induction hob cable size

[leep82]

Ive been asked to install a new circuit for an induction hob. The customer doesnt have the appliance as of yet but after a little bit of searching i managed to find the technical info i was after. The total load is stated as 3.68kw, but it also states that there are 2 x burners rated at 1.4kw and 2 others rated at 1.8kw. Obviously adding the burners together gives me a rating much bigger than the 3.68kw stated. As the kitchen is due to be plastered this week i need to get my first fix done for this circuit and was just wondering whether to cover my arse with a cable big enough to take the load of the 4 x burners or whether a diversity factor has been applied and i should just work of the 3.68kw total load.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Although you havnt really helped have you, where do you get your 10kw from. Is this the 4 x burners added together with the 3.68kw total load? If so why isnt the total load stated as 10kw? All youve done is try to be cocky and completely missed my my point with your accusations, i can only assume you know everything with such an attitude.

oh....

i can assure you he dont...lol..

 

[iamelectric]

the manufacturer has done the diversity calculation for tou and 3.68kw is about right

 

[leep82]

Thanks iamelectric i did wonder if this is the case. So in this thread alone i have a few different answers, so not as obvious as some people suggest. Theres even another thread started and i can only assume they are reffering to this thread of mine when they complain about people not knowing how to apply diversity! Now where do i say i dont know how to apply diversity?

 

[iamelectric]

lol just take it on the chin mate its just part of this forum , doesnt matter what you ask you will get all sorts of ---- off people , just go with it

 

[Sparkysoldman]

leep82. before you come on this site asking for help please understand that electricians are gods and anyone looking for help will be mocked for the egregious imbeciles they are.

never have so many been critisised by so few ..............


usually the same old gang !!!!!!!

 

[Geoffsd]

Don't burners use gas?

 

[Hawkmoon]

the manufacturer has done the diversity calculation for tou and 3.68kw is about right

If they have done this calculation for you they would need to stipulate that it is for 'normal' domestic use and presumably assume you have a socket outlet on your cooker switch?
Bear in mind the calculation of diversity allowance is the responsibility of the installer - not the manufacturer.

You could be installing this hob in a commercial kitchen.

 

[iamelectric]

lol see what a mean

 

[Octopus]

lol just take it on the chin mate its just part of this forum , doesnt matter what you ask you will get all sorts of ---- off people , just go with it

Sorry matey, can't agree with that. Just need to think about what you post, the more constructive the OP, then the more constructive the replies will be.

 

[leep82]

lol just take it on the chin mate its just part of this forum , doesnt matter what you ask you will get all sorts of ---- off people , just go with it

Sorry matey, can't agree with that. Just need to think about what you post, the more constructive the OP, then the more constructive the replies will be.

and the problem with my OP is what exactly?

 

[DPG]

Agree with Murdoch. There are a hell of a lot of good posts with sound advice given. Daz

 

[DPG]

and the problem with my OP is what exactly?

Without wanting to put words into Murdoch's mouth, I think he is replying to iamelectric's comment about it not mattering what you ask you will get ---- back. Daz

 

[Octopus]

Without wanting to put words into Murdoch's mouth, I think he is replying to iamelectric's comment about it not mattering what you ask you will get ---- back. Daz

Spot on DPG. Look at IAMELECTRIC's posts and you will see precisely what I mean.

 

[iamelectric]

^^^^ he loves me really!!!

 

[pepparz]

never have so many been critisised by so few ..............


usually the same old gang !!!!!!!

this is of course a sarcastic comment