Replacing Electric Oven

[Talby]

Hello,

I need to replace my electric oven. The old oven had a 13A plug which plugged into a socket in an adjacent unit under the counter which in turn is connected to a cooker switch on the wall. There is also a (6600W) hob that is connected directly to the cooker switch. There is a 32A cooker circuit in the consumer unit. I would prefer to just replace the oven with another I can plug in if possible. If I want an oven with a plug what would I need to take into consideration with regard to power specification with a new one?

Thanks

 

[flameport]

If it's supplied with a plug, it can plug in.
If not then it's wired in, which is achieved by replacing the socket with a connection plate.

Actual choice of oven is unrelated.

 

[TimboTwo]

Single fan oven <3kW.

 

[Talby]

Actual choice of oven is unrelated.

Eh?

 

[EFLImpudence]

If I want an oven with a plug what would I need to take into consideration with regard to power specification with a new one?

Nothing - just whether it is sold fitted with a plug or not.

 

[Talby]

Nothing - just whether it is sold fitted with a plug or not.

Ignore the advice of TimboTwo above then?

 

[opps]

Ignore the advice of TimboTwo above then?

I think he was saying that if it is less than 3kw, a 13 amp plug (and 1.5mm flex will be fine).

I have never seen a fitted oven supplied with a flex though, you will need to buy some, and a plug.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Ignore the advice of TimboTwo above then?

He was not incorrect but, yes, you can ignore it because you don't have to look for that - just whether it has a plug or not.

 

[opps]

He was not incorrect but, yes, you can ignore it because you don't have to look for that - just whether it has a plug or not.

I don't understand your reply.

Many fitted devices are supplied without plugs, but often have a plug and flex fitted at the the time of installation. An example that springs to mind is hob extractor hoods. They often utilise a socket hidden in the "chimney" part of the hood.

Why would the above be any different?

You know that I respect you as a contributor. With respect, perhaps your reply is an example of excessive brevity.

 

[EFLImpudence]

I have never seen a fitted oven supplied with a flex though, you will need to buy some, and a plug.

Well, some definitely do come with flex and plug.

I thought all items that could be plugged in must come with moulded plug already fitted.

 

[opps]

Well, some definitely do come with flex and plug.

I thought all items that could be plugged in must come with moulded plug already fitted.

My lay understanding is that the original EU directive only applied to "portable" devices. Not sure how you define that that though. I guess it means devices that might be reasonably moved around a property by a consumer. Fitted ovens tend not to be considered as "portable".

BTW, the plug does not (legally) have to be moulded.

I may well be wrong about all of the above though.

Cheers.

 

[RandomGrinch]

Often labelled as "plug and go" ovens, will include plug and flex...

https://ao.com/l/electric_single_ovens-built_in-14596/1-9-20/42-43-45/

 

[EFLImpudence]

My lay understanding is that the original EU directive only applied to "portable" devices. Not sure how you define that that though.

Mmm Washing machines?

I guess it means devices that might be reasonably moved around a property by a consumer. Fitted ovens tend not to be considered as "portable".

True.

BTW, the plug does not (legally) have to be moulded.

Ok.

I may well be wrong about all of the above though.

I might be wrong as well, then.

 

[flameport]

Eh?

You don't choose an oven based on whether it plugs in or not.

 

[EFLImpudence]

You do if you want one that plugs in.