How to Install Cooker Hood Ducting on an External Wall | Rigid vs Flexible Options Explained

Installing a cooker hood near an external wall? Here's the best way to duct it.

In this video, we show you how to install cooker hood ducting the right way, whether you're using rigid ducting, semi-rigid, or flexible ducting. We walk through proper placement, measuring, cutting, vent selection, and best practices for airflow.

🔧 What You’ll Learn:
• How to connect your cooker hood spigot to the external vent
• How to measure and cut rigid pipe for a perfect fit
• Differences between louvred, gravity flap, and cowl vents
• Pros and cons of rigid vs flexible ducting
• How to properly install hose clips and reduce bends
• Why rigid ducting is best for airflow and performance

💡 Tip: Keep flexible ducting stretched and avoid sharp bends to maximize efficiency. Use rigid bends where flexibility is limited.

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🔗 Ducting Links for Cooker Hood Installations:
Rigid Ducting Systems:
100mm Round Ducting → https://zurl.co/JpYGB
125mm Round Ducting → https://zurl.co/XLw9g
150mm Round Ducting → https://zurl.co/kSeDv

Rectangular Ducting:
110x54mm (System 100 Rectangular) → https://zurl.co/0z6ZD
150x70mm (System 125 Rectangular) → https://zurl.co/dNJAw
180x90mm (System 150 Rectangular) → https://zurl.co/ZmC6t
204x60mm (System 204 Rectangular) → https://zurl.co/3zhow
220x90mm (Megaduct 220) → https://zurl.co/71V3D

🧰 For Wall Vent Options:
Louvred Vents (lowest resistance)
Gravity Flap Vents (for non-windy walls)
Cowl Vents (for exposed/windy walls)

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