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Title: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 10 December 2012, 16:30:25
What size cable is required for putting an electric cooker in?

T.I.A.  :y
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: rob in gib on 10 December 2012, 16:36:01
Hi Minimum cable size would be 6mm and on its own 40amp breaker

HTH  :y
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 10 December 2012, 16:37:32
Also are there any rules/regs that apply to a cooker installation.

I personally hate electric but my GF has decided to treat her self to a new electric one but now she is getting smeone else in to wire it in for her due to there not being a point where the cooker is going.
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: CaptainZok on 10 December 2012, 17:30:33
Also are there any rules/regs that apply to a cooker installation.

I personally hate electric but my GF has decided to treat her self to a new electric one but now she is getting smeone else in to wire it in for her due to there not being a point where the cooker is going.

Pretty sure you need someone who's part P certified for any kitchen work nowadays Skrunts.
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 December 2012, 17:55:37
Mrs Opti was lucky enough to have a new electric cooker recently. They wanted £49.95 to remove the old cooker and fit the new one.
I did the job myself without any problems.Took about thirty minutes.

P.S. remember to switch off the electricity first. ::) ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: dbug on 10 December 2012, 19:20:01
Mrs Opti was lucky enough to have a new electric cooker recently. They wanted £49.95 to remove the old cooker and fit the new one.
I did the job myself without any problems.Took about thirty minutes.

P.S. remember to switch off the electricity first. ::) ::) ::) ;)

Think thats a lot simpler than a new installation!!  Believe, as said, need certified leccyman for new installations now
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: STMO123 on 10 December 2012, 19:35:11
Mrs Opti was lucky enough to have a new electric cooker recently. They wanted £49.95 to remove the old cooker and fit the new one.
I did the job myself without any problems.Took about thirty minutes.

P.S. remember to switch off the electricity first. ::) ::) ::) ;)
Tightwad.
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: tigers_gonads on 10 December 2012, 19:38:33
What sort of cooker ?

What wiring is there at the moment ?
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 December 2012, 19:43:22
Mrs Opti was lucky enough to have a new electric cooker recently. They wanted £49.95 to remove the old cooker and fit the new one.
I did the job myself without any problems.Took about thirty minutes.

P.S. remember to switch off the electricity first. ::) ::) ::) ;)
Tightwad.


Thought you were back inside. ;D ;D :)
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 December 2012, 19:44:18
Mrs Opti was lucky enough to have a new electric cooker recently. They wanted £49.95 to remove the old cooker and fit the new one.
I did the job myself without any problems.Took about thirty minutes.

P.S. remember to switch off the electricity first. ::) ::) ::) ;)

Think thats a lot simpler than a new installation!! Believe, as said, need certified leccyman for new installations now





Yep. I used the existing wiring. :y
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: STMO123 on 10 December 2012, 19:45:42
Mrs Opti was lucky enough to have a new electric cooker recently. They wanted £49.95 to remove the old cooker and fit the new one.
I did the job myself without any problems.Took about thirty minutes.

P.S. remember to switch off the electricity first. ::) ::) ::) ;)
Tightwad.


Thought you were back inside. ;D ;D :)
3 months. Do it standin on me ead ;D
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: Tony H on 10 December 2012, 21:06:50
Mrs Opti was lucky enough to have a new electric cooker recently. They wanted £49.95 to remove the old cooker and fit the new one.
I did the job myself without any problems.Took about thirty minutes.

P.S. remember to switch off the electricity first. ::) ::) ::) ;)
Tightwad.


Thought you were back inside. ;D ;D :)
3 months. Do it standin on me ead ;D

Was that to please "big Winston" with his favourite position Steve? ::)
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: jonathanh on 11 December 2012, 08:03:31
the answer is always - it depends

parents recently had a new single oven - the fitters put it straight in a 13 amp socket.  i was doubtful but it was ok because it was a single oven and no hob - max current draw was well below 13 amp.  the induction hob however needed a seperate feed

otherwise, if you are replacing like for like then it should be easy to move the connections from the old to the new but check that the supply is up to the current draw - it all depends on the type of oven/hob

if you don't have a supply up to the demands of tyhe new cooker then, it is a new supply from the consumer unit

agree that most of this is part P stuff - whether you want to comply or not it up to you.  the chances of enforcement action by building inspectors is remote etc
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: Keith ABS on 11 December 2012, 09:58:59
  As long as it isnt one of those range type cookers, 6mm cable is the norn. a range cooker will need 10mm. Part P would be required by any tradesman employed incase of "incident" so the liability insurance would be inforce. Fan ovens only need 13A plug top on then provided they are an oven only i.e no hob with them
Keith B
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: Martian on 11 December 2012, 11:14:29
  As long as it isnt one of those range type cookers, 6mm cable is the norn. a range cooker will need 10mm. Part P would be required by any tradesman employed incase of "incident" so the liability insurance would be inforce. Fan ovens only need 13A plug top on then provided they are an oven only i.e no hob with them
Keith B
Part P is not required to connect any appliance in the home providing the spur/socket is already in place.
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 11 December 2012, 12:05:06
  As long as it isnt one of those range type cookers, 6mm cable is the norn. a range cooker will need 10mm. Part P would be required by any tradesman employed incase of "incident" so the liability insurance would be inforce. Fan ovens only need 13A plug top on then provided they are an oven only i.e no hob with them
Keith B

.....unless the fan oven has a top oven and a grill, then it is a minimum of a 30 amp supply. Plus electric hob and you get up to 45amp. :y
Title: Re: Electric Cooker Instalation
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 December 2012, 12:33:16
  As long as it isnt one of those range type cookers, 6mm cable is the norn. a range cooker will need 10mm. Part P would be required by any tradesman employed incase of "incident" so the liability insurance would be inforce. Fan ovens only need 13A plug top on then provided they are an oven only i.e no hob with them
Keith B

.....unless the fan oven has a top oven and a grill, then it is a minimum of a 30 amp supply. Plus electric hob and you get up to 45amp. :y

Indeed. Always check the rating of the appliance. Some single ovens are only 2kW or so. Our double oven is rated at about 6kW. IIRC