New kitchen, multi switches

[Steviecuk]

Fair enough, but it seems clear the OP is doing the work himself if you read the posts, no issue with that but I would prefer it if that was stated rather than wool being pulled over eyes over alleged electricians.

No that's me. I'm doing some bits myself but not the stuff that needs to be signed off. I'm chasing walls and digging channels because some of them I have to before fitting the units.

The oven isolator I'm having gold sockets and don't really want a giant oven switch ruining the aesthetics, and then I'm having two ovens so didn't want two switches, hence why I bought a 2 gang. I don't want the electrician turning up and sticking a horrible white stock thing up hence I'm getting all the gear ahead of time and wanted to make sure I have the right stuff without pestering him every ten minutes.

The plumber came and had to go to the merchants to buy all the stuff he needed so I'm trying to help cut all that out.

 

[OLDBOY]

Ok, well by way of info I have never seen a dual 45a isolator....can you post a front and back view?

 

[Steviecuk]

Ok, well by way of info I have never seen a dual 45a isolator....can you post a front and back view?

Yeah sure thank you. I bought this one and ordered a gold one in case it don't come in time and can be swapped later.

It is advertised as 2 gang so I assume they'll both be wired to the one switch in parallel but I expected two sets of supply ports on the back.

 

[nicebutdim]

Yeah sure thank you. I bought this one and ordered a gold one in case it don't come in time and can be swapped later.

It is advertised as 2 gang so I assume they'll both be wired to the one switch in parallel but I expected two sets of supply ports on the back.

2 gnag in this instance refers to the plate size.

 

[OLDBOY]

That only switches one appliance. It may be possible to use a single box size 2 gang grid system with two 20a dp switches.....but you wont be able to terminate a 6.0mm cable ito it though. I would just use two 20a dp isolators butted together

 

[Steviecuk]

2 gnag in this instance refers to the plate size.

FFS I thought it being 45a it meant for two coolers.

 

[Steviecuk]

That only switches one appliance. It may be possible to use a single box size 2 gang grid system with two 20a dp switches.....but you wont be able to terminate a 6.0mm cable ito it though. I would just use two 20a dp isolators butted together

Understood. Won't look as good but if it's gotta be done. Will that come off the same 6mm cable from the CU or will it need a new line? I've buried a conduit in the wall, but it's only big enough for one 6mm T&E cable to fit though. I'll have to chase another one in if so.

Wish I'd never started this project now lol.

 

[nicebutdim]

FFS I thought it being 45a it meant for two coolers.

45A refers to the maximum current its rated to handle. I get that you want to have everything in place for a spark, but without first consulting one you could end up with a lot of stuff which isn't suitable and can not be returned by the time a spark is brought on board.

On a different note, can anyone tell me why I'm unable to spot spelling mistakes until comments are later quoted? Literally can't see them

 

[Markyd]

FFS I thought it being 45a it meant for two coolers.

Thats why somebody told you to spk to the sparky