Recent content by DIYSteve1212

Wow - Thanks for this. I clearly hadn't appreciated the subtlies. I have previously completed lots of DIY on other houses before the new rules/guidelines and therefore somehat competant, the Part P rules do make ita little frustrating. It does however ensure we're all safe. Will have to...

Guys, Thanks for the questions and answers. To confirm the latest I've disconnected the existing double oven and it was in fact connected with 6mm Twin and Earth to the 30 A cooker supply via switch. It seems the safest temporary solution is use the same type of cable, pinnedto the wall...

Hi I will try to answer as best I can The electrical load of the new cooker is 7.4 KW Its a modern house only 10 yrs old and can't see the rating on the fuse board as the existing double oven is connected with 6mm cable to a separate swtch I'm making the assumption (dangerous I Know) that...

I would expect the kitchen company to obtain the Building Regs when the kitchen is remodelled. As I mentioned this is a short term solution so we can eat :) Clearly even if it were for a week, I'd still like to know that we're safe.

I want to connect the new cooker to the 30A switch across the kitchen ahead of replacing the kitchen. Question is can I run the 6mm heat resistant flex around the kitchen under the cupbords (approx 8m) on the floor or should I use some flex conduit. When the kitchen is replaced I will run...