cable for oven

[versatile75]

I have a fan assisted oven I need to fit but the only info I have for the power rating is that's its 4400 to 4800w I have some 3kw rated flex
cable but am not sure if this is ok for the job there is a junction to wire
into and there is a wiring diagram

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Your looking at a cable/flex that can handle 20A at maximum demand.
Logically 4.4kW-4.8kW output, would suggest 3kW flex is underated. Even with diversity factored in it would be borderline.

 

[ericmark]

I will guess you don't know k = times a 1000 so 3kW = 3000W. So what you ask is 4800W of with 3000W cables I am sure you can see it's not.

However you don't get 3kW cable it's rated in size and type.

 

[JohnW2]

Your looking at a cable/flex that can handle 20A at maximum depend.

I think that wording may possibly confuse the OP. Since he already has it, he is "looking at" a cable which presumably can carry about 13A ("3kW"). What he should be "looking for" is cable that can (if one doesn't invoke diversity) handle 20A.

Logically 4.4kW-4.8kW output, would suggest 3kW flex is underated. Even with diversity factored in it would be borderline.

Agreed. If one is prepared to allow for a bit of diversity, 1.5mm² cable should be OK. If one wants it to be rated for the full 20A, then 2.5mm² would obviously be required.

Kind Regards, John

 

[xr4x4]

Installed a new kitchen a while ago, new AEG microwave/grill.

Didn't have it at the time of running circuits, AEG info on website said it required a 16a supply, along with the double oven, so new circuits run from cu. hassle.

Microwave turns up with a 13amp plug fitted...