Using an Induction Hob and Fan over at Same Time

[DanMiddle]

Hi,

I have a 1800 watt induction hob and 2300 watt fan oven. Both use 13 amp plugs. Are they using too much power to use at same time?

Thanks for reading

 

[Baddegg]

Depends what circuit they plugged into i suppose....

 

[GBDamo]

Hi,

I have a 1800 watt induction hob and 2300 watt fan oven. Both use 13 amp plugs. Are they using too much power to use at same time?

Thanks for reading

Depends very much on the nature of the of the circuit they are fed from.

If on a 16A radial then possibly if all elements are in use at the same time.

If on a 32A ring circuit then it's unlikely to cause an issue on their own but may when other appliances are in use.

This is why cookers are usually fed on their own circuit.

More detail is needed on how they are fed.

What size is the fuse/breaker that isolates the ovens and is there any circuit description, like "kitchen sockets", "cooker".

 

[GBDamo]

Depends what circuit they plugged into i suppose....

Beat me to it, and briefer.

 

[DanMiddle]

Depends very much on the nature of the of the circuit they are fed from.

If on a 16A radial then possibly if all elements are in use at the same time.

If on a 32A ring circuit then it's unlikely to cause an issue on their own but may when other appliances are in use.

This is why cookers are usually fed on their own circuit.

More detail is needed on how they are fed.

What size is the fuse/breaker that isolates the ovens and is there any circuit description, like "kitchen sockets", "cooker".

Thanks for the reply.

They're plugged into the same socket which is on a 23amp ring main. Also on that circuit is a fridge freezer and a seperate freezer. It's not an oven socket.

We've got them plugged in the conservatory for the time being as a new kitchen is being fitted.

We had them both on earlier for the firs time but the fan oven seemed to have stopped working when we put the hob, and i haven't manged to get it going again, so im worried it's damaged the new oven, but it does have power going to it, and nothing tripped out.

We bought this oven and hob as they are plug in ones, so there's no need to wire them to a spur or put in a separate cable (at least that's what i thought).

 

[GBDamo]

It's unlikely for one oven to damage the other. One may be faulty.

If the MCB (32A I'm guessing, not 23A' as it don't exist) is not tripping then you aren't at present overloading.

This doesn't mean you won't if the perfect storm of high demand items all kick in at once, for instance the compressor in fridge/freezers use relatively high current on start up.

There is also a recommendation in the regs that all fixed loads over 2KW are on a dedicated feed.

Personally I'd like to see them on their own circuit.

Thanks for the reply.

They're plugged into the same socket which is on a 23amp ring main. Also on that circuit is a fridge freezer and a seperate freezer. It's not an oven socket.

We've got them plugged in the conservatory for the time being as a new kitchen is being fitted.

We had them both on earlier for the firs time but the fan oven seemed to have stopped working when we put the hob, and i haven't manged to get it going again, so im worried it's damaged the new oven, but it does have power going to it, and nothing tripped out.

We bought this oven and hob as they are plug in ones, so there's no need to wire them to a spur or put in a separate cable (at least that's what i thought).

 

[telectrix]

Thanks for the reply.

They're plugged into the same socket which is on a 23amp ring main. Also on that circuit is a fridge freezer and a seperate freezer. It's not an oven socket.

We've got them plugged in the conservatory for the time being as a new kitchen is being fitted.

We had them both on earlier for the firs time but the fan oven seemed to have stopped working when we put the hob, and i haven't manged to get it going again, so im worried it's damaged the new oven, but it does have power going to it, and nothing tripped out.

We bought this oven and hob as they are plug in ones, so there's no need to wire them to a spur or put in a separate cable (at least that's what i thought).

each appliance on it's own should not cause any problems, but both together off the same circuit is pushing it. i suggest getting a local sparks in with a view to installign a dedicated cooker circiut. as yoo having th ekitchen refitted, now is the time to do it.

 

[telectrix]

where's spellcheck when you need it.

 

[ruston]

And if both are run from the same double socket you are inviting trouble.

 

[DanMiddle]

It's unlikely for one oven to damage the other. One may be faulty.

If the MCB (32A I'm guessing, not 23A' as it don't exist) is not tripping then you aren't at present overloading.

This doesn't mean you won't if the perfect storm of high demand items all kick in at once, for instance the compressor in fridge/freezers use relatively high current on start up.

There is also a recommendation in the regs that all fixed loads over 2KW are on a dedicated feed.

Personally I'd like to see them on their own circuit.

Yeah, 32amp (man, im tired.).

I've got an electrician coming this week to have a look.

The whole point of getting ones with plugs was to avoid putting in a cooker circuit, but looks like im going to have to have one after all.

Thanks for all your help.

 

[Baddegg]

where's spellcheck when you need it.

Buzz took it....

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Diversity?

 

[GBDamo]

Diversity?

He has a black hob and a white oven, what more can he do.

 

[GBDamo]

Diversity?

Serious answer, diversity is more relevant to the design of a new installation not to how much load Joe public can put on an existing one, that's limited by his thirst for power and the protective device.

 

[Zerax]

He has a black hob and a white oven, what more can he do.

And he tells us that his oven is now disabled...