I have one single oven connected on a radial circuit (only one cable comes out of consumer unit), protected by a 32A MCB in consumer unit. I think the cable is 4mm (it measures 14mm when laid flat and measured edge to edge with a rule). This cooker is the only appliance on the circuit and it is currently isolated by a Cooker Control Switch with a combined 13A socket.
I want to replace the old cooker with a new cooker rated at 2.8Kw and a new Oven/Microwave combination unit rated at 3.6Kw. Both appliances have cable which needs connecting to a permanent socket (ie no 3pin plugs on ends of cables).
I have a couple of questions :-
1. Can I supply both appliances from the existing radial circuit, or do I need to upgrade the cable and MCB?
2. If I can supply both appliances from the circuit I assume I cannot have a 13A socket as part of the Cooker Control Switch (as I currently have at the moment)?
3. Do I need two Cooker Control Switches (one for each appliance) or can I use one switch to isolate both appliances?
I want to replace the old cooker with a new cooker rated at 2.8Kw and a new Oven/Microwave combination unit rated at 3.6Kw. Both appliances have cable which needs connecting to a permanent socket (ie no 3pin plugs on ends of cables).
I have a couple of questions :-
1. Can I supply both appliances from the existing radial circuit, or do I need to upgrade the cable and MCB?
2. If I can supply both appliances from the circuit I assume I cannot have a 13A socket as part of the Cooker Control Switch (as I currently have at the moment)?
3. Do I need two Cooker Control Switches (one for each appliance) or can I use one switch to isolate both appliances?