for additional safety.

Installing the Omni Grease Gutter boom is very easy. Let’s go through the steps. Continue reading →