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i have just bought a range cooker that is dual fuel, its mostly gas but has an electric hob/warmer, in the specs it says the max load is 7.2kw but it has a plug top? i need to put a socket in for it but not sure if i can use the existing wiring and downrate the mcb?

Rob
 
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Something does not ring true.
You cannot run 7300 watts on a 13a plug top.
This will need direct connection on a separate circuit.
Normally run in 6mm cable.

are you sure the plug top is not for the spark to light the gas?
 
there is only a plug top, no plate for a fixed connection, the electrical side of it is only ignition and a small hob/plate heater so i would assume it doesnt pull much ampage, just referring to the literature that came with it says max load @ 230v 7.2 kw, which has me a bit confused
 
Is it possible that the user manual covers more than one model of your range and that they do a fully electrical version of it, and you have missed that bit in the instructions lol.
 
No chance! In total 7 kw mate you warmer plate is 13 amp the rest is kw in gas I know I have one
 
agree witrh sedgy. the kWratring for the cooker will include the gas equivalent on kw like they do with your gas bill, convert cu m to kwatts so you can't understand it.
 
if the appliance already comes fitted with a BS plug top from the manufacterer - then the power requirements have already been assessed for you.
 
No insult aimed or intended was just stating a fact
Your plugtop will power your hotplate and warmer that's all
 

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