Cable for Induction Hob

[imroberts]

I've just ordered a new induction hob which should be here the next couple of days.

The hob is rated at 7.4kW and I've already prepared a 32A circuit with 6mm T&E to a cooker connection unit. I'm just debating what cable is best to connect to the hob.

I know you often see ovens connected to T&E (often without a CCU even) however I've never been a fan due to the potential strain on the terminals when sliding the oven in or out of the unit, especially with thicker cable such as 6mm T&E. As such I've usually used something like 4mm Butyl Flex such as the below:

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA4TQ3slash50.html

Given the options of 6mm T&E or 4mm flex, what would people tend towards for a hob? Are there other options I haven't considered?

 

[imroberts]

Also, if flex, I'm guessing standard PVC would be sufficient rather than the Butyl stuff I linked above?

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA4F3.html

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

It might be worth starting from what the installation manual recommends. Type of cable rather depends on if it will be subjected to heat (probably not for an induction hob). Agree that t&e is a rough choice. So what does the manual suggest?

 

[winston1]

It may well come with cable already on it. Mine did.

 

[imroberts]

I don't know what the manual suggests as I don't have the hob yet - I was just anticipating what else I might need once it arrives!

I know that 3kW hobs often come with a pre-attached cable and plug but I'd assumed higher rated ones probably didn't. I guess the best answer at this stage is wait until I've got the hob and see if I've got everything I need

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

Usually the manual is available on line by typing the appliance number into a search engine.