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80%
Fan energy reduction
during quieter periods
50–60%
Typical average savings
across a full day
1-2
Days to install
new build or retrofit
Traditional kitchen ventilation is designed for the worst case - and runs that way all day
Commercial kitchen extract systems are typically designed for maximum cooking loads. But in reality, kitchens operate with highly variable demand throughout the day. Between services, during prep, and in quieter windows, traditional systems often:
Run at full speed unnecessarily
Consume excessive energy
Rely on manual adjustment
Operate on static BMS timers
How Cheetah Works
Intelligent Sensors
Cheetah monitors cooking activity and environmental conditions within the kitchen, building a continuous picture of real demand.
Dynamic Fan Modulation
Based on sensor data, fan speeds are continuously adjusted. Over-ventilation during low-demand periods is eliminated.
Full Capacity on Demand
Full extraction is always available the moment it's required. Safety, compliance, and performance are never compromised.
Why Implement Cheetah?
Significant energy reduction
Up to 80% fan energy reduction during quieter periods. Typical average savings of 50–60% across a full day's operation - often thousands of pounds annually.
Reduced noise
Lower fan speeds for extended periods reduce mechanical and aerodynamic noise - improving working conditions and comfort in adjacent areas.
No manual control needed
Once installed, Cheetah optimises ventilation automatically. Consistent performance without operational burden on kitchen teams.
Fully compliant
Supports UK Building Regulations Part F and Part L. Fail-safe operation - reverts to full speed in the event of a fault. Safety always maintained.
See Our Case Studies
Common Questions
Most installations achieve average ventilation energy reductions of 50–60%, with up to 80% savings during low-demand periods. We provide site-specific ROI calculations based on your actual operation, ensuring savings estimates are realistic and verifiable.
Yes. Cheetah is designed for both retrofit and new build. We assess your existing extract configuration and tailor the system to integrate seamlessly — whether you operate a single canopy or multiple extraction zones. In most cases it works with your existing fans, controls, and ductwork.
Cheetah is a fail-safe system. If a sensor or control component fails, the system automatically reverts to full-speed fan operation - ensuring kitchen safety, ventilation performance, and regulatory compliance are never compromised.
Most Cheetah installations are completed within one to two days. Installation is planned to minimise disruption, and scheduling is coordinated to suit your service patterns wherever possible.
Yes. Cheetah includes data logging and monitoring capability providing visibility of fan speeds, temperatures, airflow behaviour, and energy consumption — supporting performance verification, proactive maintenance, and long-term optimisation.
Yes. Cheetah supports compliance with UK Building Regulations Part F and Part L. Variable speed drives are mandatory for larger extract fans — Cheetah provides safe, efficient fan speed control, improving part-load performance while maintaining full ventilation capacity when required.
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