Electrical Connection for Rangemaster Cooker

[DIYSteve1212]

I want to connect the new cooker to the 30A switch across the kitchen ahead of replacing the kitchen. Question is can I run the 6mm heat resistant flex around the kitchen under the cupbords (approx 8m) on the floor or should I use some flex conduit.
When the kitchen is replaced I will run conduit under the floor and across the kitchen. This will be a temp solution for couple of months.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

What are your plans regarding Building Regulations approval?

 

[Chri5]

Lets start with the basics.

What is the kw load of the range master?

What rating is the cooker circuit at the fuse board?

What sized cable feeds from the fuse board to the Ccu?

 

[DIYSteve1212]

I would expect the kitchen company to obtain the Building Regs when the kitchen is remodelled. As I mentioned this is a short term solution so we can eat
Clearly even if it were for a week, I'd still like to know that we're safe.

 

[Chri5]

Maybe you'd care to answer the basic questions then

 

[Taylortwocities]

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I would expect the kitchen company to obtain the Building Regs when the kitchen is remodelled.

 

[DIYSteve1212]

Hi I will try to answer as best I can

The electrical load of the new cooker is 7.4 KW

Its a modern house only 10 yrs old and can't see the rating on the fuse board as the existing double oven is connected with 6mm cable to a separate swtch I'm making the assumption (dangerous I Know) that it's 30A.

Once the old oven is doconnected I will check and if req'd go for 10mm cable.

Currently it looks like 6m T&E being used.

Reading some of the forums it seems like 6mm T&E is often used.

Thanks

 

[DIYSteve1212]

Guys, Thanks for the questions and answers.

To confirm the latest I've disconnected the existing double oven and it was in fact connected with 6mm Twin and Earth to the 30 A cooker supply via switch.

It seems the safest temporary solution is use the same type of cable, pinnedto the wall and the run behind the kick boards around the kitchen to the new Cooker.

The cable run would continuous without danger of being pinched and snagged.

Once the kitchen is remodelled and new spots fitted I would have the complete kichen electrics checked for Part P.

Any further toughts?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I would expect the kitchen company to obtain the Building Regs when the kitchen is remodelled.

Get them to confirm in writing what they do about notifiable electrical work.

Once the kitchen is remodelled and new spots fitted I would have the complete kichen electrics checked for Part P.

It doesn't work like that.

EITHER the electrical work is done by a registered electrician who can self-certify compliance with the Building Regulations

OR it has to be notified and approval obtained in advance.

An electrician may not simply sign off someone elses work.

The reason I asked about Building Regulations approval is just that, because if that was your plan it's better to find out that it won't work sooner rather than later. Or if you have an electrician involved it's better you find out that he should be the one to answer design and construction questions before you get to the point where you've done something he doesn't like.

Such as having a cooker isolator more than 2m away from the cooker.

 

[DIYSteve1212]

Wow - Thanks for this. I clearly hadn't appreciated the subtlies. I have previously completed lots of DIY on other houses before the new rules/guidelines and therefore somehat competant, the Part P rules do make ita little frustrating. It does however ensure we're all safe. Will have to reconsider.

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