{"product_id":"portable-desktop-extractor-fan","title":"Portable Desktop Extractor Fan – USB Smoke Extractor for Hot Pot \u0026 BBQ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #A6529E;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 22px;background:rgba(166,82,158,.10);\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:1.05em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a spare carbon filter for $5.99.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe filter is the only part that wears out, and it is the one thing you will want on hand when it does. Add one under \u003cem\u003eChoose\u003c\/em\u003e above — it costs less than the postage would if you ordered it on its own later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor the Hot Pot That Leaves Your Whole Flat Smelling of It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTabletop cooking is the best kind — hot pot, a grill plate, an air fryer with the lid open. The problem is always the same: the steam and smoke go straight up, into the curtains, into your hair, and they are still there tomorrow morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sits beside the pot on its tripod, angled at the steam, and pulls it through a carbon filter before it reaches the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ Why You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoints exactly where the smoke is\u003c\/strong\u003e — the head tilts and swivels on a ball-joint tripod, so you aim it at the pot rather than hoping an overhead hood catches it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to set it up\u003c\/strong\u003e — stand it on the tripod at the table, or hang it from the strap on a tent pole or canopy frame for camping and outdoor grilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree speeds, mechanical dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — no app, no pairing, no menu. One button, three settings, done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable carbon filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front grille twists off so you can rinse or swap the filter disc instead of binning the whole unit. Spares are $5.99 on this page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns off any USB port\u003c\/strong\u003e — a power bank, a laptop, the plug you already own. 5V, no proprietary adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e555 g, with a carry strap\u003c\/strong\u003e — light enough to move from kitchen counter to dining table to campsite without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB, 5V \/ 2A — Type-C cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical, three-speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable carbon filter disc behind a twist-off grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable ball-joint tripod, or hanging strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 × 108 × 420 mm (with tripod extended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 555.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milky White or Black Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extractor unit, tripod, filter screen, Type-C cable, instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — it runs until you switch it off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it actually clear the smoke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin its range, yes. Sat beside the pot and pointed at the steam, it draws the plume in and through the carbon filter before it spreads across the room — that is exactly what the tilting tripod head is for. It works on what passes in front of it, so placement does the heavy lifting: close and aimed, it makes a real difference to how much ends up in your curtains. Set it across the table and you will not get the same result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow close should it be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin roughly an arm's length of the pot, with the grille facing the steam. Most people put it just behind or beside the burner and angle the head down slightly. On the top speed it pulls from further away; on the low setting keep it closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it run on a battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, and this is the main thing to know before buying. There is no internal battery — it has to stay plugged into USB the entire time it is running. A power bank works fine for camping, but it will not run unplugged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a replacement for a proper range hood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A range hood is ducted and vents outside. This filters the air and returns it to the room. It is built for tabletop cooking — hot pot, a grill plate, a portable burner — not for a hob under a cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I need a new filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat depends entirely on how much you cook with it. The disc rinses and reuses several times before it stops recovering. Keeping one spare means the fan is never out of action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean or replace the filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwist off the front grille and lift the carbon disc out. Rinse it and let it dry completely before refitting, or fit a fresh one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it outside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — that is what the strap is for. It hangs from a tent pole or canopy frame over a camp stove or grill. Keep the unit itself out of rain; it is not weather-sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow loud is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a fan, so it makes fan noise, and the top speed is noticeably louder than the lowest. Most people run it on the middle setting during a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it get rid of the cooking smell as well as the smoke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarbon filters reduce odour, and you should notice a difference. We would rather say that plainly than promise your kitchen will smell of nothing — that depends on what you are cooking and how long for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrders are processed in 1–3 business days, then most arrive within 7–15 business days. It ships from an international fulfilment partner, so plan for that rather than expecting it this week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelect your colour above — or add a Carbon Filter spare.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Petal and Porch","offers":[{"title":"Black Gray","offer_id":46472996683855,"sku":"CJJT187957102BY","price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Milky White","offer_id":46472996716623,"sku":"CJJT187957101AZ","price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carbon Filter","offer_id":46472996749391,"sku":"CJJT187957104DW","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/3474\/6447\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_22_2026_11_40_25_AM.png?v=1787413800","url":"https:\/\/thepetalandporch.com\/products\/portable-desktop-extractor-fan","provider":"The Petal and Porch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}