Connecting induction hob

[mrmitch85]

Hi,

Just looking for a bit of advice here. I am considering swapping my existing 4 burner gas hob for a Bosch induction one.

I am not proposing to carry out any electrical connections myself, but simply finding out what my options are at this stage.


The setup I currently have: a dedicated 32amp cooker circuit, done in 6mm cabling. This leads to a single red 'cooker' switch on the wall (there is no socket on this).

This then leads down to a standard double socket below counter level (behind the fitted oven). Plugged into this is a single Bosch fan oven (which I wish to retain) and the gas hob (presumably just for the spark / ignition generator).


The Bosch induction hob I was looking at also runs off a standard 13amp plug. So I had initially assumed I could simply unplug the gas hob, and plug the induction hob into the now free sspace on the double socket.

I've since learnt that may not be the case as a double socket is only rated for 20amps, and not 26 as you might assume?

So if that's the case, what is my best option here?

Have the existing double socket changed to two single sockets?

Or have it changed for a cooker outlet which would have the hob hardwired into it, and a 13a socket which the existing oven would plug into?

Or something else I haven't thought of?

 

[telectrix]

Have the existing double socket changed to two single sockets? tick.

 

[mattg4321]

Personally I’d fit a double cooker outlet plate rather than 2x single sockets

 

[mrmitch85]

Thanks both for the suggestions.

I also read that the 13amp socket versions of these hobs can be quite limited (i.e. you can only have one ring on max power at a time).

I'm thinking perhaps it's best to have a hardwired version which will allow a bit more flexibility?

 

[naylorpd]

I was a bit surprised that an induction hob would work on a 13A plug. That's only about 3kW whereas most of the induction hobs I've seen are in the range 7-11kW. So I'd be pretty cautious about how effective it is - as you say, maybe only one ring on full at a time. I'd be looking at user reviews to see if it works ok.

But looking at the way I use my hob at home, it's probably right that I rarely use more than 2 rings at a time, and not on full for very long. So maybe all that is factored in somehow.

 

[pc1966]

Check the rating of the hob. I would also be very surprised if it can run from a 13A outlet. However, it might be happy with the 32A cooker circuit. You might need to restrain you use of both the oven and hob though, again dependant on demands.

 

[swaRRR]

A plug in induction hob?

Mine required a 40a breaker and 6mm cable. Could you post the model number?

 

[naylorpd]

It seems that they do exist, but have the predicted disadvantages:

Are 13 Amp Induction Hobs Any Good? - Pros, Cons & Advice

Learn whether you can get a 13 amp induction hob, why it might be a good choice for you as well as the best 13 amp induction hobs available.

kitchinsider.com

 

[Pretty Mouth]

A plug in induction hob?

Mine required a 40a breaker and 6mm cable. Could you post the model number?

They're quite common. They use power management to prioritise the available power.

Best 13-Amp Induction Hobs (UK 2022) – Hob Guide

 

[swaRRR]

They're quite common. They use power management to prioritise the available power.

Best 13-Amp Induction Hobs (UK 2022) – Hob Guide

Wow you lives and learns!

 

[mrmitch85]

Thanks for all the replies guys.

Yes I'm aware they 13amp versions (although quite common) do have some limitations.

For my own personal usage requirements it would probably be fine. However, just for future proofing, I'd probably go for a hardwired one.