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Spotting A Grease Leak In Your Exhaust Hood
• January 09, 2024
Categories: Hoods
Imagine starting your day in the kitchen, eager to prepare delicious meals for your customers. As you walk in, you notice a peculiar brownish liquid dripping from your exhaust hood. It's a concerning sight, but don't worry; we're here to guide you through the steps to identify and resolve the issue.
So You’ve Spotted A Leak - Here’s What to Do Next
The first step when you notice something 'leaking' from your exhaust hood is to determine whether it's grease or water. If your exhaust hood has recently been cleaned, there's a possibility that the liquid is water. During the assembly of exhaust hood systems, welding is used to create a water-tight seal. However, this seal isn't always foolproof. Before passing inspection, fire marshals often perform a light test to check for any light passing through the welds. If they find light leakage, the hood fails inspection, and the weld must be redone. Nevertheless, even with these tests, human error can lead to issues. Therefore, when cleaning the ducts, water may accumulate and seep through these leaks in the days following the cleaning.
Pinpointing the Source of a Suspected Grease Leak
Grease leaks occur similarly to water leaks. If you're certain it's not a water leak, the next step is to examine the weld points to identify the weak weld that's causing the issue. You can spot a grease leak by the thicker consistenc...

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Exhaust Hood Not Working? Here's What To Do Next
• January 05, 2024
Categories: Hoods
Troubleshooting Your Exhaust Hood When It Stops Working In the fast-paced world of commercial kitchens, the last thing you want is your exhaust hood to throw a wrench into your operations. It's one of those unfortunate moments when your exhaust hood...

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Rooftop Exhaust Fan Installation Guide | Hoodmart
• January 02, 2024
Categories: Fans
Selecting the Ideal Spot for Your Exhaust Fan If you're setting up a new kitchen or planning to enhance your existing kitchen space, installing a new exhaust hood system is a crucial consideration. While the visible exhaust hood in the kitchen holds...

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Upblast Exhaust Fans and Why You Need Them | HoodMart
• December 29, 2023
Categories: Fans
When it comes to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment, the significance of a robust exhaust hood system cannot be overstated. At the heart of this system lies the upblast exhaust fan, a key component designed to extract water ...

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Commercial Kitchen Design Considerations | HoodMart
• December 26, 2023
Categories: Hoods
Running a successful restaurant is no small feat, and a crucial aspect of ensuring its success lies in the effective setup and maintenance of a high-quality commercial kitchen. In the fast-paced world of food service, making the right choices w...

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