Cooker/Hob Socket

[richo106]

Hi

I changed my mums single built in oven over the weekend

When I replaced it i found it was plugged into a double socket behind the oven, the gas hob was also plugged into this socket too. This socket was fed via on fused spur in the cupboard next to it. The spur was on the kitchen ring (small kitchen)

Is this ok?

The oven is rated less than 13A and its a gas hob so just for ignition

What are peoples thoughts on this, any advice appreciated

Thanks

 

[James]

Sounds ok to me, if you have concerns then get a spark to check it out for you.
At least you will have some test certs for your peace of mind.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Standard get up , sometimes you find just a single socket doing both with the 2 flexes into 1 plug top...bit rough but i seem to find this all the time on newer kitchens.

 

[telectrix]

just done a small job for customer. standard setup, 45A cooker switch feeding a cooker outlet. customer bught new oven (fitted 1363 plug) and gas hob (also 1363 plug or ignition). I fitted a double socket off the cooker outlet to power both.

 

[Micktw68]

WTS^^^^

 

[Fitzy]

If the manufacturer recommends/states its ok to use a 13amp plug, then that’s what you do, always follow the manufacturers instructions,then you’re covered, cut the plug off and wire it differently,then you’ve voided the warranty and ‘IF’ anything does go wrong,then you’re to blame.

 

[telectrix]

you have not voided the warranty, even if manu. tries it on. sometimes you need to cut a plug off to feed cable through a hole, then fit new plug.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I always do my very best not to cut the manufacture melded plug top off ...

but sometimes needs must

 

[telectrix]

I always do my very best not to cut the manufacture melded plug top off ...

but sometimes needs must

but do youleave the plug bottom on or bin it?

 

[Dave OCD]

Happy Birthday Tel !

 

[Moley]

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Are you going by experience here or just assuming that it gets shorter as you get older?

BTW happy birthday Tell

 

[telectrix]

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it does shrink as you get older. down to a miserable 8".

 

[Fitzy]

you have not voided the warranty, even if manu. tries it on. sometimes you need to cut a plug off to feed cable through a hole, then fit new plug.

Agreed if you fit a new 3 pin plug, I don’t like the moulded plugs personally, as I can’t inspect the cable connections inside, but,if you then hardwire it, you’re going against manufacturers instructions.

 

[DPG]

Agreed if you fit a new 3 pin plug, I don’t like the moulded plugs personally, as I can’t inspect the cable connections inside, but,if you then hardwire it, you’re going against manufacturers instructions.

You should use experience and knowledge also. Not just blindly follow whatever ropey instruction sheets come with stuff these days. There is nothing wrong with feeding an appliance from an FCU.