installing a new oven

[gimpchop]

Hi this is my first question. I've searched the forum and be live I'm ok but wanted to double check. Is it ok for me to install this I've to a 13a socket where my existing oven is.

Energy consumption 0.85 kWh
Rated voltage 230-240
Power 2600 2800 w
Current 11-12 amp
Top element 1200w
Bottom element 1100w
Grill 1400-2600w

There is on cable on it at the moment so I would also like to know what cable it needs to be.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Darkwood]

Hi gimpchop, welcome to the forum, I have approved for the general forum for faster response.

When Admin' is next on line you may be given DIY access and the thread relocated, this won't effect any posts already made.

Your new oven should be installed to a dedicated circuit and not plugged into your existing socket ring main, do you know if you have a dedicated cooker circuit at present?

 

[gimpchop]

Hi thanks for.the reply yes there is a dedicated circuit it goes from the fuse.box to a red switch on the kitchen wall then down to a double socket on the wall behind the oven.

 

[Andy78]

Apart from the info you have already listed what else do the instructions say ? They usually specify a size of cable and protective device needed for the hard wiring of the appliance. They also usually specify that the connection should be made by a competent person and in line with the wiring regulations.

 

[gimpchop]

Hi it specifies 3cores x 4mm
It says connect from consumer unit to a 30amp mcb
Through a double pole isolation switch
fused switch on kitchen wall then connect the fused switch to a junction box.
That's it in short.
Obviously I'm no expert but I was under the impression that as long as it was less that 3 kw it could be fired via a plug or is that compleely wrong.

 

[Octopus]

If the new oven comes with a 13A plug fitted then I would say its OK..... but if not, then reading the instructions is advisable...

 

[gimpchop]

Hi it says it needs to be connected to a 30a mcb a fused double pole switch and to a junction box.

 

[Sintra]

Well that's what you need to get done.

 

[gimpchop]

Ok am I within the law to do the work myself and get it checked by a qualified person.?

 

[Darkwood]

Ok am I within the law to do the work myself and get it checked by a qualified person.?

If you follow safe isolation procedures and do not energise until your work has been inspected and tested as safe then I would say it is ok although this job would be a callout fee for a local Electrician I would have thought, if your going to get it checked then the cost difference for him to do the work won't be much.

Check if the installation guide requires a RCD protected circuit, if so then does your circuit have an RCD protecting it? (usually a tripswitch with a test button on it), if not then its no longer as straight forward as it originally looked.

 

[Octopus]

Hi it says it needs to be connected to a 30a mcb a fused double pole switch and to a junction box.

I can't imagine it says that

 

[telectrix]

I can't imagine it says that

it might if it was a translation from chinese.

 

[gimpchop]

Hi yes it has a rcd then to a red switch then a socket. If I just need to change the socket for a junction box will that be within the law?

 

[telectrix]

Hi yes it has a rcd then to a red switch then a socket. If I just need to change the socket for a junction box will that be within the law?

post a pic. of the cooker switch. if it's a 45A switch on it's own circuit, then you need to change the socket outlet for a cooker connection unit, then from there to the cooker in 4mm or 6mm HR flex.( but most of us get by with 6mm T/E.

 

[gimpchop]

Hi thanks.