Can a thick brunette replace gas hob with electric??

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So how easy is it to do? Do I need to disconect the whole gas supply first or do I just make sure the hob gas rings aren't turned to 'on'?

I guess fitting the electric hob isn't too difficult as long as there is an electric supply nearby. I can do electric wiring no problem.

But how do I 'tap in' to a nearby electricity point? Is it called creating a spur or something?
 
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first the gas has to be capped off not easy unless you are corgi reg, size of hob may differ from old one .new hob has to be wired to a socket poss 13 amp plug ,check the new hob what does it say :eek:
 
But how do I 'tap in' to a nearby electricity point? Is it called creating a spur or something?
NoNoNoNoNo!

Apart from miniature one-ringers used in caravans and bedsits, an electric hob takes a large current and CANNOT be supplied from a socket, or from tapping into a socket circuit.

It needs a dedicated cooker supply circuit, with a 32A or higher MCB and 6mm or bigger cable, and big switch and outlet.

If you do not already have a cooker circuit, start saving up for a professional job, or get a nice gas hob (which is quicker to heat, more controllable, safer, and cheaper to run)
 
Why would you want to do this?

Gas hobs usually give a much better performance.
 
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I disagree with sandwell. I think electric hobs are better unless you are a world class chief, which I am not. I just got an induction hob which is very controllable and very easy to clean after a fry up. However after looking at your profile I don't think you have had to many of these :D
Interesting isn't it how sandwell who joined in 2005 has had 68 profile views and yet yourself who joined this year has had 158 already :LOL: . Mabe sandwell should add a picture to his profile :eek:
But seriously as JohnD says, all the hobs I looked at stated 32A supply required. Not allowed on a ring final circuit (max 13A at any one outlet). Ok for modern single oven, usually fitted with a 13A plug but always check manufacturers literature. :!:

Remember if you going to join the electric hob mob, get a spark and a corgi man in. I would not do it myself, and I have brown hair aswell. :LOL:

PS this post would probably been better posted in electrics UK as you are enquiring about a appliance circuit rather than a specific appliance itself.
 

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