I'm installing a new kitchen. The existing wiring consists of a dedicated cooker circuit also powering a gas hob (igniter) and a downstairs ring main powering all sockets downstairs (13 in all) and kitchen appliances (D/W, fridge, freezer, washing macine, extractor). I'm keeping the same number of appliances but some are changing location. The current wiring (20yrs old) comes from an old fuse board style consumer unit. Some of the wiring seems to be incorrect ie there is 1 switched FCU on the main ring and connected to it is the D/W and extractor fan via sockets. Off the D/W socket the water softener is conected! is this legal? The built under fridge is connected to a switched socket under the worktop. Should this have a switched FCU above the worktop?
Questions:
1.The walls are drylined on block and the outer walls have polystsyene insulation backing on the plaster board as well. Can I lay cable in plaster board or do I have to go in to the block?
2.Is there a safe way to extend the current cooker circuit cable to the cooker control unit (3 feet) or do i have to lay a new cooker cable? The new cooker is 5.1Kwh
3.Should i lay an additional ring or radial circuit to power some of the other appliances? or is it safe to break into the existing ring at some point and install FCU's for every appliance?
4. While i am doing this should I upgrade to a circuit breaker consumer unit?
5. Finally, what is the most efficient way of installing under cupboard lighting?
Any help greatly appreciated
Newners
Questions:
1.The walls are drylined on block and the outer walls have polystsyene insulation backing on the plaster board as well. Can I lay cable in plaster board or do I have to go in to the block?
2.Is there a safe way to extend the current cooker circuit cable to the cooker control unit (3 feet) or do i have to lay a new cooker cable? The new cooker is 5.1Kwh
3.Should i lay an additional ring or radial circuit to power some of the other appliances? or is it safe to break into the existing ring at some point and install FCU's for every appliance?
4. While i am doing this should I upgrade to a circuit breaker consumer unit?
5. Finally, what is the most efficient way of installing under cupboard lighting?
Any help greatly appreciated
Newners