Electric Cooker and General Electrical Question

[BQF]

Hello there.  I have a problem with electrics and hope someone can give me a smidgin of advice.

I have a very old Faure electric cooker, that plugs into a large 20A

socket.  It's so old and decrepit I thought I'd invest in a new

one.  So I bought a large range style electric job.  The

problem is it doesn't have a plug, and needs wiring in.

Is this a job I can tackle myself (by putting in an isolating switch

and then just wiring in), or do I need an electrician?  What are

the regulations around cookers - I know in the UK you need an isolating

switch and separate circuit.  In this house the cooker point and

fridge are wired to the same 16A fused circuit.  I'm not sure this

is right (!).

On a separate note - the electrics themselves look a bit dodgy - old

round plug points, bakelite light switches in one or two rooms. 

Can I get the system inspected for saftety and if neceesary upgraded by

EDF, or is it a re-wiring type job?

[Gyn_Paul]

If it is an electric hob and oven, it needs to be fed from a dedicated 32A disjoncteur on minimum 6mm cable. Not sure about the termination at the cooker end. It sounds as if you will be contemplating a partial or even total rewire.

Also, it should really be supplied by a Type 'A' disjoncteur Differentiel, which - I'm guessing - your fuse box doesn't have.

I think you need a proper inspection from a proper electrician.

p

[BQF]

[quote user="Gyn_Paul"]If it is an electric hob and oven, it needs to

be fed from a dedicated 32A disjoncteur on minimum 6mm cable. Not sure

about the termination at the cooker end. It sounds as if you will be

contemplating a partial or even total rewire.

Also, it should really be supplied by a Type 'A' disjoncteur Differentiel, which - I'm guessing - your fuse box doesn't have.

I think you need a proper inspection from a proper electrician.

p

[/quote]

Thanks - I'd agree with the last point!  We have a 'disjoncteur'

in the electirc cupboard but thats the main supply I think - it's rated

at 45A.  The cooker is fed from a 16A fuse on the main fuseboard.

I think i'd better get an electrician!