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8.6In preparation

Extract fans and interactions

How extract fans and other appliances can cause open flues to spill.

BS 5440-1

This topic supports

  1. M08.4Recognise how extract fans and other appliances can affect open-flued appliances.

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Interactive artefact

Extract fans and spillage

A kitchen extract fan pulling products of combustion back down an open flue.

Will demonstrate

  • An extract fan depressurising the room
  • Products of combustion drawn back down the flue
  • Testing for spillage with the fan running

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