Caple BU526BK
Uses less electricity than 94% of the 5,468 range hoods, under 400 m³/h on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €3 a year, €35 over ten years.
- Noise (max)
- 59 dB
- Typical 64 dB
- Airflow (max)
- 395 m³/h
- Running cost
- €3 / year
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 75 % below the typical 49 kWh. Only 3% of comparable models have a better class than A++. At 59 dB(A) at full power it is 5 dB quieter than the typical hood in its airflow group. Of 12 Caple models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 308 of 5,468 range hoods, under 400 m³/h by yearly consumption. 307 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Respekta 19050000000519 12 kWh −€0.03
- Wiggo WE-A533G 12 kWh −€0.03
- Caple BU526BK 12 kWh
- Venduro GA55/600 12 kWh same
- Venduro GA73/600 12 kWh same
Noise and extraction
- Extraction (fluid dynamic)
- Grease filtering
- Lighting
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Caple BU526BK (this model) | 12 | — |
| 5 | €2 | |
| 6 | €2 | |
| 6 | €2 | |
| 6 | €2 | |
| 6 | €2 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A++ (scale A+++–D)
- Yearly energy
- 12.3 kWh
- Airflow min / max
- 210 / 395 m³/h
- Noise min / max
- 46 / 59 dB(A)
- Fluid dynamic efficiency
- A
- Grease filtering
- D (65.1 %)
- Lighting efficiency
- E
Model numbers and history
Registered by Caple under one model number.
BU526BK
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How loud is the Caple BU526BK?
Its label states 59 dB(A) at the highest normal setting. The typical hood in this airflow group is 64 dB(A); every 10 dB sounds about twice as loud.