UK Fitting new ceramic hob

[Kb2010]

Hi, I’m after a bit of advice please, my ceramic hob has cracked so I’ve bought a new one with the intention of fitting it myself. The new hob has now arrived but it’s got a cable already fitted which has 4 wires, L1, L2, N and E.

The cable fitted to my old hob has only three wires, is it possible to fit the existing 3 wire cable to the new hob? The diagram inside the book for the new hob also shows three wires.

I have added some pictures, the first three are the existing hob and the rest are the new hob and booklet.

I’ve previously replaced plug sockets and light fittings myself, but if it’s a case of wiring the new hob into the wall then I’ll be leaving that to an electrician.

any help would be appreciated,

thanks

 

[littlespark]

I have never heard this before. Can you explain why?

It’s more the crimps on the end. They give a better connection under screw terminals rather than multi strand flex.
The OP may not have the right tools to fit new crimps.

 

[Kb2010]

Thank you all for your advice, we had the hob fitted by an electrician, both live wires were connected up and it’s all working fine.

 

[telectrix]

Thank you all for your advice, we had the hob fitted by an electrician, both live wires were connected up and it’s all working fine.

thanks for the feedback.