connecting free standing cooker to to existing circuit

[caro11ne]

I am getting rid of a free standing 4 ring electric hob+single oven/ grill and replacing it with a free standing 4 ring ceramic/ halogen hob and double oven/grill.

There is an existing circuit - as you decribe above - though with the fused switch placed behind the cooker!

However, that aside - can I disconnect the old cooker from the terminal outlet box and reconnect the new one without having to call out an electrician?

If yes, then what other precautions (other than turning off the power at the consumer box), if any, should I take when doing this?

thanks
C

 

[slippyr4]

look on both old and new cookers, there will be a plate telling you the power and/or current requirements (figures in Watts (W), Kilowatts(KW) or Amps (A)).

Post the results here.

Does your cooker connection unit have a socket on it? or is it just a switch? In your fusebox, what rating is the fuse or breaker that protects the cooker (in Amps)

 

[caro11ne]

thanks, will have to check the old one. I won't be there until this weekend.

New one not delivered yet - but it's a Belling 665 - brand new.

Will be back next week with more info...