Recent content by Silkysean

So let me get this clear. If I keep the 32a mcb I need to upgrade the oven flex to at least 4mm t&e. If I swap it for a 16a mcb, the 3 core 1.5mm will be fine?

But does that mean my oven won't be protected if for some reason it starts to draw more than 16A? Would a 16A mcb be better? Could I get away with a 13a fused spur?

Ah sorry, not T&E. The oven has a 3 core 1.5mm PVC flex. Is that ok?

Hello, just a quickie. My oven is rated at 3.1kW. About 14A. The manual says it needs a 'minimum fuse of 16A' My cooker circuit is currently 32A MCB > 6mm cable > 45A Cooker Switch > 6mm cable > Cooker Outlet Plate > 1.5mm 3 core flex > 16A oven. Would it be safer for me to change it to...

Well I certainly don't want to run a new supply or get a new oven. Do 16amp fused spurs exist, or at least 20amp? Failing that, I've read elsewhere that as the oven has a fixed rating, it should never go over 16amp so there's no risk of it overloading? Thus doesn't need a fuse? Some say 16amp...

Thank you for your replies. Another question. The oven needs a cable to connect it to the Dual Appliance Outlet Plate. It specifies in the instructions that a H05VV-FG 3 x 1.5mm will do. Should I do as it says or should I get a larger size? I'm thinking 2.5mm or even going up to 4mm T&E cable if...

Cool. So it doesn't matter that the 16A oven is on the 32A circuit?

Hi there, sorry to open a new thread but I've searched through the forums and can't find a definitive answer to my problem. I'm in the process of replacing my current oven and hob. At the moment I have a Gas Hob (with 13A plug for the ignition) and oven connected with a 13A plug, both plugged...