I've bought a new Samsung induction hob which has 2 lives and 2 neutrals. The existing wiring to the standard electric hob has 3 lives and 3 neutrals in 3 sets of wires joined together (3 cables taped together with the 3 neutrals twisted together from each to form a single neutral).
I can't access the other ends of the wires, so my idea is to buy a 45amp connection box and plug the 3 neutrals / 3 lives of the existing wires into one side and the 2 lives / 2 neutrals from the hob lead into the other.
Also, any links or suggestions for an appropriate connection box for this would be very helpful.
Will this be ok or do I only use 2 lives and 2 neutrals from the existing wiring?
Thanks
![old-unit.jpg old-unit.jpg](https://cdn.diynot.com/data/attachments/345/345987-c23f28cbcfc14fabf3d204da6c92ac4f.jpg)
![new-unit.jpg new-unit.jpg](https://cdn.diynot.com/data/attachments/345/345988-34bf2e7cf46592b42b52f19b29772848.jpg)
I can't access the other ends of the wires, so my idea is to buy a 45amp connection box and plug the 3 neutrals / 3 lives of the existing wires into one side and the 2 lives / 2 neutrals from the hob lead into the other.
Also, any links or suggestions for an appropriate connection box for this would be very helpful.
Will this be ok or do I only use 2 lives and 2 neutrals from the existing wiring?
Thanks
![old-unit.jpg old-unit.jpg](https://cdn.diynot.com/data/attachments/345/345987-c23f28cbcfc14fabf3d204da6c92ac4f.jpg)
![new-unit.jpg new-unit.jpg](https://cdn.diynot.com/data/attachments/345/345988-34bf2e7cf46592b42b52f19b29772848.jpg)
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