Can this be wired into a 13a plug?

[CotswoldDoItUpper]

I have inherited an induction job that I might stick into the utility room (mainly for making jam etc). The label on the bottom

suggests it can be wired into a standard 230v circuit. Is there any reason I can’t wire it onto a plug and simply plug it in to a socket? Thought it’d be wise to check here first!! 
 

thanks! 
 

 

[ProDave]

Probably not. Induction hobs are usually high power.  Are there any other rating plates or other info, even a make and model number.

[jfb]

Indeed, the fact it runs on 230v doesn’t say how much power it uses

[CotswoldDoItUpper]

It’s an AEG induction hob. No

other info on it, just the number on the sticker which could be a model number. A05 5380 01.

[Bonner]

Most induction hobs are 7.5kW / 32A, way over the rating of a 3 pin plug and normal circuits. It needs a dedicated supply off it’s own fuse/breaker.

[Alan Ambrose]

If you google the code you gave above you might (after a couple of jumps) find the same number as me for that product: that is 7.35 kW.

 

Max for a UK plug is about 3kW, and actually 3kW often doesn't work too well if either the plug or socket isn't high very quality - you can get arcing and heat.

 

In principle you could do it and expect the 13A fuse in the plug to blow if you used more than one ring/zone.

 

But I wouldn't.

 

I'm sure a qualified electrician will be along in a jiffy, but the 'right way' of doing it would be a dedicated circuit to the consumer unit on say 20A or 32A wiring / breaker and out to a proper cooker-rated switched spur with the hob directly wired in.

 

Or just buy yourself a single/double zone hob less than 3kW.

Edited December 29, 2022 by Alan Ambrose

[billt]

Some induction hobs are designed to be able to work from a 13A plug. They limit the total power to the rings to use less than 13A.

 

This probably isn't one of those though.

[CotswoldDoItUpper]

Thanks @Alan Ambrosethats a good search! Def not a plug then! 
 

There is an already a 45a cooker circuit there with a switched fused spur and an existing double oven wired into it. Does anyone think I can add this hob to that circuit? I guess 45a is enough for the oven but not the hob as well?!?

[ProDave]

8 minutes ago, CotswoldDoItUpper said:

Thanks @Alan Ambrosethats a good search! Def not a plug then! 
 

There is an already a 45a cooker circuit there with a switched fused spur and an existing double oven wired into it. Does anyone think I can add this hob to that circuit? I guess 45a is enough for the oven but not the hob as well?!?

Ovens take surprisingly little so I would go with that.

 

Click make this handy double appliance cooker connection unit, swap the existing one for this to connect both the oven and the hob.   https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/AA45DCOP.html

 

 

[gravelrash]

its designed for 3 phase but can be used on single with split live and identical to De Dietrich - as per diagrams, but they must be hardwired with 40amp min and 6mm cable. Do not share connection.

[TonyT]

It can be used on 230 volt but not a 13 amp plug top, needs hardwired as others also have advised.