Cooker curcuits -is new mcb/wiring needed

[salmond12]

I am looking at buying a Neff single oven and induction hob to be installed in a rented property. These will replace the Belling double oven with 4 hot plates currently wired in by the landlord.

What concerns me is whether the current RCD/MCB arrangement will support the new installation or if new ciruits/board are required (ie a landlord activity).

Facts are that;
the new oven is rated as 3.68kW total connected load,
the hob is rated at 8.85kW max,
the cooker control box has an integrated 3pin (13amp) socket.
Adding up all the Belling power rates totals 11.6kw.

Not sure how to read the RCD/ MCB box but one section is labelled "Main Switch" inscribed as 100A and with 3 circuits, one inscribed as B16 and two as B6. The other section is labelled "RCD Protected Circuits" and is inscribed as 80A with 3 circuits each inscribed as B32.

Can I get the new equipment wired in without involving the landlord in extra wiring/"fuse box" work??

 

[chivers67]

Personally I think you need to speak to him/her

A photograph may help anyone wishing to give you advice, is there any spare MCB positions available?

 

[salmond12]

Thanks Chivers 67 - I've added a couple of photos - looks like there are some spare slots. Hope this helps

 

[flameport]

Can I get the new equipment wired in without involving the landlord in extra wiring/"fuse box" work??

Almost certainly yes.

Some minor alteration will be required as you are connecting 2 appliances where there was 1 previously, but a 32A circuit will be suitable for the vast majority of domestic cookers / oven&hob combinations.

 

[salmond12]

Thanks flameport - presumably a standard junction box connected to the two appliances and then the wall socket will suffice?

 

[riveralt]

Thanks flameport - presumably a standard junction box connected to the two appliances and then the wall socket will suffice?

You could use one of these - most single ovens don't seem to be fitted with a 13amp plug these days.

http://www.alertelectrical.com/prod/1022/click-45a-easyfit-dual-appliance-outlet-plate

But don't do anything unless the landlord agrees, you will be breaking your tenancy agreement.

 

[salmond12]

Many thanks Riveralt - looks good and fully agree on need to keep Landlord informed (just wanting to know full extent of the issue before approaching him)