Would this be a suitable Cooker Switch?

[dave12]

Hi,

Forgive me if this is a stupid question! My Cooker is rated at 3850W. So thats roughly 16A right? Could I use this for an isolator switch then?

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/39195...ss/Volex-20A-DP-Sw-Neon-Wht-Ins-SS-Round-Edge

Many thanks

 

[Pensdown]

What current rating is the cooker fuse/MCB?

 

[dave12]

Its on a 32A MCB!

 

[EdwardCurrent]

Then the answer is no !

Ed

 

[EdwardCurrent]

I understand that it may seem 'over the top' but, can you tell us what the cable size is, and the length of run + installation method ?
Although your cooker has a current rating of @12A, we need to know these details really, to be correct


It sounds like you could possibly replace the 32A mcb with a 16A mcb, and then the switch you mention would be ok.

Regards,
Ed.

 

[JohnD]

My Cooker is rated at 3850W.

So does it have a gas hob and two electric ovens?

 

[dave12]

Ok, now the cable from the CU is 10mm the length of run is approximately 9 - 10 metres.

The cable from the present switch (45A) to the outlet is 6mm and is about 1m in length.

The only reason I want to put this switch in is because the Wife wants that chrome effect and that range don't do a 32 or 45A DP switch that will fit into a single back box. (All my tiling is done now and now she decides she wants chrome and not white)

Thank for your help

 

[dave12]

Hi JohnD,

Sorry my terminology is wrong, its an Oven, your right I have a Gas Hob, The Oven is a twin Oven/Grill.

 

[EdwardCurrent]

Hello Dave,

Replacing the mcb from 32A to a 16A will 'allow' you this siwtch.
Either that, or replace the wife !!

Hope this helps

Ed

 

[dave12]

Trust me I have thought about it!

Thanks again.