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(My Bold) the concern is with the rating of the actual socket, as already been pointed out ^^ a double socket is only rated for 20A continuous use. This means the actual socket accessory rating not the rating of the circuit feeding it. This should have been considered as part of the electrical design for this job. Its not that it posses an immediate safety issue, since the ovens are not likely to have a continuous demand at full rating, its that the socket will most likely deteriorate far quicker and create a possible (avoidable) future fault.Firstly, thank you all for your help and advice.
I've just phoned the electrician. He said it makes no difference whether the ovens are plugged into a double socket or two single sockets as it's wired off the 32A ring main. He said the wiring into the junction box is going nowhere, it's very secure. He said he will screw everything onto the wall and not leave it dangling. I forgot to mention the metal back on the double socket and any IP, I'll throw them into the conversation when I see him next week, though I'm sure he'll have an answer (hopefully valid). I will also ask for a minor works certificate on completion.
Do his explanations sound reasonable to you? Thank you
I have seen situations where electric heaters of similar rating have been left on for long periods of time and created visible heat damage to the plug and socket outlet.