What is Suction power?
Suction power (m³/hr)
Air volume moved per hour.
Short answer
Quoted figures are free-air; real ducted performance is 20–30% lower.
Suction power when buying a kitchen chimney
Air volume moved per hour.
Why it matters: Rule of thumb: kitchen volume x 10 air changes. Most Indian kitchens need 1000–1400 m³/hr.
Look for: Quoted figures are free-air; real ducted performance is 20–30% lower.
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