Sockets

[Worldtraveller]

Hi, almost certainly a daft question. When our oven was replaced it came with 13A plug so just plugged in - previous was wired in. We are now getting an induction hob to replace gas hob. This also has 13A plug. Problem is I believe socket behind oven is single. Would it be safe to replace it with one of the single to double sockets? Thanks for any advice.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Would it be safe to replace it with one of the single to double sockets?

No, both the oven and the hob are capable of pulling 13A each. Those converta-sockets and, indeed, a double 13A Double socket aren’t man enough for the job.

What type of circuit is the existing socket connected to?

 

[Worldtraveller]

Thanks, much appreciated

The socket is connected to cooker circuit. If i switch that off at the wall the oven goes off.

The oven had both connections, but when installed they went for just using 13A plug. Could this now be hardwired?

 

[333rocky333]

Is the socket box surface or flushed in, you may be better with a Dual box that takes Two single sockets, sometimes twin sockets do not seem up to the job of 2 heavy appliances.
A lot depends on the cable size, find the Mcb for the existing socket (cooker circuit) and the size may help indicate the possible cable size.

 

[Adam_151]

We are now getting an induction hob to replace gas hob. This also has 13A plug.

An induction hob that is supplied with a 13A plug will be internally limited, such that anything except the most basic cooking will be a frustrating expierience

 

[Taylortwocities]

The socket is connected to cooker circuit. If i switch that off at the wall the oven goes off.

Great. What size fuse or MCB protects this circuit?

 

[Worldtraveller]

Great. What size fuse or MCB protects this circuit?

32A

 

[Taylortwocities]

32A

Just checking. So that is a “standard” cooker circuit. What you do will depend in the makers instructions for both appliances.

If you want to retain the plug in, the best way is to have two single 13A sockets on that circuit. There have been so many failures of double sockets when beasjdg to handle two high current devices at the same time. And you do tend to use a hob and oven at the same time. (Xmas day!!)

If the makers do not specify a 13A protection, you could remove the plugs and direct wire both items to a cooker connection plate.

 

[Worldtraveller]

IThere have been so many failures of double sockets when beasjdg to handle two high current devices at the same time. And you do tend to use a hob and oven at the same time. (Xmas day!!)

Good point. I am going to change the hob to a hardwired version.
Thanks for your advice.