Large apparatus or complex set-ups may require the use of a Fume Hood specifically designed to meet these requirements. The Walk-In Fume Hood has two vertical rising sashes that allow you to roll in large equipment or portable work stations.
The static pressures listed above are for the hoods only. An appropriate amount will need to be added to this figure to compensate for the pressure drop through the duct system. The total pressure drop through the chemically fumed hood and the duct system must be known to select the proper exhaust blower.
There are several factors to consider when choosing a fume hood for your lab. First, these include some basic factors such as:
You then also need to think about the specific aspects of the hood you need. These include: