Induction or Ceramic hob

[ruston]

They look like 6mm and 4mm to me .
The outlet shown in post 5 can easily take 10mm . option B if I am understanding you correctly.
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[Steviecuk]

option B if I am understanding you correctly.

I need to measure the size of the cables exactly, but I have drawn a diagram by hand of what it's like now (A) of which I would like to just be able to change the '13a fuse' to an oven outlet thing and wire the flex from the new job into that.

And option B using the splitter/dual outlet. However that one will involve cutting into the plasterboard wall, unwiring the socket completely and hiding the splitter box into the wall. Basically a bit more work so I'm hoping that I can just use the spur thatbis already there. Especially as it's already wired to the 32A line and just needs a change of fuse spur to an outlet.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Personally, I don't like unnecessary junctions, especially where higher-currents are involved.
Better to cable direct from the dual outlet directly to the oven and hob.

 

[Rpa07]

Personally, I don't like unnecessary junctions, especially where higher-currents are involved.
Better to cable direct from the dual outlet directly to the oven and hob.

To the OP - as quote above. The double outlet is designed to give your feed strait to the appliance or socket outlet so if designed well with measurements, provide enough cable of the right CSA to terminate direct.

 

[ruston]

As both above , still B but direct from dual outlet , no further junctions needed.
Sorry didn't reply sooner , Just got back from Mexico lol.

 

[Steviecuk]

Thanks for your replies. Please don't think I'm questioning you, I just want to learn, but why is it better to have that's dual splitter and not just keep it as it is with two twin and earth cables coming straight out of the cooker switch? Is there a reason or is it just how you like to do things?

 

[ruston]

Nothing to stop you keeping it as it is if it compliant .
It depends on the situation in your kitchen . Usually the oven and hob are in close proximity so directly below the cooker circuit isolator switch you would usually have an outlet the same as, or similar to the one shown.
As you can see wired from an outlet allows you to replace an appliance without disturbing the fixed wiring.
As long as it is compliant , and preferably neat , really it is fine either way you do it.

 

[Steviecuk]

Thanks Ruston. I mean I'm guessing it's compliant as it's from the original install when the house was built (only 8 years ago).

My issue is that the oven is about 3 meters away from where the hob will be. It's in a tall larder unit as it's a double oven so not next to the hob. If I was to put the dual splitter in I would have to rip the wall apart to find the original wiring behind it just to put the dual splitter in. Then hide it all behind the wall again. Thats why I was hoping to leave it as is and just change the 13A fused spur at the end of the current hob spur.

 

[Midwest]

First off, I would recommend the employment of a competent electrician, to carry out this work.

Either way is suitable, just make sure you have sufficient depth box behind cooker outlet, 47mm minimum and that the faceplate can accept the cables you are going to terminate inside it. If this is a new kitchen, then the cables can be run in the service void behind the units, I normally use the plinth area. The only bit that would need flushing in, is between worktop and faceplate, unless your going for the rustic look!

By the by, the glass surface of a ceramic/induction hobs are a real nightmare to keep clean, even with propriety cleaners!

 

[Rpa07]

"By the by, the glass surface of a ceramic/induction hobs are a real nightmare to keep clean, even with propriety cleaners!"

Way to bring the party down @Midwest - bummer! Parties over everyone, go home -and take your special magnetic saucepans with you!

 

[HandySparks]

By the by, the glass surface of a ceramic/induction hobs are a real nightmare to keep clean, even with propriety cleaners!

Have you experienced this with induction hobs? I would expect them to be easier to keep clean than the ordinary ceramic hobs because their surface temperature will be much lower.

 

[Midwest]

This thread starting to feel like it should belong in some cookery forum
Experienced it with a ceramic hob, I know someone who has an induction hob. I could ask......

 

[FatAlan]

We have an induction job which is great for keeping clean. You have to make sure you have iron based pans that have completely flat bases. They heat up really quick and are easy to control so would beat a halogen any day however from a pure cooking point of view I prefer gas. On the plus side I have a mother in law who loves cleaning and loves polishing our induction job even more!

 

[telectrix]

trying to do toast on an induction hob is a nightmare. gimme gas every time.

 

[Midwest]

Could get the missus to breath on it