Do I need an electrician to replace a hob?

[Rubber_Duck]

One of the elements on our ceramic hob has failed. Can I replace it with a similar ceramic hob myself or am I required to get an electrician to fit it? I've undertaken many minor electrical wiring jobs around the house over the years, so this is within my capabilities.

The existing hob has a rating of 6.0kW and it runs off the same 6mm cable as the oven which is rated at 5.4kW (32A MCB at the consumer unit). The circuit was installed by an electrician when our kitchen extension was built. I'd like to replace the hob with a Hisense one rated at 6.4kW. Is the extra 400W significant or can it be considered like for like? The old hob is 20 years old and no longer made.

 

[pete01]

The 400w wont make a difference and yes you can do it, just be careful when connecting into the hob as they are usually, really tight and a bit rubbish.

 

[morqthana]

Unless you (or another family member) has a pacemaker, get an induction one.

 

[Rubber_Duck]

Unless you (or another family member) has a pacemaker, get an induction one

We looked at one from IKEA that was a Which best buy. It has a 7.35kW rating. My understanding is that it would require its own 6mm cable.. I know there's such a thing as diversity but I was thinking about times like Christmas dinner when you've got every ring and both ovens on. I was under the impression that a 6mm cable wouldn't be able to handle the current draw.

We are planning to re-do the kitchen in a year or two, so was just looking for a quick and easy solution to tide us over.