We are wiring in a new double oven (4kW) and hob (7.4kW). this equates to a maximum theoretical current of 47.5 although in practice the current drawn would be lower.
We have consulted our local recommended electrician who recommended a 50A radial and said a single 6mm cable from the consumer unit would be sufficient to supply both oven and hob. i am not convinced, but then i am not an electrician!
What is the safest and most convenient way to wire these appliances in?
- A 6mm for the hob and a 4 mm for the oven, each with their own circuit? I would rather not run 2 cables from the consumer unit but will if i have to.
- An even larger cable than the 6mm (10mm??) from the consumer unit to serve both oven and hob (as long as the oven has its won separate fused unit).
To further complicate matters, it is 20 metres from the kitchen to the consumer unit (via the loft, no alternative).
All advice gratefully received.
We have consulted our local recommended electrician who recommended a 50A radial and said a single 6mm cable from the consumer unit would be sufficient to supply both oven and hob. i am not convinced, but then i am not an electrician!
What is the safest and most convenient way to wire these appliances in?
- A 6mm for the hob and a 4 mm for the oven, each with their own circuit? I would rather not run 2 cables from the consumer unit but will if i have to.
- An even larger cable than the 6mm (10mm??) from the consumer unit to serve both oven and hob (as long as the oven has its won separate fused unit).
To further complicate matters, it is 20 metres from the kitchen to the consumer unit (via the loft, no alternative).
All advice gratefully received.