Recent content by DazElecNovis

Thanks Taylortwocities and BS3036 and everyone else who replied. Looks like I have some thinking and investigation to do into whether I should apply diversity here or not. At least now I know what my options are. I wonder if I could persuade the Mrs to go for a lower powered hob/oven, that...

Thanks BS3036. If I was doing a new install then I agree two separate cables from the Consumer unit would be ideal, however without ripping out walls and taking up floorboards etc, I can't do this. So if the IET rules states that 6mm2 and a 32amp MCB is ok then I'm not complaining. One...

I think I really meant a 20A Switch or fused outlet unit? Can this be connected off a spur from the circuit main, then to the cooker? If not then an answer to my previous question(s) would be greatly received. Thanks.

Even if it was a 20amp fused spur? Ok, last question before I decide to either ditch the induction hob or call up a sparky to fit me another supply! If I was to change the fuse in the consumer unit to a 40amp*, connect the 7.5kw hob to the current 45amp (switch) control unit and then...

Thanks for all the replies. Answers to the above questions…..The existing cable is clipped around the kitchen wall behind the base units. Cable length from the consumer unit (in the cloakroom) to the 45amp switch in the kitchen is about 7 metres. The manufactures (Neff) instructions for...

Hi, can somebody tell me if the following is safe to do.... I have a 4KW double oven and a 7.5KW Induction hob. I want to wire both appliances straight into the same 45AMP switch. For clarity 6mm2 cable runs from the 45AMP switch to the consumer unit where there is a 32A fuse. Q1) Can I...