Fire Magic Power Vent Hood: smoke and heat removal for a covered patio
The Fire Magic Power Vent Hood is a wall mounted stainless steel hood that pulls the smoke and the heat off a grill under a covered patio. Under a roof the smoke has nowhere to go, so the hood catches it over the grill and blows it out. It is brushed 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors, and it is for outdoor use only. It also suits a pergola with a solid top.
Two blowers move 1,200 cubic feet of air a minute, and they can blow out the top or out the back, whichever way your roof allows. A heat sensor turns the fans on by itself when the hood gets hot, and knobs give you high and low for the fans and for the two halogen lights under it. The filters lift out and go in the dishwasher. Choose a hood wider than the grill and any side burner beneath it. On the page you pick the width: 36, 42, 48, or 60 inches, all 30 inches deep. Plan for an outlet on the wall where it mounts. Need a kitchen underneath? See the Fire Magic Contemporary 77 inch Island Bundle. The Fire Magic Power Vent Hood ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
Which size vent hood do I need?
Fire Magic makes the Power Vent Hood in 36, 42, 48 and 60 inch widths, chosen with the Sizes selector on this page; all are 30 inches deep. The grill manuals say the hood must be larger than the grill’s cooking area and move at least 1,200 CFM, so size it wider than the grill and any side burner beneath it.
How powerful is it?
Two blowers deliver 1,200 CFM in total, 600 CFM each, and can be configured to vent vertically through the top or horizontally out the rear. A thermal sensor switches the fans on automatically at 140 degrees F, and control knobs offer high and low settings for both the fans and the twin 50 watt halogen lamps.
What electrical supply does it need?
A 120 volt, 60 Hz circuit with a 15 amp minimum GFCI outlet, per the Specifications tab; power consumption is 1,010 watts with the blowers and lights running. Have the electrician place the outlet where the hood will be wall mounted.
Can it be installed anywhere?
The page states the Power Vent Hoods are for outdoor use only and must be wall mounted, designed to clear smoke and heat from a covered patio. The Fire Magic spec guide lists matching duct covers and spacers for each size and notes they must be used together. Other outdoor vent hoods are listed here.
How do I clean the filters?
The anodized aluminum filters lift out and are dishwasher safe, per the Features tab. The body is brushed 304 stainless steel with polished seamless edges, so wipe it with a stainless cleaner along the grain.