The range hood is the most commonly used household appliance in the kitchen. In addition to paying attention to the body of the range hood, there is another aspect that cannot be ignored, which is the exhaust pipe of the range hood. Currently, in the market, the exhaust pipe of the range hood is mainly divided into two types based on material: plastic and aluminum foil. Choosing a good range hood exhaust pipe is a guarantee for future use of the range hood, Is plastic or aluminum foil used for the exhaust pipe of the range hood?
1. From a price perspective
Usually, aluminum foil tubes are made of soft aluminum foil, which is then supported and molded with a circle of steel wires inside. This is higher in cost and difficulty compared to plastic tubes.
2. From the degree of heating
Many people would think that aluminum foil does not burn, but plastic is flammable and only heats up to 120 degrees, far less than aluminum foil. But in fact, this is completely sufficient for the range hoods range hood, so whether it is an aluminum foil tube or a plastic tube, there is no problem with exhaust range hood.
3. From the perspective of service life
Although both aluminum foil tubes and plastic tubes are safe to use for decades, strictly speaking, aluminum foil tubes are less prone to aging and have a longer service life compared to plastic tubes.
4. From the perspective of ease of installation and maintenance
The front and rear connections of the plastic pipe are all threaded, making it very convenient to disassemble, which is much stronger than aluminum foil pipes. In addition, aluminum foil pipes are more prone to being scratched through, so it is best to take some protective measures when piercing, while plastic pipes do not need to be installed, making it easier to install.
5. From the perspective of aesthetics
Aluminum foil tubes have a characteristic of being opaque, even if there is too much oil smoke inside, it cannot be seen. However, plastic tubes are transparent, and over time, there are many dirty things inside the tubes, which makes them look very unattractive.
6. From the perspective of noise
This is also very important for range hoods. Usually, aluminum foil pipes are relatively soft, while plastic pipes are relatively hard. Therefore, during the ventilation process, aluminum foil makes less noise and is less prone to odor during smoke exhaust.
Through this comparison, the following conclusions can be drawn:
Heat resistance: aluminum foil tube>plastic tube
Usage effect: aluminum foil tube=plastic tube
Aesthetic level: aluminum foil tube>plastic tube
Installation: Aluminum foil tube Overall, aluminum foil pipes are slightly superior to plastic pipes, but when choosing, it is still necessary to make choices based on the actual situation.