New elec oven - on radial/ring circuit

[picto]

I have a new electric single over (16A) (and gas hob) to replace and old gas cooker. I do not have any radial circuit back to the consumer unit currently. is this something i MUST do? ideally i dont want to do this as it causes problems with decorating i have already done. I have had a few electricians round and some have said that most single ovens can be connected directly to a standard socket.

 

[Space cat]

Single electric ovens can be plugged into a standard 13 amp socket - or connected to a switched fused outlet - IF they take 13 amps or less (about 3kW).

Since yours is 16 amps, I think you'll need a radial.

 

[JohnD]

where did you get 16A from? Many European makers of 3kW ovens specify a 16A radial because they do not have the advantage of our unique ring circuit and splendid 13A plug. Almost all single ovens will run happily on a 13A plug.

3kW is OK on 13A plug.

However if you have a more powerful oven, you do need a radial.

What is the power rating in the specification?

 

[Taylortwocities]

There should be a rating plate inside the door, or near the connection box at the rear.

 

[picto]

thanks for the replies.

Its a belling Oven XOU60FP. Specification on the Belling web site says " Installation - Fuse size - 16A ". (it does rate its Gas ovens as 13A.)
However, the data on the box says its 2.2 Kw. So following avice given here that would mean it could be connected to a 13A stadard socket.
All a bit confusing.

 

[Taylortwocities]

2.2KW is the rating. A 13A plug will be just fine.