Wiring in a cooker and hob

Grahamd · 3 Mar 2004

Having wired up a 45a cooker switch with 6MM cable back to the consumer unit, can I connect both the cooker and the hob to the switch? Can I drop the 6mm cable out of the switch to a junction box to which I connect the appliances. If so, what size of junction box is required, 45 amp??

Your helpful advice would be appreciated.

kev turner · 3 Mar 2004

What are the ratings of each appliance? in KW?
You cannot take both off a 45amp switch,you need a separate one for each appliance .You wouldn't get the cables in anyway.6mm cable will carry approx 36 amps in total. so a 4kw oven for instance would draw 4000 Divided by the voltage(235) =17 amps

I would put them both on 20amp DP switches,

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Wiring in a cooker and hob

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