What cable size do I need for a 6 gang switch for these kitchen appliances?

[NEDA]

Hello,

I need your help on this as soon as possible.

What cable size do I need for a 6 gang switch for the following kitchen appliances:

• Extractor Fan
• Fridge
• Freezer
• Dish Washer
• Tumble Dryer
• Oven

They all have to be on the same 6 gang switch.

I am looking forward to your assistance.

Thank you!

 

[Chunkytfg]

Get an Electrician to do it before you set your house on fire!!!!

 

[bernardgreen]

 

[TimboTwo]

You will need at least 4 new circuits in there, which are notifiable works under Part P of the Building Regulations. All works require testing and certifying in accordance with BS7671:2018.

As above, get an electrician in. If you are willing to do the donkey work, they will probably give you a better price - but only if you do it right. Ask and see.

 

[JohnD]

• Oven

what do you mean by an "oven?"

 

[EFLImpudence]

They all have to be on the same 6 gang switch.

No they don't.

 

[conny]

No they don't.

I would go so far as to say, "No, they can't."

 

[JohnW2]

I would go so far as to say, "No, they can't."

If the "6-gang switch" consisted of six 20A grid switches, then I suppose it "could" be done (provided the appropriate circuits were available).

However, I agree with everyone else that the OP clearly needs an electrician.

Kind Regards, John

 

[plugwash]

Whether it can be done on one plate really depends on the current required for the oven, most modular switch ranges offer 20A switches. Click minigrid goes further and offers 32A switches. For current ratings beyond that I doubt you will find a modular system that people would want for switches on their kitchen wall.

 

[JohnW2]

Whether it can be done on one plate really depends on the current required for the oven, most modular switch ranges offer 20A switches. Click minigrid goes further and offers 32A switches. For current ratings beyond that I doubt you will find a modular system that people would want for switches on their kitchen wall.

All true, but if 'oven' means oven, then it's quite likely that it will be less than 20A - after all, many come with 13A plugs. All the other appliances the OP mentioned are obviously well under 20A.

One might, of course, ask why the OP wants all these switches.

Kind Regards, John

 

[sparkwright]

No reason why the op shouldn't have all those switches.

It's a normal thing to have in some kitchens.

Some house builders insist on it.

Others definitely don't want that kind of set-up.

However, the op's initial question was so vague it doesn't inspire much confidence to tell him too much.

If, on the other hand, he could provide details on the oven, how many radial and/or ring circuits he intends to fit, how he will fuse the fan down, what size protective device(s) there will be at the mains...

It may be able to be done with just one particular size of cable, but without much info it's difficult to give a good definite and safe answer.

 

[JohnW2]

No reason why the op shouldn't have all those switches.

No reason at all, provided they are installed in an acceptable and compliant fashion.

However, many people seem to think that there is a regulatory requirement for them, which is why I suggested that we might aske the OP for his reason - if it's just a personal preference then fair enough, but if he thinks that they are a 'requirement', he might welcome being told that he doesn't have to have them if he doesn't want to.

However, the op's initial question was so vague it doesn't inspire much confidence to tell him too much.

Exactly - which is why so many of us have suggested that he needs to consult an electrician.

Kind Regards, John