Cooker connection units

[boltonsparky]

Can anyone tell me for definate if you have to have a connection unit between the cooker switch and the cable connected to the cooker or can you connect the cable out of the switch directly to the cooker?

Thanks.

 

[Andy™]

the outlet makes thing much easier. dont think its a must though

 

[green-hornet]

This would also depend on erection method and safe isolation.

If a cooker outlet was used and the cooker removed even with the switch turned on there would be less chance of an electrical shock.

If the cable was not terminated into an outlet and was left connected at the switch this could cause a major problem.

 

[boltonsparky]

This would also depend on erection method and safe isolation.If a cooker outlet was used and the cooker removed even with the switch turned on there would be less chance of an electrical shock.

If the cable was not terminated into an outlet and was left connected at the switch this could cause a major problem.

A very good point. Thanks.

This is also the case with equiptement connected via a switched fused spur although removing the fuse would slightly reduce the risk.

 

[Adrian]

I have had a few customers saying that curry,s would not connect their cooker if there was not a outlet

 

[NozSpark]

I had one of these the other day...

Nothing but monkeys!

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Can anyone tell me for definate if you have to have a connection unit between the cooker switch and the cable connected to the cooker or can you connect the cable out of the switch directly to the cooker?Thanks.

The cooker connection plate also incorporates a strain relief clamp to keep the cable in the connection,

a normal cooker switch does not incorporate an such clamp.

So IF you did connect up to the switch alone.. some additional clamping to restrain the cable would be needed.

Also..

the reg that does cover it IMHO is 134.1.1

"good workmanship & proper materials" et al!

 

[Evans Electric]

As others have said, Bolt On , the outlet makes it safe on new build or when the cooker has been removed. I guess Currys are not allowed to access the switch itself as its live, outlet can be isolated.

Keep wandering ,

Deke

 

[NozSpark]

As others have said, Bolt On , the outlet makes it safe on new build or when the cooker has been removed. I guess Currys are not allowed to access the switch itself as its live, outlet can be isolated.Keep wandering ,

Deke

I'd say thats the crux of it!

 

[hoppy]

I don't want to sound thick, but am still new to this game (although it's not a game) and learning all the lingo. I know what a cooker switch is, but just want to grasp when you are talking about an outlet unit do you mean a fcu and would that be switched or not?

Thanks guys sorry to sound a bit dumb!

 

[ianmacd]

As in one of these: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GU4050.html

 

[hoppy]

Thanks Ianmacd.

so i take it for example, you take your twin & earth to the cooker switch above the worktop, and run twin & earth down behind to were the cooker is gonna be to the cooker plate, then connect the flex from the cooker to the cooker plate also?

sorry guys, have only been in the trade a year and the firm i work for only does commercial & industrial work, so hardly done any domestic.

Currently trying to teach myself some domestic stuff, lights and sockets easy, but need to learn the little extra bits for things like showers, cookers and alarms.

Your help and advice is much appreciated.

Cheers

Craig

 

[Andy™]

so i take it for example, you take your twin & earth to the cooker switch above the worktop, and run twin & earth down behind to were the cooker is gonna be to the cooker plate, then connect the flex from the cooker to the cooker plate also?

yes, although its common practice to sue T&E between wall and cooker

 

[a1]

Sue T&E, Andy? Can you sue cable? ]

 

[Badger]

Sue T&E, Andy? Can you sue cable? ]

:^O :^O:^O

 

[ianmacd]

Sue T&E, Andy? Can you sue cable? ]

Only in America.

 

[Theorysparky]

Sue T&E, Andy? Can you sue cable? ]

i dated her once !!

 

[Andy™]

Sue T&E, Andy? Can you sue cable? ]

you can sue anything, even something that doesnt exist