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Will the Intelli-Hood work with single-phase motors?

Two options exist for using single phase motors. We evaluate your application and will supply the necessary motors for your site conditions and equipment.

1) Utilize direct signals with single-phase electronically commutated motors to command the speed.
2) Utilize a variable frequency drive (VFD) that is capable of inputting single-phase power and converting to a three-phase power output. For these VFDs to work, the fan motor will typically need to be replaced with a motor capable of receiving three-phase power.

What is demand control ventilation for commercial hoods and how does it work?

Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) is like cruise control for your kitchen hoods. Sensors inside the hood canopy measure the cooking activity levels in the kitchen and send the information back to a processor. The processor takes these signals and sends the appropriate speed information to the variable frequency drive, which controls the exhaust fan speeds.

What information is needed to generate a proposal?

By providing us with some basic information, our gurus can provide you an estimated cost range along with an energy savings analysis for your particular operation. We would need the following information:

  1. Number of hoods
  2. Hood configuration (i.e., wall, island, etc.)
  3. Number and size of exhaust collars on each hood
  4. Fan information (hp, voltage and approximate distance from hoods)