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Regulations Relating To Position Of Socket/Fused Spur For Gas Cooker
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<blockquote data-quote="pejayuk" data-source="post: 520616" data-attributes="member: 34286"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>I've just joined the Forum and would be very grateful for any advice on the following.</p><p></p><p>I'm having a new gas cooker delivered next week and have paid a fair amount on top for the installation.</p><p></p><p>My existing cooker just has a 3 pin plug attached to the flex. It goes to a single switched socket directly behind the cooker, at a height of about 400mm from skirting board. I'm happy with this arrangement, but I've since noticed in the product description, that it must be hardwired to a fused connection unit. Is there a reason/advantage to this? Many of the other cookers (Including some from the same manufacturer) say they have a 3 pin plug attached and just need a 13A socket.</p><p></p><p>My main concern though is, I have read stuff saying the socket or FCU cannot be at the back of the cooker. And, that it has to be easily accessible so it can be isolated.</p><p></p><p>I've tried phoning the store for clarification, but they didn't seem very sure either.</p><p></p><p>I still probably have time to find someone to swap the socket for a FCU. If it does have to be moved though, that might be a problem, as there isn't anywhere suitable (except perhaps the adjacent cupboard, but that is very narrow and has the main water stopcock in).</p><p></p><p>I was just wondering if there is anything in the regulations that could help me decide what I need to do? Perhaps I am worrying too much. On the other hand, when the installers turn up, if they can't fit it because I don't have the correct outlet, or if it's in the wrong place, I'll probably lose my installation fee as they'll say it's my fault. Equally, I don't want the hassle and expense of having things altered if it isn't necessary.</p><p></p><p>Many thanks in advance to anyone who read this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pejayuk, post: 520616, member: 34286"] Hi, I've just joined the Forum and would be very grateful for any advice on the following. I'm having a new gas cooker delivered next week and have paid a fair amount on top for the installation. My existing cooker just has a 3 pin plug attached to the flex. It goes to a single switched socket directly behind the cooker, at a height of about 400mm from skirting board. I'm happy with this arrangement, but I've since noticed in the product description, that it must be hardwired to a fused connection unit. Is there a reason/advantage to this? Many of the other cookers (Including some from the same manufacturer) say they have a 3 pin plug attached and just need a 13A socket. My main concern though is, I have read stuff saying the socket or FCU cannot be at the back of the cooker. And, that it has to be easily accessible so it can be isolated. I've tried phoning the store for clarification, but they didn't seem very sure either. I still probably have time to find someone to swap the socket for a FCU. If it does have to be moved though, that might be a problem, as there isn't anywhere suitable (except perhaps the adjacent cupboard, but that is very narrow and has the main water stopcock in). I was just wondering if there is anything in the regulations that could help me decide what I need to do? Perhaps I am worrying too much. On the other hand, when the installers turn up, if they can't fit it because I don't have the correct outlet, or if it's in the wrong place, I'll probably lose my installation fee as they'll say it's my fault. Equally, I don't want the hassle and expense of having things altered if it isn't necessary. Many thanks in advance to anyone who read this. [/QUOTE]
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