New cooker - Installation

[Dambo]

I've just been to look at a job to install a new feed for a cooker (electric oven). Even though the oven only requires a 2.5mm cable I was thinking of suggesting to the customer to run a larger cable so that if in the future they change to an electric hob and oven they won't need to run another cable. Any feedback on this would be welcome.

 

[ianmacd]

Makes sense. Some lay people assume that its a 6mm cable anyway and would install a huge hob on that.

 

[Smugley]

Larger cookers may require a 32a supply so I'd give them the choice but encourage them to install at least 4mm, preferably 6mm cable. Especially if they're going to put down new flooring!

 

[moose man]

i just put a new oven in for my self 6mm to the 45A isolater and click dual connection unit .Then 4mm ho5vv-f flex to the oven @ 4,5 KW

HOB @ 5.4 KW

32A MCB

the option is there if i put a bigger hob in up to isolater with the 6MM at a latter date

click dual cooker points are sound as there is loads of room for the cables

 

[mapleford]

Does the oven come with its own flex? Does it require to be fused at 16A. Check it as a lot do! If so could run to an enclosure in a one of cupboards with 6mm and 32/45A MCB in board, then come down in enclosure to 16A for oven leaving separate way for hobs, extra, ovens, etc... Just a thought.

 

[PC Electrics]

No need for a second enclosure, it's just over complicating it and adding cost. Just put in the 6mm and put it on a 16A if that's what the oven needs. It can be changed to 32A later if needed.