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Sorry yes I removed the plastic cover over the cables, I mean is the part the wires are attached to outdated and likely to be condemned or would it still be classed as safe to fit a new cooker? I fitted the last cooker myself hence the poor wiring job as I have no knowledge of electrics but I am presuming the wire can be stripped back and still usedWhat do they mean safe to do so, health and safety wise due to the current covid situation or electrically safe. That outlet plate needs replacing as it has no cable clamp fitted and the cable currently connected to it is somewhat poor. Have you removed the cover plate.
Ok thank you, is this the cable clamp?It has no cable clamp fitted, it needs replacing.
Ok thank you, so so you would recommend getting an electrician in instead of the suppliers electricianThey may also be looking for RCD protection on the circuit. May not be technically required by BS7671 (the regulations), but they will be going by the cookers' installation instructions. They will not deviate from that.
Thank you very much for your advice , u really appreciate it! I have 2 steam vents on my cooker but steam gas only ever came out of one, do you think this is because of the way I fitted it?I would advise getting an electrician for a few reasons.
You need a new cooker outlet. with cable clamp and front cover (the clamp is fitted before the cover)
The circuit will be tested to ensure its safe BEFORE connecting your new cooker.
The cable going from the the outlet to the cooker should be flexible, not grey twin and earth as it is now
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