Help wiring in a new electric oven (inc Pics)

glen8 · 7 Nov 2010

Hi all,

Just wondering if some nice person would help me install a new electric oven. Just removed the old one (single electrolux) and wish to replace with a neff 1.5 oven.

Here's a load of pics I have just taken as a photo speaks a thousand words.

Extra info - I've read the electricians notes from when the house was built and the cable from the fuse box to the oven is 6mm cable.

I guess it's not as simple as buying some cable from b&q and re-using the 13amp plug to connect it back into the socket on the wall?

Thanks very much,
Glen.

Adam_151 · 7 Nov 2010

I assume from those pics that you do not have an electric hob?

What is the power rating (which will be in watts or Kw - not Kwh) of the new oven, and does the maker stipulate a maximum fuse size for the supply

Those twin cavity opens tend to be about 20A (4.6kw) , or marginally just over.

It looks like its as simple as cabing it in 4mm flex into that cooker outlet to the side of the socket, assuming the the maker is happy with a 32A breaker. (which chances are they will be), as there isn't much scope otherwise if its above 20A as most switcgear makers (including wylex) dont offer a 25A breaker

glen8 · 7 Nov 2010

sorry I should have said, the new oven is 6.8kw. We don't have an electric hob. The current hob is gas but needs electric for the ignition. That's what the black plug is you can see on the photo

Monkeh · 7 Nov 2010

Then you just need to connect it to the plate on the left of the socket. Switch off at both the MCB and the cooker switch first, and test it to make sure it's dead before you touch the terminals.

You can use 4mm² heat resistant flex or T&E, or 6mm² T&E.

glen8 · 7 Nov 2010

Thanks very much,

Will have to quickly go to b&q to get the cable. I guess I just strip the bare wire back and wrap it around the screws on the cooker? Don't need to crimp anything on do I?

Monkeh · 7 Nov 2010

It would be ideal to crimp a fork onto it, but if you're using T&E you need the proper tool.

It should be alright just bent around to fit under the screw, just make sure you put it in so it doesn't work out as you tighten the screw. Don't forget the G/Y sleeving for the earth.

glen8 · 7 Nov 2010

I'm going to get the 4mm heat resistant flex, unless they are sold out then I'll get the T+E

Monkeh · 7 Nov 2010

In that case, you can easily crimp a fork onto it.

ColJack · 7 Nov 2010

use a ring not a fork... bloody cowboys...

rings won't fall out and make a big flash if the screw works loose ( it might with a fan oven vibrating the thing..... doubtfull but why take the chance. )

glen8 · 7 Nov 2010

ok just got back from b&q. They only had 6mm T+E so I got that.

Not got any crimping tools or anything so can I just carefully wrap it around the screw and make sure everythings tight?

Monkeh · 7 Nov 2010

ColJack said:
use a ring not a fork... bloody cowboys...

rings won't fall out and make a big flash if the screw works loose ( it might with a fan oven vibrating the thing..... doubtfull but why take the chance. )

Assuming you can find a ring which will fit. I've found a fair few terminals which won't take a ring. But you're right, a ring is preferable.

martinxxxxxx · 7 Nov 2010

ColJack said:
use a ring not a fork... bloody cowboys...

rings won't fall out and make a big flash if the screw works loose ( it might with a fan oven vibrating the thing..... doubtfull but why take the chance. )

That's what I thought, but too mealy mouthed to say.

Martin

OwainDIYer · 7 Nov 2010

And you're probably supposed to feed the flex/cable through the white 'tube' to the left of the terminals and tighten the grub screw as a strain relief.

glen8 · 7 Nov 2010

Thanks for all the help, got it working

Silly me measured te cable out but ended up cutting it a little short but it just reached without being overly tight. I had heard that oven cables should not be over 2m in lenght. Well this one is slightly so having it just reach might be for the best.

I have uploaded a few pics just to get your thoughts.

glen8 · 7 Nov 2010

oops, nearly forgot. Can we plug an integrated tumble dryer in the now spare 3pin socket?

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