two 3.5kw ovens

MvP Electrics · Nov 1, 2009

hi everyone,

i went back to a job that i previously changed a consumer unit and certified. and i have noticed the builders/kitchen fitters have attached two 3.5kw ovens to a 32amp mcb 3 socket ring circuit wired in 2.5mm twin and earth. i have told the client. what else can i do? help grately appreciated.

thanks

calv68 · Nov 1, 2009

if they knew they were getting electric ovens why didnt they ask you to pull a 6mm feed in whilst you done the new board. and how have they connected the ovens

Cabose · Nov 1, 2009

Theres not much you can do . As this is a kitchen it should have a dedicated cooker circuit as there are limits on cookers etc in ring circuits not exceeding 2kw which sould be on a radial. Have they been hard wired ? If so they have altered your circuit and it nothing to do with you. Write a letter to Home owner / builder explaining this and potential mcb tripping due to overload and keep a copy with your certification. Show it to your accessor next time. If they have problems they will probably call you back.

ian.settle1 · Nov 1, 2009

MvP Electrics said:
hi everyone,

i went back to a job that i previously changed a consumer unit and certified. and i have noticed the builders/kitchen fitters have attached two 3.5kw ovens to a 32amp mcb 3 socket ring circuit wired in 2.5mm twin and earth. i have told the client. what else can i do? help grately appreciated.

thanks

Was the LABC notified by the kitchen fitters, bet they didn't notify so why not inform them to the LABC.