Currently the oven is fed from 13A switch fuse to a cable outlet plate. I'm moving the hob to be over the oven. This is gas but needs mains for the sparker. Firstly is there any issue with hooking into the oven circuit? I can't find a rating for the hob but imagine it will be a tiny draw. Where can I get a dual 13A cable outlet? I can find lots of 6mm dual outlets but that seems a little heavy duty for 13a flex.
Dual cable outlet
- Thread starter nickjb
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The gas hob will only require an input current for ignitions and maybe any electronic controls, so suspect less than 1A.
Not come across a purposely made dual FCU outlet.
I would first read through the manufacturer's instructions for the gas hob, as it may state a fuse rating less than that of the 13A the oven is connected to, so you would then need to make provisions for that.
Not come across a purposely made dual FCU outlet.
I would first read through the manufacturer's instructions for the gas hob, as it may state a fuse rating less than that of the 13A the oven is connected to, so you would then need to make provisions for that.
Maybe a double socket is the answer to allow a small fuse for the hob.
If the oven once had a plug this is probably the answer.
Or you could probably get 2 cables into a single cooker outlet, that would fit well.
If the oven once had a plug this is probably the answer.
Or you could probably get 2 cables into a single cooker outlet, that would fit well.
Problem being the oven maybe in excess of 2kW therefore should be on an FCU, some improvisation maybe needed, such as a second FCU or a socket for hob only.
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Why do you say that? There are plenty of ovens, some over 2kW, which come with plugs fitted.
However, I wouldn't advocate using a plug for the oven, anyway. As I see it, the only real issue is the size of the cable going to the hob. If it is of high enough csa to be adequately protected by a 13A fuse, then it surely could just be connected to a double outlet plate fed (as per the current single one) from the existing FCU? ... or am I missing something?
Kind Regards, John
There is no rule to that effect. My kettle is over 2kW and has a plug fitted.
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