Dual cooker connection unit question

[clappers]

Hi all

Long time lurker, first time poster. This is a great site with some really helpful posters so I thought I would ask my question here. I have read through other posts but couldn't find a direct answer to my question.

I am wiring my new open plan kitchen (under a Full Plans application with BCO). I have wired my oven (AEG B31015M - 3kW) and hob (AEG 64100KFN - 6.4kW) by running a 6mm² cable from my CU to a 45A double pole cooker isolator switch. I am using a dual cooker connection unit like the one below (manufacturer is Click):

http://www.alertelectrical.com/Wiri...asyfit-Dual-Appliance-Outlet-Plate-PRW217.asp

Can I just confirm that I should use 6mm² on the load side for both the hob and the oven? The oven states that it should be wired in 2.5mm² but I assume this is only the case when run on a separate circuit? The only problem I foresee is that I may struggle to introduce the cables to the cooker terminals.

Many thanks for your time

 

[kkynaston]

Your oven needs to be fused at 13amps.
Did it come with a plug on the end????

I think the best thing for you to do is take 6mm from the dual outlet and into a single unswitched socket. A decent brand like MK should do it. Then put a plug top on your oven cable.

The sparkeys will be along soon to confirm.

 

[clappers]

Thanks. No, the oven is not supplied with a plug - the manual states it should be wired in 2.5mm² cable.

Perhaps one of the sparkeys could chime in?

thanks again

 

[kkynaston]

Does the manual state what fuse to protect the oven with?
If using 2.5 T+E then you will need to connect it to a fused spur.

Connecting 2.5 T+E to the dual point is not a good idea as the maximum rating on 2.5 is 27 amps and your cooker circuit will be fused higher than that in your CU.

 

[flameport]

If no plug on the oven, fit a single cooker outlet plate and an unswitched fused spur next to it. Wire the oven to the fused spur (with 13A fuse) and the hob to the outlet plate.

 

[clappers]

Thanks. The manual doesn't state the size of fuse to use - only to wire in 2.5 t&e.

If I was to wire it from the dual outlet in 6mm t&e would that be incorrect, dangerous etc?

If so in what instance could you use a dual outlet plate?

Many thanks again, I really do appreciate it.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Thanks. The manual doesn't state the size of fuse to use - only to wire in 2.5 t&e.

1) Click.
2) Find the column for your oven.
3) Scroll down to the row for Fuse rating.

If I was to wire it from the dual outlet in 6mm t&e would that be incorrect, dangerous etc?

Yes - firstly you might find that the terminals aren't designed for 6mm², and secondly the appliance wouldn't be protected by the fuse rating specified by the manufacturer.

If so in what instance could you use a dual outlet plate?

Where you needed two outgoing cables, e.g. one to a hob and one to an FCU for an oven.

 

[Pask]

Hi Clappers,

I have recently joined this forum and it looks like I have the same problem/question you had more than a year ago.

I have an electric hob and an oven to hard wire into the connection unit. I'm curious to know what solution you adopted. did you use a dual connection plate and wired the 2 items with 6mm2 wires or did you use an unswitched fused spur as some posters suggested?

Thanks in advance for your help!