Connecting an electric oven

[Susanne]

I need to connect an oven and need some advice:

I have a 1.5mm heatresistant cable (twin+earth) as per the instruction manual for the oven, and the connection box in the back of the oven has 3 big screws on metal plates, one each for blue, brown and earth.

I'm not sure how to connect wires to such a setup and wonder if I just strip the individual wires down to the copper, place the (blue) wire between the plate and screw with the (blue) wire in the oven and then tighten the screw on the copper?

Or do I need some sort of connection plates, as mentioned here in this thread?

Many thanks,

 

[Steve]

It sounds like standard terminal posts. What you do is strip the end of the cores, a good length, about a centimetre or so. Loosen off the screws a good distance and wrap the stripped wire around the screw. Its essential that you wrap it so the wire is "pulled in" when the screw is tightened. There is only one direction this happens. Do the screws up nice and tight.

You shouldnt need crimp on eyes.

Can you take a photograph of the terminals (close up, use Macro focus on your camera) and upload it here, so I can confirm your terminals are what I think?

Dou you have a make and model number? Can you find the instructions online - Might be able to check from them.

 

[Susanne]

Hi there, thanks a million:
I've just connected one in the way you explained, is this the way to do it?


Many thanks again!!

 

[Steve]

Once again, I cant see unless I have a photo! If the cable feels tight and the screw doesnt come loose when you tug it, then its probably ok, but I cant give a definite answer.

A make and model would be helpful so I may search for instructions for you.

 

[Susanne]

Hang on, I was expecting the image to be included in the mail, I "included" an album named "Susanne" that everyone can view, when I posted, not sure how to include images in the emails?


Susanne

Oven connection box, with brown connected.

• Susanne
• 7 Jun 2008
• 1

pic added, Mod 9.

 

[Susanne]

Hi Steve,
sorry! forgot to add the model info:

It's a Bosch HBN131250B, the spec I've been looking at is here:
http://www.boschappliances.co.uk/boschuk2007/en/products/products-pid-337.htm

The cable and screw both feel very secure.
Thanks again for your time, Steve :0)


Mod9: Thanks for adding the picture, I'll have a look around the Help area to find out how to add pics.

 

[securespark]

Not a bad attempt. But it's best not to trap any insulation between the metal.