13A Electric Oven - Plug in to Kitchen Ring Main

[daz3770]

I am planning to update my kitchen in the very near future.

When looking at the New Oven I would like to install, it is rated at 13A. Does this mean that it can have a square pin plug attached and plug it in to a suitably placed socket? Or would it need a seperate supply?

It will be sited on the opposite side of a Galley style kitchen to the Electric Hob. Therefore can not use same supply.

Many thanks.

 

[bernardgreen]

In theory the answer is probably yes.

But it would be good practice to run in a separate supply for it if the kitchen is being re-modelled. This will allow for a future change of oven with a higher rating and therefor not compatible with a ring main.

 

[sparkyspike]

What do the instructions say? A manufacturer should specify whether a 13A plug is suitable or not.

Generally using a plug and socket for such a load is avoided. You can run a new supply (using, say 6mm cable to allow for a larger oven in the future). Or you can use a spur off the ring main. This spur can be 20A DP switch or 13A fused connection unit.

 

[daz3770]

Thank you for your prompt replies.