The oven I have just now plugs into the wall. I need to replace this oven and have noticed some need hard wiring and some don't.
do electric built in ovens need to be hard wired?
- Thread starter sheenaghirl
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It depends on the rating of the oven. If its over 3kw it must be hard wired into an appropriate circuit.
But if its under 3kw it CAN be plugged in, but its preferred to be hard wired via a 13 amp fused connection unit.
But if its under 3kw it CAN be plugged in, but its preferred to be hard wired via a 13 amp fused connection unit.
Is it a fan oven ? Conventional does it have an integral Grill ?
All of this increases the loading factors. some double fan ovens with Grills need a supply rated at over 25 amps
All of this increases the loading factors. some double fan ovens with Grills need a supply rated at over 25 amps
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Its no good asking vague questions about an oven. We need a definite rating. Some appliances have an interlock to stop two elements being used at once bring their maximum rating under 3kw, some dont and can consume up to 7kw at once. The appliance's maximum rating will be printed on its data plate, which is normally behind the oven door on the frame or, more rarely, on the back of the appliance.
Baby Bellings do that
There's your answer!
Appliances >2kw should be on their own circuit
Appliances >3kw cannot be wired to a normal socket circuit
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tonyelectric
Its worth noting that you could have a "commando" type socket (ie a 32A commando) fitted for a cooker over 3KW, this would need appropriate supply wiring and protective device, problem is they are very ugly and big therefore not really suited to domestic work in the house, in any case theres not much benefit in being able to unplug a built in item.
As others have said you need to know the rating of the appliance before you start, if its 3KW or less then it can go on a 13A plug or fuse spur, over that its a dedicated supply.
As others have said you need to know the rating of the appliance before you start, if its 3KW or less then it can go on a 13A plug or fuse spur, over that its a dedicated supply.
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