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Is it really that difficult, if there is a dedicated 32amp cooker circuit to a cut out, surely two 13amp sockets off that circuit will solve the problem?
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Thankyou, hope it's as easy as that, though the electrician is insisting the double socket the 2 ovens are plugged into is fine. Everyone else says it's not and 2 separate single sockets are required. I understand why. Anyway I'm going to get a different electrician in for a second opinion as there are other potential issues that have also cropped up through this post.Is it really that difficult, if there is a dedicated 32amp cooker circuit to a cut out, surely two 13amp sockets off that circuit will solve the problem?
Should have said "two separate dedicated circuits at 13amp off the 32amp cooker circuit" and of course sorting out the back and junction box.Is it really that difficult, if there is a dedicated 32amp cooker circuit to a cut out, surely two 13amp sockets off that circuit will solve the problem?
it's still 1 circuit, fed from 1 OCPD. but split into 2 points of use.Should have said "two separate dedicated circuits at 13amp off the 32amp cooker circuit" and of course sorting out the back and junction box.
Yes, but off a dedicated 32amp cooker circuit and gets over the two 13amp plugs problem.it's still 1 circuit, fed from 1 OCPD. but split into 2 points of use.
Hello everyone, I'm a new homeowner member and would be really grateful for some advice as I know virtually nothing about electrics. My question/worry involves two single ovens I've just had fitted that the electrician has plugged into a double socket. There is also an isolation switch fitted in the cupboard. I have read that a double socket is good for 20 amps, these two ovens are 2.85kw each and are fitted with 13 amp plugs. Doesn't this add up to 26 amps being used if both ovens are on at the same time? Isn't that a potential fire hazard? Previously in the same place was a slot in double oven cooker wired in with a thick cable. I have also had an induction hob fitted and that has been wired in. I have mentioned my worries to the electrician who tried to explain things to me (went over my head) and ultimately said a double socket is fine. But I'm still unsure and it's niggling me.View attachment 63687 I've attached a photo. Any help would be appreciated. Thankyou
Are you saying that there's an electric hob on this circuit as well as the two ovens??
Yes it as to the hobIs that where one of those other cables from the round jb went do you think?
Yep. Until the new electrician can put everything right I'm only going to use one of the ovens and go steady with the hobAre you saying that there's an electric hob on this circuit as well as the two ovens??
Yes it's an electric hob. I feel relieved that the new electrician is putting in another supply. ?Gas hob or electric hob? I thought I saw some reference to a igniter (for a gas hob) earlier in the thread.
If it is an electric hob, a 32A circuit is definitely overloaded, and at least one of the ovens needs its own dedicated supply from the CU, or the whole lot needs upgrading to a 40A or more circuit. Sounds like your new sparky might know what he's doing.
Yes it is an induction hob. I will check wattage ratings match, thankyouIs this an induction hob, as they need a substantial supply compared to a halogen hob, make sure the wattage rating of the hob and cable match.
Not necessarily. Some have software that makes sure the total current drawn at any instant is kept down to sensible levels.Is this an induction hob, as they need a substantial supply compared to a halogen hob
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