dual fuel cookers

[Andi Piercy]

Hi ive been asked to fit a duel fuel cooker, as a spark i can only do the electrical side. What im wanting to know is, is the existing cooker circuit acceptable to attach the new cooker to or do i need to upgrade any part of it, up to now ive only done single electric cookers.
Andi

 

[Knobhead]

With the information you've given, god knows.

 

[Andi Piercy]

its all the info ive been given, ha. Im guessing its just the same but just wanted to make sure first.

 

[Octopus]

Guessing is always a nice safe way to plan and execute a job .... or is it execute the client?

 

[trev]

Yeah it'll be fine mate. Oh on second thoughts maybe it won't be.
Shall I consult my crystal ball?

 

[Andi Piercy]

haha yes, no i havnt started the job, all i want to know is if the circuit would need to be upgraded. if not then i don need to take extra parts with me. As i mentioned ive only installed single electric cookers. Actually thought a forum of more experienced electricians may have advice on the matter.

 

[Octopus]

haha yes, no i havnt started the job, all i want to know is if the circuit would need to be upgraded. if not then i don need to take extra parts with me. As i mentioned ive only installed single electric cookers. Actually thought a forum of more experienced electricians may have advice on the matter.

We would have IF you asked a sensible question with all the salient points!!

 

[trev]

Here's two of the questions you need answers to mate.
What MCB is there at present
What cable is there at present
Twas just a gentle ribbing, my apologies but this forum is a lot like a site. Given a chance you will be the butt of jokes

 

[Andi Piercy]

6mm cable fed from the 32a mcb, into the 45a cooker socket then fed down to the connection plate

I dont yet know the rating of the cooker.
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[trev]

Im guessing electric oven?
Rating plate, diversity tables, distance from CU for VD, etc etc will tell you the rest Andi
Good luck

 

[Andi Piercy]

Yeah the new one will be electric and gas. Not touching the gas bit tho.
Cheers mate thank you.:cheesy:

 

[telectrix]

well, 6mm cable from 32A MCB is good for up to at least a rating of 12kW.

 

[sparkdog]

Dual fuel is usually gas hob and electric fan oven or ovens so supply should be more than adequate.

 

[plugsandsparks]

As a general rule, i don't install or quote for any job without knowing the demand of what i am connecting. So without a rating plate or a manufactures instructions its pretty worthless even worrying about it.
There are some pretty big cookers out there

 

[Engineer54]

well, 6mm cable from 32A MCB is good for up to at least a rating of 12kW.

That would be 15KW ...lol!!