Cable for Cooker and Hob

[purplemonkey]

hey all, what size cable do I need to go from the actual cooker and hob to the wall socket. The wall socket is already fitted with 10mm from the CU to Switch to socket. but I'm thinking I probably need a more flexible cable (and heat proof?) for the last bit?

cheers

 

[stillp]

What do the manufacturer's instructions recommend?

 

[purplemonkey]

an appropriate cable.... hence I thought I'd ask here..

 

[stillp]

What rating is the oven?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Your question is a bit like asking "what size tyre do I need for a car"

What make and model of each appliance would be a great help, and what power rating are they.

And as stillp said

What do the manufacturer's instructions recommend?

appliances come with a handy thing called Installation Instructions. It written in there.

 

[purplemonkey]

ok I have looked up the manuals and I feel foolish now for posting here.


The oven (LOGIK - LBMFMX15) states:
For this connection a power with a minimum specification of H05VV-F (PVC insulated and sheathed)
3 x 1.5mm 2 should be used.


the hob (LOGIK - LINDHOB15) a little more complex as it has two Live and two Neutral ports, and states two cable sizes?:
3 × 6 mm2 / 3 × 2.5mm2
For these connections a power lead of wire type HO5V2V2-F should be used.

 

[purplemonkey]

So really the only confusing bit for me here is the 3x6mm2 cable? Can't see any heat resistant 6mm cable on screwfix?

other then that I'm thinking this should cover the job:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/time-heat-resistant-flexible-cable-3093y-3-core-2-5mm-x-5m-white/80786

 

[stillp]

the hob (LOGIK - LINDHOB15) a little more complex as it has two Live and two Neutral ports, and states two cable sizes

What does it actually say about those two sizes?

 

[purplemonkey]

nothing from what I can tell. its just a bullet point next to a not very helpful diagram

for those interested page 21 on the lmanual

 

[EFLImpudence]

If I have found the right page.
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/househ...lectric-induction-hob-black-10123719-pdt.html

4mm² flex will be more than sufficient for the hob

plus you need to have in place any links, one which joins the Lives and one the Neutrals.



Can't find anything for the oven rating but it'll be smaller than the hob. Look for rating sticker.

 

[AndyPRK]

Use 4mm for both then.

 

[stillp]

Certainly not very helpful, I agree.
I would guess that the 6mm² is the maximum capacity of the terminals and the 2.5mm² the minimum recommended CSA, but 2.5 is only just sufficient.
4mm² would be better.
Try a proper electrical wholesaler if Screwfix don't have any.

 

[purplemonkey]

cool I'll go with 4mm for the hob they have it at TLC. I'll use 2.5mm for the oven.

cheers all.