Logan Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 New oven instructions say it requires hardwiring into its own dedicated circuit with 4mm cable. The ‘cooker’ circuit is currently connected to the induction hob (32A). I was hoping to connect the new oven (13A) to the same circuit if it was 45A but have discovered it says it’s only 30A on the ‘cooker’ circuit at the consumer unit. What are my options? (The old oven was plug-in so there is a spare socket at the back of the cabinets but it’s part of a 30A ring). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 what size is the installed cable for the cooker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 47 minutes ago, dpmiller said: what size is the installed cable for the cooker? This is what I’ve got Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattg4321 Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 That doesn’t look like a safe installation. The back box is for an old cooker control unit. No longer made and nothing will fit it that I know of. The 45A isolator switch looks to be bodged. Looks like a neon that has been interfered with. Also the earthing assembly has been pulled off the plate, so if that neon is as sketchy as it looks you could have a very dangerous situation brewing. What you are wanting to do should be possible, taking into account diversity, but you need to get someone who knows what they are doing to sort that abomination out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattg4321 Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Also, if the circuit is indeed 30A (not 32A), it’s likely the fuseboard/consumer unit will want updating really. Is it a rewireable fuse or an MCB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 Cheers guys. Ended up using spare shower cable which was no longer being used and wired it into a 20A fused socket to power the oven. The old cooker set up is getting replaced with a new one 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 You still get cooker switches to fit these large back boxes MK K5011 for the MK version 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Looks like you have green only earth sleeving so it’s looking like this part of the installation could be over 50 years old. worth thinking about if you are planning new kitchens etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattg4321 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 hours ago, TonyT said: You still get cooker switches to fit these large back boxes MK K5011 for the MK version Must admit I’ve never had reason to look for these and always assumed they were now obsolete as I’ve never seen them fitted new or being sold anywhere. 20 years in the trade, learn something new most weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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