Too big for 13A circuit, too small for 32A?

[dubious]

I suspect this has a simple answer!
All i've read so far has 32A as the lowest rating for the MCB at the consumer unit in a cooker radial circuit.
I'll be installing a cooker with a max current of 16A according to the specs. Is it okay to put a lower rated MCB on the circuit at the CU, or does this contravene some regulation?
Alternatively, should i connect the oven to the controller unit via a FCU with a suitable fuse?

(question reposted from general DIY where it ended up by mistake the first time - just in case anyone's seen this twice!)

 

[2scoops0406]

Don't move it yourself, it causes confusion

 

[plugwash]

if you need 16A a FCU isn't going to be much help. remember they take PLUG FUSES

nothing wrong with using 16A breaker at the CU thought i would advise use of a cooker control unit without socket for such a cuircuit

finally even though you are only using a 16A breakre right now i would still fit 6mm or 10mm cable to allow for fitment of larger electric cookers in future.

 

[dubious]

Thanks Plugwash,

That did seem to be the most straight forward solution. Clearly i'd not thought the whole FCU bit through! duh

 

[Damocles]

Yep I get confused if I move it too fast, especially very fast in tight circles. Try it in a pool you can get a real spin on. Just be careful you can remember where the air is.