What cable do i need to hardwire a dual fuel range cooker.

[EFLImpudence]

It's worth noting not many types of twin and earth should be used as a flex for an appliance, but 6.0mm2 T+E is acceptable. (Not sure why when it has a solid earth, but that's the way it's often done!)

Actually the more I read that the less I understand it.

Why not 4mm² T&E then? The same configuration as 6mm².

 

[chris rushton]

thanks everyone

 

[Echo the husky]

It's worth noting not many types of twin and earth should be used as a flex for an appliance, but 6.0mm2 T+E is acceptable. (Not sure why when it has a solid earth, but that's the way it's often done!)

Actually the more I read that the less I understand it.

Why not 4mm² T&E then? The same configuration as 6mm².

I think he was saying as it has a solid core it should not be allowed to be moved about, not that a 6mm cable shouldn't have a solid cpc. I remember reading the regulation somewhere but can't find it now. Unless the cooker is going to be pulled out of it's space for cleaning behind every day it will be fine.

 

[sparkwright]

It's worth noting not many types of twin and earth should be used as a flex for an appliance, but 6.0mm2 T+E is acceptable. (Not sure why when it has a solid earth, but that's the way it's often done!)

Actually the more I read that the less I understand it.

Why not 4mm² T&E then? The same configuration as 6mm².

Can't remember why, I'm sure it's ok to use 6.0mm2 T+E as a flex behind a cooker though. People have been doing it for years and years.

I suppose 6.0mm2 round flex is difficult to get - don't think I've ever seen any.

I suppose 4.0mm2 T+E could be used between the cooker outlet and the cooker in the same manner, as you say it's the same structure, and perhaps slightly more flexible.

I would guess 4.0mm2 round flex is more easily obtainable than 6.0mm2 round flex - though it is a guess.

 

[Iggifer]

As Echo has said though, once the cooker is in place, being a range cooker - I don't think it's going to get moved very often!

H07RN-F is readily available in 6mm², perhaps not off the shelf in a lot of places, but I think Cities might keep it in

 

[JohnW2]

As Echo has said though, once the cooker is in place, being a range cooker - I don't think it's going to get moved very often! H07RN-F is readily available in 6mm², perhaps not off the shelf in a lot of places, but I think Cities might keep it in

... but why would one want/need 6mm² ?

Kind Regards, John

 

[Iggifer]

As Echo has said though, once the cooker is in place, being a range cooker - I don't think it's going to get moved very often! H07RN-F is readily available in 6mm², perhaps not off the shelf in a lot of places, but I think Cities might keep it in

... but why would one want/need 6mm² ?

Kind Regards, John

For a big mother-cooker?

4.0mm² H07 is good for 40A so more than adequate for most domestic cookers - I was simply replying to the comment about it's availability.

 

[JohnW2]

... but why would one want/need 6mm² ?

For a big mother-cooker? 4.0mm² H07 is good for 40A so more than adequate for most domestic cookers

Indeed, but if you believe in diversity, it would have to be the mother and father of a cooker that 4mm² HO7 couldn't support - 40A after diversity corresponds to 110A 'before diversity'

Kind Regards, John

 

[Taylortwocities]

And its a dual fuel range cooker too. So there will be no appreciable load for the (gas?) hob.