Modular Systems Bench Top Filtered Hood

The Modular Systems HOOD-A series is a ductless bench-top filtered hood range that captures grease, smoke and odour at the source without any roof ducting, built for food trucks, leased fit-outs and basement kitchens where mechanical exhaust can't be run. Four widths are available — HOOD750A, HOOD1000A, HOOD1200A and HOOD1500A (750–1500 mm wide, all 700 mm deep and 1150 mm high) — every size running twin high-speed German motors and 3-stage filtration from standard 240 V power. This page covers the full range; pick your width from the size selector.

Why operators choose the Modular Systems filtered hood

• No ducting required — the recirculating design suits sites with no path to outside air
• 3-stage filtration — stainless baffles and a washable polyester filter catch grease; activated carbon removes odour
• Removable cleaning gutter — quick routine grease maintenance
• Twin high-speed German motors, 4 speeds — match extraction to the cooking load
• Rated for up to 8.0 kW electric or 29 MJ gas equipment — covers countertop units like electric fryers
• All-stainless construction, benchtop-mounted — wipe-clean finish, no overhead structure needed

Specifications

Sizes in the range

Venue suitability

The recirculating design suits food trucks, leased or heritage premises where the ceiling can't be penetrated, basement kitchens with no route to outside air, and front-of-house cooking stations. It covers a single benchtop station — a full cookline, char-grill or solid-fuel cooking still needs a ducted canopy.

Compare recirculating models in the ductless exhaust canopies range, or browse more Modular Systems stainless steel equipment.

Installation & delivery

The hood mounts directly to the benchtop and runs from standard 240 V single-phase power (800 W) — no ductwork or roof penetration. Orders dispatch from the nearest partner warehouse — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth. All sizes carry a 1-year parts-and-labour manufacturer warranty — see warranty information.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Which size do I need? A: Match the hood to the equipment beneath it — choose a width at least equal to the appliance it covers, with overhang either side where bench space allows. A single benchtop fryer or griddle usually sits under the 750 or 1000 mm; two units side by side call for the 1200 or 1500 mm.

Q: Does a bench-top filtered hood need ducting? A: No — the 3-stage filter system cleans and recirculates the air, so there's no duct run or exhaust fan to install.

Q: What cooking equipment can it sit over? A: Countertop equipment up to 8.0 kW electric or 29 MJ gas — not full cooklines, char-grills or solid-fuel cooking, which need a ducted canopy. Our commercial exhaust canopy buying guide covers ducted sizing.

Q: Will my council accept a ductless hood? A: Where AS 1668.2 stipulates mechanical exhaust, a ductless hood is not a compliant substitute — check requirements with your local council or environmental health officer before fit-out.

Q: How are the filters maintained? A: The stainless baffles and polyester filter are washable; baffle grease drains to a removable gutter. The activated carbon filter is a replaceable consumable — swap it when odour breaks through.

Q: What warranty is included? A: 1 year parts and labour, manufacturer-backed, on all four sizes.