The Spanish brand CATA has been present on the household appliances market for half a century and specializes in the manufacture of various household ventilation systems. Now the range of the company includes a variety of other household appliances, but hoods and fans remain its strong point. This review presents the most popular manufacturer's hoods in the current year, their characteristics, pros and cons according to customer reviews.
Built-in hoods CATA
CATA TF 5060 EWH
Cabinet-built design with pull-out mechanism. The installation dimension is 60 cm wide. The odor outlet is 120 mm. The body is white, metal. Power 90 W, one motor installed.
The device removes odors into a central ventilation system or circulates air with filtration. Intensity up to 420 m3 / h, 3 speeds. Mechanical control system, slide switches. Halogen lighting. The package includes a grease filter and an anti-return valve.
Advantages:
- High efficiency in a small kitchen.
- Convenient switch.
- Works quietly.
- Bright backlight.
- Retractable design.
- High build quality.
- Budgetary price.
- Simple installation system.
Disadvantages:
- The set does not include a carbon filter for air purification in recirculation mode, it does not come with any built-in CATA hood. Sold separately.
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CATA TF 5260 black
Retractable built-in design. Mounting dimension 60 cm wide. Odor outlet 120 mm. The body is metal, black. Installed two motors, power 190 W. Working speed 600 m3 / h, 3 modes.
The hood works as a device diverting to the central ventilation system, it can provide air circulation with filtration. Operated by mechanics via slide switches. Illuminated by incandescent lamps in the amount of two pieces. The set contains only a grease filter and an anti-return valve.
Advantages:
- Optimal technical characteristics for this price category.
- Low cost.
- High speed of work.
- Robust metal housing.
- Hides completely in the closet.
- Simple installation system.
Disadvantages:
- Incandescent lamps in the backlight system.
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CATA TF 2003 600 negra
The model has a high rating from buyers. The structure is built into the furniture. Installation width 60 cm, air outlet 120 mm. Made of metal and glass, black. One 100 W motor is installed. Work intensity 340 m3 / h.
The hood removes odors into the central ventilation system or circulates them with pre-filtration. Mechanical control, buttons, has 3 speed modes. LED lights. The set includes a grease filter. The noise is no higher than 57 dB.
Advantages:
- Robust metal housing.
- Quickly removes odors.
- Bright and economical LED backlighting.
- Low noise level during use.
- Neat assembly.
Disadvantages:
- The set does not include an anti-return valve.
- Marking glass surface.
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CATA GL 45 X / A
The model from the more expensive segment differs from the previous ones in functionality and quality of performance. The installation size is 45 cm wide. The size of the odor outlet is 150 mm. Silver-colored metal frame. One 240 W motor is installed. Working speed up to 990 m3 / h.
Operation is possible in the mode of removing odors into the central ventilation system or circulation with cleaning. Controlled by electronics, sensor, only 3 speed modes. There is a timer. Halogen backlight, light brightness adjustable. The set includes a filter for collecting fat. The sound during operation is not higher than 41 dB.
Advantages:
- Powerful.
- Touch switches.
- Adjustable backlight brightness.
- Quiet operation relative to the performance of the device.
- Compact size.
- Timer.
- Turbo mode.
Disadvantages:
- High price.
- Very modest design.
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Chimney hoods CATA
CATA V-600 inox
Wall-mounted, completely white. Installation width 60 cm. Air outlet with a diameter of 120 mm. Equipped with one 140 W motor. Working speed up to 620 m3 / h. The device operates in a diverting mode or a circulation mode with filtration.
Mechanical control system, buttons, 3 speed modes. Illuminated by incandescent lamps in the amount of two pieces. The set includes a grease filter. The noise is no higher than 55 dB.
Advantages:
- Beautiful classic design.
- Removes odors effectively.
- Intuitive controls.
- Aluminum filter for collecting grease.
Disadvantages:
- Works loudly at 2 and 3 speeds.
- The backlight uses incandescent lamps.
- Fragile control buttons.
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CATA Podium 600 ABK
Sloped design for wall mounting. Mounting size 60 cm wide, odor outlet diameter 150 mm. The body is made of metal and glass, black. Power 140 W, one motor. Operates in the mode of air removal to the central ventilation system or circulation with filtration.
Controlled by electronics, touch switches. Intensity of work 740 m3 / h, 3 speed modes. There is a timer. Perimetral absorption. Halogen lighting. The set includes a filter for collecting fat, an indicator of its pollution, an anti-return valve. Noise level no more than 51 dB.
A model similar in functionality and cost in a brown case - CATA Ceres 60 SD.
Advantages:
- Nice modern design.
- Good suction power.
- Timer.
- Touch control.
- Bright, adjustable backlight.
- Quiet operation of the motor.
- Sensitive sensor, works even when pressed with wet or dirty fingers.
Disadvantages:
- The set does not include a charcoal filter.
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CATA C 600 glass inox H
Horizontal back-to-wall construction with glass dome. Metal body, silver. Installation width 60 cm. Odor outlet 150 mm. Equipped with one motor. Intensity of work 1150 m3 / h.
Electronic control via sensor, 3 speeds. Halogen lighting from two bulbs. There is a filter for collecting fat.
Advantages:
- Beautiful design.
- High retraction speed.
- Easy installation.
- Touch control system.
- Bright light in the work area.
Disadvantages:
- The set does not include a charcoal filter and an anti-return valve.
- There is no timer.
- The backlight brightness is not adjustable, unlike the previous one.
CATA Atenea 600 XGBK
Inclined hood, wall-mounted. Installation width 60 cm, odor outlet 150 mm. The body is made of glass and black metal. Power 240 W, one motor. Working speed 1200 m3 / h, the ability to choose the power from 3 speeds.
It functions to exhaust air into the central ventilation system or circulation with cleaning. Controlled by electronics, touch switches. There is a display and a timer. Perimetral suction function. Illuminated by one LED lamp.Includes grease filter and anti-return valve. The sound during operation is not higher than 44 dB.
Advantages:
- Bright illumination with smooth control.
- Nice sloped design.
- Sensor.
- Timer and screen.
- Powerful, effectively removes odors.
- Quiet work.
Disadvantages:
- Relatively expensive.
- The set does not include a charcoal filter.
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Suspended hoods CATA
CATA LF-2060 WH
Suspended apparatus with an installation width of 60 cm. Odor-removing pipe with a diameter of 120 mm. The body is completely metal, white. The power of the device is 55 W, one motor. It works to remove odors into the central ventilation system or circulation with filtration.
Work intensity 310 m3 / h. Mechanics in the control system, slide switches. Illuminated with halogen lamps. Includes grease filter and anti-return valve. Noise level from 35 dB.
Advantages:
- Low price.
- Simple installation.
- The motor runs quietly.
- Draws out odors well.
- High quality workmanship.
- Compact size.
Disadvantages:
- Slide speed switches.
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CATA P-3060 inox
The TOP is completed by a suspended model with an assembly width of 60 cm. Odor-removing pipe with a diameter of 125 mm. Silver color. Equipped with one 125 W motor. Work intensity 380 m3 / h, adjustable for 3 switchings. Functions in odor-removing mode or circulation with filtration. Mechanical control system, buttons. Illuminated by an incandescent lamp in the amount of two pieces. The sound is not higher than 53 dB.
Advantages:
- Good performance.
- Nice design.
- Button control.
- Quiet operation of the motor.
Disadvantages:
- Incandescent lamps in the backlight system.
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