Choose early
The extractor affects the cabinet below and any ducting route, so it is best chosen at the design stage.
BORA downdraft hobs
BORA downdraft hobs.
An induction hob that draws steam and smells down into the worktop, so there is no extractor hood blocking the view.
BORA downdraft hobs
Extraction where the steam starts.
A BORA cooktop extractor sits in the middle of the hob and pulls steam and cooking smells downwards, before they rise into the room. Without an overhead hood, the space above an island stays open.
That makes BORA a natural choice for kitchen islands and open-plan rooms, where a hood would block sightlines or crowd the ceiling.
We design BORA systems into our kitchens from the start, planning the hob, the extractor route and the cabinet below so everything fits and storage is kept.
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Ducted or recirculating
Two ways to deal with the air.
- 01Ducted (exhaust air)Air is taken outside through a duct. Each BORA extractor needs its own duct and wall sleeve.
- 02RecirculatingAir passes through grease and odour filters and returns to the kitchen. No outside wall is needed.
- 03Both availableBORA offers every cooktop extractor system in both ducted and recirculating versions.
- 04Planned with the cabinetryDucting or the recirculation unit runs through the cabinet below, so we plan the storage around it.
Planning a BORA hob
What to think about.
Islands
No hood above means open views and space for pendant lights over the island.
Cabinet width
BORA sets minimum base unit widths for each model, from 60 cm for the S Pure up to 90 cm for larger systems.
Filters and cleaning
Grease filters and, on recirculating models, odour filters need cleaning or replacing from time to time.
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Good to know
Worth checking before you decide.
Ducting route
Ducted systems need a route to an outside wall. Recirculating systems avoid this.
One extractor, one duct
If you have more than one BORA extractor, each needs its own ducting or recirculation unit.
Questions
BORA downdraft hobs: common questions.
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How does a downdraft extractor work?
A fan in the hob draws steam and cooking smells downwards through the centre of the cooktop, before they rise into the room. The air is then ducted outside or filtered and returned to the kitchen.
Ducted or recirculating BORA: which is better?
Ducted systems take air outside and need a duct to an outside wall. Recirculating systems filter the air and return it, so they work anywhere. BORA offers both for every system.
Is a BORA hob good for an island?
Yes. With no hood overhead, an island stays open and uncluttered, which is why BORA is popular for islands.
Does a BORA hob take up cupboard space?
The extractor fan and ducting or filter unit sit in the cabinet below, so some space is used. We plan the cabinet to keep as much storage as possible.
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