2 and 3kW ovens

[pushrod]

Pushrod, have a look at pg 362 BRB. RFC Arrangements, particularly point (iii)

Taken from appendix 15 (informative) page 362
"The load current in any part of the circuit should be unlikely to exceed for long periods the current-carrying capaity of the cable. This can generally be achieved by
(i)...
(ii)...
(iii) connecting cookers, ovens and hobs with a rated power exceeding 2kW on their own dedicated radial circuit. "

Reads to me like you are not actually breaking any regs if you put a 2kW oven on a ring, but that if you suspected the total load on it could be big that common sense would suggest that a dedicated radial would be the the answer. I suppose it depends whether you are dealing with a small kitchen in a two bedroomed house or something much bigger. What do you think?

 

[Spudnik]

No you are not breaking any regs, although if you didnt then you could be in trouble IF anything happens as it is in there and does give guidance.

If its a retro fit then i probably wouldnt worry too much, but if its a kitchen overhaul or rewire etc, then there is no reason not too.

 

[pushrod]

Thanks Jason