Do I need an electrician for cooker connector unit

MTBOO · Dec 19, 2017

Hello

We are replacing our electric oven single oven. Circuit has 32amp MCB and seems older cooked was directly connected to CCU straight to back of cooker using thick cable. New cooker arriving tomorrow and think it might have a 13amp plug. Think I need to fit a connector unit to walk behind cooker and then wire CCU and cooker flex into it (cutting off plug in cooker ??)

Question for you in the trade , is this ok for me to do or does it require someone who is certified in terms of building regs/part P etc.

Couple of pics attached

Thanks

The Ghost · Dec 19, 2017

Put it this way my brother phoned me and he has blown up his new cooker connecting up the cable. Get an electrician. It is hard to work the cable properly and terminate it properly. Needs someone used to doing it.

buzzlightyear · Dec 19, 2017

you could do it you self ,when you get the new oven it will say to be fitted by a q/spark. make mess if it youself your warrantee for that will go out the window .

Midwest · Dec 19, 2017

NB, need to get the hoover & flash spray out as well

MTBOO · Dec 19, 2017

Thanks for the replies. I’ll get the cleaners in as well

buzzlightyear · Dec 19, 2017

MTBOO said:
I’ll get the cleaners in as well

who's that Maggie and Kim!

Des 56 · Dec 19, 2017

Most people with a little caution and checking of whats required should be able to fix a socket box to that wall and connect the existing tail into that socket then plug your new cooker into the outlet
I would however,recommend a spark to fit the cooker

What you probably won't have is a test instrument, to not only check your work is functioning correctly,but also the circuit you are working on also meets safety requirements
Safety is paramount and testing will ensure safety

Ian1981 · Dec 20, 2017

As des has said.
Personally I like to test zs at the cooker outlet to make sure there’s a reliable earth present as no doubt the cooker will be metallic and needs earthing accordingly.

Pete999 · Dec 20, 2017

MTBOO said:
View attachment 39854 View attachment 39853 Hello

We are replacing our electric oven single oven. Circuit has 32amp MCB and seems older cooked was directly connected to CCU straight to back of cooker using thick cable. New cooker arriving tomorrow and think it might have a 13amp plug. Think I need to fit a connector unit to walk behind cooker and then wire CCU and cooker flex into it (cutting off plug in cooker ??)

Question for you in the trade , is this ok for me to do or does it require someone who is certified in terms of building regs/part P etc.

Couple of pics attached

Thanks

You need the services of a qualified experienced Electrician to install the cooker properly and safely.

telectrix · Dec 20, 2017

whist it may be within the capabilities of DIY, as said above, testing the circuit for safety is more important that saving c. £50. get a local electrician in.

Madocks · Dec 22, 2017

As above, probably 50-60 quid. Would you feel safer for kids etc having known it was done correctly and ensured the relevant fault protection was in place

ruston · Dec 23, 2017

As all of the above , especially as some of the cookers and ovens supplied have poor terminals to say the least .
One manufacturer is stating not to put a plug on their ovens that previously were plug in . Sign of the times .
No disrespect intended , but some are tricky if you do not recognise the set up. ( some need links)

telectrix · Dec 23, 2017

connected a bloody awful oven yesterday. L&N terminals 4mm screws. screws too short to fit anything > 2.5mm. distance between L&N terminals 4mm. made in Turkey.

ruston · Dec 23, 2017

@telectrix I've got one to do for my mate , double oven , the manufacturers stipulate 4mm hov. The terminals are the same as you say.

Midwest · Dec 23, 2017

My new range cooker was connected up with 10mm tw&e. Might take the cover off & see how it was done; after Xmas perhaps.

Do I need an electrician for cooker connector unit

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