Lincat Y10030 Recirculation Unit | Ductless Extraction

The Lincat Y10030 is a free-standing, self-contained recirculation unit designed to manage cooking fumes and moisture produced by electric catering appliances, without any connection to external ductwork. It is part of Lincat's Refresh range and is intended for situations where running a traditional ducted canopy to atmosphere is either structurally impractical or prohibitively expensive — listed buildings, serviced offices, temporary catering setups, and similar environments where ducting simply isn't viable.

Rather than expelling air externally, the unit processes it through a four-stage filtration system. Air passes first through a stainless steel baffle filter, then a G4 matrix panel filter, followed by a HEPA filter, and finally through a loose granule carbon filter. This staged approach tackles grease particulates, airborne moisture, fine particles, and odours in sequence, returning cleaned air back into the kitchen space.

In operational terms, the practical benefits include:

• No ductwork required — significantly reduces installation cost and disruption
• Free-standing design allows flexible positioning within the kitchen
• Four-stage filtration addresses grease, particulates, and odours
• Stainless steel baffle filter is dishwasher-safe for routine weekly cleaning
• Filter condition is easy to assess visually during routine maintenance checks

Installation is straightforward — the unit arrives largely pre-assembled, requiring the upper section to be positioned onto the lower base. Both sections are heavy, so a two-person lift is advisable. Once assembled and filters slotted into place, the unit simply plugs in. There is no gas connection, no drainage, and no ductwork to commission. The unit accommodates equipment up to 500mm wide and 900mm tall beneath it, so it is worth confirming your appliance dimensions before ordering.

One important consideration: this unit addresses air quality only. It does not cool the extracted air, so in warmer months or in kitchens with limited natural ventilation, some form of supplementary cooling should be planned. Lincat recommend that the kitchen maintains at least 10 to 15 background air changes per hour — most commercial kitchens will already meet this through existing passive or mechanical ventilation, but it is worth confirming before installation. The Y10030 is suitable for electric appliances only; it is not designed for use over gas cooking equipment.

Filter maintenance is an ongoing operational consideration. The baffle filter should be washed weekly. The G4 panel filter will need replacing periodically — more frequently than the HEPA and carbon stages — and replacement frequency depends on the intensity and type of cooking carried out. Budgeting for consumable filter replacements is part of the total cost of ownership with any recirculation system.

This unit is well suited to lower-volume operations: small café kitchens, staff canteens, pop-up or temporary catering facilities, or any site where electric-only cooking is used and external ducting is not feasible. For higher-volume kitchens or sites with a more intensive cooking programme, a larger-capacity recirculation unit or a traditionally ducted canopy may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether a recirculation unit is the right solution for your site, or want to talk through ventilation requirements before committing, the team is happy to work through the details with you.