Heat resistant cable.

[safedepth]

I need to install a new supply in 6mm T&E to a cooker, it will pass behind an Aga which cannot be moved, on to it's final location.

My problem is the effect of the Aga's heat on the cable, there is insufficient space to install a duct of any sort to offer protection to the cable. The Aga is currently off and so I am unable to determine the maximum operating temperature behind the it. My guess is that it will not get excessively hot and 6242Y will suffice but does anyone have experience of this. I have put the customer on hold until I can give a definitive answer.

Can anybody offer any advice on which cable might best suit my needs please?

 

[Steve3948]

I thought that right down at the bottom near the plinth, there was a small void, and MT2 would fit and no heat.

 

[Doc Hudson]

Ask the manufacture what heat to expect at the rear of the appliance. AGA - Contact Us

Doc H.

 

[safedepth]

I thought that right down at the bottom near the plinth, there was a small void, and MT2 would fit and no heat.

Not on this occasion.

Thanks Doc,

I'll give that a try.

 

[Zeespark]

What about some H07 cable I think it is, heat and grease resistant? 6242YH isn't designed to be the flexible connection between a cooker and hard wiring.

H07RNF / Ho7RNF / H07RN-F H07 Cable to BS7919

AndyGuinness

 

[OnOff]

My first thought was silicone cable (always thought it was "silicon"!. Same site as your link, they do a variety:

High Temperature Cable - Trirated Cable, Intemp 250 Cable, High Temp PTFE and Silicone Cable

Just need to find somewhere who'll sell it by the meter...........also is it available in the size you want etc..........

 

[PC Electrics]

Citys and Edmundsons both do H07RN-F by the metre.

If you PM me your requirements I may be able to help as I have a stock of 3c 6mm.

Personally I always make the final connection to hobs & ovens in H07RN-F, sized according to the manufacturers instructions.

 

[Evans Electric]

My experience of Aga,s is they are really well lagged and the heat is contained withing the body of the cooker . Don't quote me but I don't think you have a problem.

 

[Doc Hudson]

My experience of Aga,s is they are really well lagged and the heat is contained withing the body of the cooker . Don't quote me but I don't think you have a problem.

I would be inclined to agree with your thinking, most ovens are designed to be efficient at retaining heat for the internal cooking function. But compared to a conventional oven, the AGA could have additional issues of exposed external pipework where the AGA is used as a water heating function. Connecting pipes may not be so well lagged?

Doc H.

 

[steptoe]

is this a proper AGA or a 'new' reworked one?

when I think of AGAs I think of proper coal/wood fired stoves with a primary function of cooking,

is this something different?

 

[safedepth]

Thanks for all of your replies, sorry for the delay but here is an update.

Having spoken with Aga technical services they advised that the heat output from the rear of the unit would be no greater than that from a small radiator. This is a gas powered unit. I ran 6mm T&E from the CU to a cabinet at the side of the Aga and installed a 2g switch, from here to the new cooker location (and behind the Aga) I ran 10mm T&E. This way I figured any derating of the cable because of the ambient heat from the Aga would be taken care of.

I hope that makes sense, I have already taken a couple of glasses of sottish water this evening, it is Thursday after all.

 

[PC Electrics]

Thanks for all of your replies, sorry for the delay but here is an update.Having spoken with Aga technical services they advised that the heat output from the rear of the unit would be no greater than that from a small radiator. This is a gas powered unit. I ran 6mm T&E from the CU to a cabinet at the side of the Aga and installed a 2g switch, from here to the new cooker location (and behind the Aga) I ran 10mm T&E. This way I figured any derating of the cable because of the ambient heat from the Aga would be taken care of.

I hope that makes sense, I have already taken a couple of glasses of sottish water this evening, it is Thursday after all.

hoping to recieve a bottle or two of same myself this Sunday!!!!