Fitting a Hob

[hawkeyefxr]

We have an electric double oven, we want to fit and electric Hob to replace the gas one. Is it just a case of upping the MCB to take the load.
Must stress i will not do the work.

 

[Sharpend]

No not necessarily, you need to make an assessment of the cable that is installed it may not be suitable for additional load.
Best have an electrician take a look.

 

[BorisJ]

You do realise electricity is 4 times the cost of gas don’t you?

 

[King Arthur]

. . . . which is why anyone with mains gas who buys a heat pump is wasting their money

 

[revor]

An induction hob is more efficient than a gas hob it is quicker an uses less energy. How it equates as to whether it is cheaper is borderline I think. Look into it a bit deeper. We have an induction hob and think it is great and cheap to run because we have Solar pv and battery. They are dearer than a gas hob (can be a lot) but dead easy to keep clean.

 

[BorisJ]

My first induction job lasted 5 years then failed and had to be replaced. An additional cost over a gas hob which I have never had fail.

 

[michael8554]

Wouldn't consider any other kind of hob after getting a De Deitrich Induction Hob 7 years ago.

And spares are available.