cooker rating

[rmaynard]

i have just bought a range cooker that is dual fuel, its mostly gas but has an electric hob/warmer, in the specs it says the max load is 7.2kw but it has a plug top? i need to put a socket in for it but not sure if i can use the existing wiring and downrate the mcb?

Rob

 

[SKY]

Something does not ring true.
You cannot run 7300 watts on a 13a plug top.
This will need direct connection on a separate circuit.
Normally run in 6mm cable.

are you sure the plug top is not for the spark to light the gas?

 

[rmaynard]

there is only a plug top, no plate for a fixed connection, the electrical side of it is only ignition and a small hob/plate heater so i would assume it doesnt pull much ampage, just referring to the literature that came with it says max load @ 230v 7.2 kw, which has me a bit confused

 

[Rauer]

Maybe there allowing for diversity lol!

 

[MarkieSparkie]

What's the electrical rating stated on the cooker ratings plate/label? It's usually found on the back frame.

 

[rmaynard]

well iv answered my own question, plugged the plug top in and it all works,

 

[Rauer]

It will work but for how long!

 

[rmaynard]

guess it will work for however long it lasts, if it doesnt require a fixed connection then i guess it will be ok

 

[valleybilly]

whats the make/model number ?

 

[ruston]

Is it possible that the user manual covers more than one model of your range and that they do a fully electrical version of it, and you have missed that bit in the instructions lol.

 

[Rauer]

I fitted a fully electric one once and iirc I had to connect 2 50a supplies to it!!!

 

[sedgy34]

No chance! In total 7 kw mate you warmer plate is 13 amp the rest is kw in gas I know I have one

 

[telectrix]

agree witrh sedgy. the kWratring for the cooker will include the gas equivalent on kw like they do with your gas bill, convert cu m to kwatts so you can't understand it.

 

[rmaynard]

a classic case of RTFM

 

[Guest55]

if the appliance already comes fitted with a BS plug top from the manufacterer - then the power requirements have already been assessed for you.