Electric cooker and Hob feed

[christian]

i've just moved in to a maisonette and the hobs not working.So i've ordered a new hob but as i went to fit it i noticed it was coming off the same feed as the oven, a 40amp 6mm t&e radial.Now i've learned of late that it really needs a seperate feed of its own, is this true ? Any help is appreciated guys

 

[Eggster71]

It will depend on what they both are. If the oven's a plug in fan assisted type you may be ok. Any chance you can find out the ratings of them, in watts, kwatts or amps?
I'm assuming the new hob's electric?
By the way, unless the cooker 6mm cable is clipped on the surface for its entire length it shouldn't be on any more than a 32Amp MCB!!!!!

 

[christian]

It will depend on what they both are. If the oven's a plug in fan assisted type you may be ok. Any chance you can find out the ratings of them, in watts, kwatts or amps?
I'm assuming the new hob's electric?
By the way, unless the cooker 6mm cable is clipped on the surface for its entire length it shouldn't be on any more than a 32Amp MCB!!!!!

Cheers for the reply mate.Not sure what the ovens pulling but i know its not fan assisted. The hobs 4kw. I'm begining to think it requires an extra circuit. Thanks again eggstar

 

[Des 56]

Now i've learned of late that it really needs a seperate feed of its own, is this true ?

Not really,as advised the loading is key
Up to 15KW The switch can control 2 appliances as long as they are not more than 2 meters distance
With diversity the 6.0mm should be ok on a 32 amp mcb

 

[christian]

Not really,as advised the loading is key
Up to 15KW The switch can control 2 appliances as long as they are not more than 2 meters distance
With diversity the 6.0mm should be ok on a 32 amp mcb

Cheers des. Much appreciated, saves a lot of work.