Search results

cheers, I'll double check that then

thanks again, the guy at work has a domestic background and is still entitled to sign work off I believe so no worries there hopefully.

http://www.johnlewis.com/hotpoint-hud61-dual-fuel-cooker/p573243 Im trying to save a few bob by getting one of the sparkys from work to do it as a foreigner so thought I'd get the bits and pieces together first if it was straightforward.

well cheers anyway, I guess I better wait until the sparky has had a look before I start buying bits and bobs then. Had a quick flick through the oven manual and it does say 6mm cable and 32 amp switch, whether that's a recommendation or a requirement I have no idea.

It's all a bit over my head to be honest but if the solution is simple I'll be a tad naffed off seeing as I paid for Installation and the Hotpoint dude flat out refused to touch it when it was delivered :shock:

thanks for the quick reply. the new oven is a dual fuel, gas hob with double electric oven, 4.8kw . the current circuit is 2.5mm cable so assume I need to (hopefully ;-)) pull through a 6mm cable. There is currently a 20amp fuse in the consumer unit so i guess that need replacing too. I'll...

excuse my ignorance on the subject and fear not I have no intention of attempting the job myself but I have a couple of questions regarding upgrading my cooker circuit after purchasing a new oven. My old cooker had a 20 amp switch which needs upgrading along with the cable. Unfortunately it...