Changing from single oven to double? Outlet swap .

[rmtwalton]

Hi, i have just bought a new built under double oven to replace my clapped out single.
The single has been fitted on a 13amp plug with 1.5mm flex which is controlled by the cooker switch on the wall.
In the fuse box there the cooker ring is still on a 32 amp fuse ( not what i was expecting for the single oven thats installed)
My qusetion is, is it just a case of changing the single plug outlet to a cooker outlet and wiring up the cooker on 6mm cable?

 

[EFLImpudence]

Yes. 4mm² flex will be fine for 32A.

Assuming this is an MCB and not a fuse.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

My qusetion is, is it just a case of changing the single plug outlet to a cooker outlet and wiring up the cooker on 6mm cable?

I would first read the manufacturer's instruction and also check the size of cable between MCB and outlet plate, just to make sure that it is suitable for the desired output of the appliance.

But as EFLI has stated a 4.0mm heat resistant flex would be the normal option but that would depend on the output rating of the new appliance.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Turn the ckkoer MCB off and make sure that power to the oven socket goes off. At least then you'll know that there hasn't been puppetry,

 

[rmtwalton]

Sorry, yeah its a 32amp MCB
Turned the MCB off and the cooker turned off.
The wire going into the back of the plug socket is definately the usuall 6mm twin and earth.

 

[Taylortwocities]

OK, so

• change the socket for a cooker connection point
  connect whatever cable the maker recommends from connection point to cooker
  Turn on
  Put in turkey
  enjoy

 

[rmtwalton]

Brilliant, thats what i thought would be the method!
Always good to make sure though.

 

[sparkwright]

Usually regular 6.0 mm2 twin and earth can be used, which is about the only instance twin and earth cable can be used in the same manner flex can.