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I am often installing two 3.5kw ovens in one kitchen which amounts to 30amps.
I cant see that there are any problems with supplying them both with a single 4mm on 32mcb, (installation method c)
i have normally supplied it in 6mm but just wondering really. is it just bad practice, in case they uprate the ovens?
 
I am often installing two 3.5kw ovens in one kitchen which amounts to 30amps.
I cant see that there are any problems with supplying them both with a single 4mm on 32mcb, (installation method c)
i have normally supplied it in 6mm but just wondering really. is it just bad practice, in case they uprate the ovens?
Will depend on what the cable sizing calculations turn up, doesn't it???????????
 
So bizarre when you run a 6mm then from the cooker outlet plate you use their cable that is a 1.5 or 2.5mm flex - I sometimes shake my fist at technological improvements!
I’m deffo one for 4mm runs if cable length and load don’t scupper the idea.
More people are having duel fuel so it’s a piddly oven that will never get over 9 amps with the wind behind it!
 
Good thread, I've had this discussion before. Simply put do the calcs on the cable / installation method and fit the right cable - if that's 4mm then so be it. However, a look at the manufacturers data sheet will advise the size they recommend (this has little regard to the installation method of course)! I do wonder how many ovens were fitted (with installation calcs) and then loft / void was filled with insulation maybe years later negating the installation!
 
Remember - if the oven is delivered and fitted by the supplier, they will simply not install it if they deem the cable the wrong size and they are told the 'minimum' size it should be. Your calcs may be correct but the oven / hob doesn't get fitted and you get called back - not good.
 
I think that, in this instance, future proofing seems to be a smaller CSA cable - I’m kidding but does seem to be the case!
 

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