32 amp cooker switch on ring main?

[tomodo]

Hi everyone, so ive got a new oven to install this one is rated at 16 amps, old one was 13 amps on a plug and socket to ring main. My question is can i install a 32amp double pole switch on the ring main then feed 4mm flex to the oven? Is there anything in the regs that prevents this? Thanks for reading.

 

[telectrix]

Hi everyone, so ive got a new oven to install this one is rated at 16 amps, old one was 13 amps on a plug and socket to ring main. My question is can i install a 32amp double pole switch on the ring main then feed 4mm flex to the oven? Is there anything in the regs that prevents this? Thanks for reading.

it would be a 20A D/P switch. off the ring. however over 2.2kW ( 9A) appliances should be on a dedicated circuit. not potentially overloading the ring.

 

[Spoon]

Agree with @telectrix about the 2.2kW. See below (iii) nicked from Appendix 15 of the regs.

 

[i=p/u]

Aye think ive only ever seen it once

 

[tomodo]

Agree with @telectrix about the 2.2kW. See below (iii) nicked from Appendix 15 of the regs.

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Thankyou so much! Have installed new radial now! Cheers

 

[Jun Fang]

Hi, My new cooker requires 32amp ELCB which is ready. What is the best and safest way to connect the cooker to its circuit? Cooker sales person told me to leave wire loose from wall and use a wire connector to connect it but my electrician thinks its safer to install the 15amp round pole plug and switch to connect them. My concern, can a 32amp cooker use a 15amp plug to connect to 15amp switch on a 32amp circuit? Would the 32amp cook3r overload the 15amp plug and switch?

 

[pc1966]

Hi, My new cooker requires 32amp ELCB which is ready. What is the best and safest way to connect the cooker to its circuit? Cooker sales person told me to leave wire loose from wall and use a wire connector to connect it but my electrician thinks its safer to install the 15amp round pole plug and switch to connect them. My concern, can a 32amp cooker use a 15amp plug to connect to 15amp switch on a 32amp circuit? Would the 32amp cook3r overload the 15amp plug and switch?

If your cooker requires more than 15A then No!

You are down as Malaysia for country, I believe they typically use UK style 13A plugs and sockets now rather than the older 5A/15A round pin?

What make/model of cooker?

Generally most cooker circuits here in the UK are a dedicated radial circuit with 6mm cable and a 32A breaker. You get cooker switch/socket accessories designed for this where the cooker's cable can be terminated and joined via the switch to the supply cable. This sort of thing:

MK Logic Plus 45A 2-Gang DP Cooker Switch & 13A DP Switched Socket White - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. 45A double pole cooker switch and 13A switched socket. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

 

[Jun Fang]

If your cooker requires more than 15A then No!

You are down as Malaysia for country, I believe they typically use UK style 13A plugs and sockets now rather than the older 5A/15A round pin?

What make/model of cooker?

Generally most cooker circuits here in the UK are a dedicated radial circuit with 6mm cable and a 32A breaker. You get cooker switch/socket accessories designed for this where the cooker's cable can be terminated and joined via the switch to the supply cable. This sort of thing:

MK Logic Plus 45A 2-Gang DP Cooker Switch & 13A DP Switched Socket White - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. 45A double pole cooker switch and 13A switched socket. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

My cooker is a Belling from UK. So in my case should I just follow the sales person advice to connect it to the circuit via wire connector?

 

[SparkyChick]

@Jun Fang ,

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[pc1966]

My cooker is a Belling from UK. So in my case should I just follow the sales person advice to connect it to the circuit via wire connector?

Belling make a lot of different models, some have 13A plugs and others are intended for hard-wiring. The specifications for the specific model you are looking at is a good starting point!