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What do I need to know to choose a rack that will work in my home?
You need to know the following measurements:
A) the height of your ceiling; and
B) the height of the person using the rack and what a comfortable reach is for them.
How to figure out the size rack you need:
Find out the height of your ceiling.
Reach your arm into the air as if you were reaching for the bottom of a pot or pan. Find out what this height is. Typically, this would add 6-10 inches to your height, depending on the length of your arms. In our example, we'll assume a 5'6" person. They would want the bottom of their pan to be about 6’ 2” up in the air.
Remember: you do not need to be able to reach the hanging hooks on your pot rack. You only need to reach the bottom of the pan to lift it off the hook.
If you subtract the "reaching height" from your ceiling height, there are 34 inches of space left over (see C above). This space needs to encompass the height of your rack and the length of your pans.
Too high or too low?
A different problem would be having a ceiling that hangs with your pots out of reach (too high) or one where the pots are in your way (too low). Enclume racks are generally designed for a 9 foot ceiling. If your ceiling is lower than this, our low-ceiling racks are your best options (PR12 and PR13). They measure only 8.5” high.
If your ceiling is higher than this, the rack will need to be lowered. There are two options for this. One is with chain. The advantage with chain is it is flexible; if you are off in your measurement, you can simply take it up a link to make the chain shorter. Chain is sold in 1 foot segments but will be cut to meet your specifications. The other option is extension hooks, which come in 5”, 7”, 10” and 15” lengths. Please note that chain and extension hooks are considered accessories and need to be added to your rack purchase.
Where would I put a rack?
Hanging racks most commonly go over kitchen islands or peninsulas. Other common places are over a sink or counter. Racks do not have to actually hang over anything, although a higher ceiling may be needed in order to ensure adequate clearance of racks in the open.
Wall racks are terrific between cabinets or below a cabinet between two longer cabinets. Utensil bars are often mounted over stoves or on top of open space where utensils or pots can hang
What maintenance factors should be considered in selecting a particular finish?
Chrome plated and stainless steel are considered low maintenance along with hammered steel. Our copper and brass plated finishes are not lacquered. Over time they will develop a patina or can remain bright with regular polishing using a non-abrasive cleaner. It is very important that all trace of cleaner be removed however or the finish will tarnish again immediately. Stainless steel can be maintained with Scotch Brite, however, only rub the pad in one direction to avoid unnecessary scratching. Maintenance guidelines are included with our assembly instructions
What is included with an Enclume cookware rack?
The rack components, mounting ceiling screw hooks (lag bolts for wall-mounted racks), and a supply of pot hooks. Assembly instructions and a wrench are also included. Grid (unless otherwise noted), additional hooks, chain and extension hooks are accessories.
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