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NFPA 96 Guide Part 2

Welcome to the second installment of our NFPA 96 Guide series, where we continue to explore the standards that safeguard commercial kitchens from fire hazards. In our first blog, we covered Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems and Grease Removal Essentials. Moving on, we now focus on grease filters, ducts, and access doors—key components crucial for maintaining a clean, efficient, and compliant kitchen environment. Furthermore, this segment examines the critical role that grease filters play in managing grease-laden vapors, a common byproduct in busy commercial kitchens. Following NFPA 96 guidelines for these components like grease filters not only ensures safety but also optimizes kitchen efficiency. Be sure to catch the final installment, which will explore compliance with upblast exhaust fans and hinge kits. Continue reading →

how to stop rooftop grease buildup

 

If you have rooftop grease buildup, it’s important not just to clean it up, but to determine what is causing it so that you can stop it before happens. Rooftop grease can lead to a whole host of problems including structural damage, slip and fall accidents for maintenance and inspection crews, fire risk, and environmental health hazards. Let’s take a look at the top three reasons for rooftop grease and how you can fix the problem.

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Not sure if you need a spark arrestor hood filter for solid fuel cooking in your commercial kitchen?

Spark arrestor hood filters are used in commercial kitchen exhaust hoods to stop airborne sparks and embers from entering your ventilation duct. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fire code requires spark arrestors to be installed in any ventilation hood installed over a cooking appliance that uses solid fuel.

Watch this short video to find out.

Find everything you need for your commercial kitchen hood system at HoodFilters.com. If you have any questions about the spark arrestor hood filter that’s right for you, please call us at 877.394.9731, email us, or visit us online at HoodFilters.com. Our product specialists are always happy to help!

Kleen Gard Stainless Steel Hood FilterKleen Gard stainless steel hood filters are one of our most popular and long lasting filters. And now, with free express shipping*, you’ll receive your order of Kleen Gard filters in only three business days or less!

Sometimes free shipping just means you’re paying a higher price for the item ― but not at HoodFilters.com. Not only do these hood filters ship fast and free, they come with our 150% lowest price guarantee. Plus, there’s no minimum order and no promotional code. That means your order for Kleen Gard stainless steel hood filters will always qualify for free express shipping. Continue reading →


When buying filters for your grease hood, your choices typically include stainless steel, aluminum, or galvanized hood filters. If you’re interested in a durable, and affordable filter and don’t need one with a shiny finish, galvanized is a great option. But what exactly is galvanized steel? And which galvanized filter is right for you?

What Is Galvanized Steel?

Kason-Trapper-Galvanized-Hood-Filter-2Hot-dipping the steel effectively coats it in zinc, which helps protect it against corrosion and rust. How does this compare to stainless steel? While galvanized steel is more rust-resistant than aluminum, stainless steel offers more protection from the elements. This is because galvanized steel is simply steel that has been coated with a protective layer.

Stainless steel, on the other hand, is a composite material made up of steel and about ten percent chromium. Stainless steel is stronger and lasts longer than galvanized, but it is quite a bit more expensive. Continue reading →

Baffle Filters

With so many different types and styles of baffle filters to choose from, one of the most common questions we get at HoodFilters.com is “which filter is right for me”.

The answer to that question depends on the cooking environment and how much you want to spend to ensure durability and corrosion resistance. When it comes to durability, the main factor to consider is how the filter is constructed.

There are two primary construction options: welded and riveted.

Both hood filter types do an effective job of collecting grease, however, each type offers unique attributes that may be better suited for one commercial kitchen than the other. Continue reading →

Trine Baffle Filter

For over 50 years, the Trine baffle filter has been one of the most popular commercial kitchen grease filters on the market. With a solid enclosed construction, this filter is built to withstand the rigors of any kitchen environment.

A unique feature of the Trine filter is its ridged baffles which are designed to aid in grease removal. In addition, the entire line of Trine baffle filters are UL listed and NFPA approved so you can rest assured they will meet local fire codes and insurance requirements. Continue reading →

Aluminum Hood Filters

When selecting a baffle hood filter for a commercial kitchen, what’s best for you depends on a variety of factors including the volume and type of cooking, whether or not the filter will be visible to guests, and the amount of money you want to spend. If you have a relatively low volume kitchen or simply want to save money, you may have already narrowed your choice down to aluminum hood filters.

HoodFilters.com offers two main types of aluminum hood filters — standard duty and heavy duty. In order to decide which of these is right for you, we’ll take a look at how they are both similar and different from each other. Continue reading →

The Hood Filter Magnet Test

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Stainless steel is by far the most popular material used for baffle hood filters. It’s everything you want in a baffle filter – long lasting, durable, corrosion resistant and visually attractive with it’s bright shiny finish.

When choosing a stainless steel baffle filter, keep in mind that all stainless steel is not created equal. There are varying grades of metal used that impact corrosion resistance – which is one of the most important features of any hood filter.

While different grades of stainless steel do have some visual distinctions, the simplest way to determine stainless steel quality, is by performing a magnet test. Continue reading →

Flame Gard Type II Hood Filter

Safety, performance, efficiency and code compliance are all important factors when selecting a hood filter. Reduce grease buildup in your hood system and help extinguish your chances of a grease fire by choosing the Flame Gard Type II hood filter as your kitchen’s first line of defense.

Unsurpassed Performance

The Flame Gard Type II is known for its unsurpassed grease capturing, flame blocking, and air flowing performance. It is an extremely durable baffle filter that never needs replacing. It offers trouble-free operation and is UL tested and classified, NSF listed, and meets NFPA 96 requirements.

Flame Gard Type II filters are constructed of high quality solid stainless steel and weigh about twice as much as comparable filters. They provide a positive flame barrier and are designed to handle high-heat, high grease applications. The filter maintains its structural integrity even when directly exposed to flames and can withstand temperatures in excess of 2200°F. Continue reading →