BQF Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 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 20Asocket. It's so old and decrepit I thought I'd invest in a newone. So I bought a large range style electric job. Theproblem is it doesn't have a plug, and needs wiring in.Is this a job I can tackle myself (by putting in an isolating switchand then just wiring in), or do I need an electrician? What arethe regulations around cookers - I know in the UK you need an isolatingswitch and separate circuit. In this house the cooker point andfridge are wired to the same 16A fused circuit. I'm not sure thisis right (!).On a separate note - the electrics themselves look a bit dodgy - oldround plug points, bakelite light switches in one or two rooms. Can I get the system inspected for saftety and if neceesary upgraded byEDF, or is it a re-wiring type job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyn_Paul Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BQF Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 [quote user="Gyn_Paul"]If it is an electric hob and oven, it needs tobe fed from a dedicated 32A disjoncteur on minimum 6mm cable. Not sureabout the termination at the cooker end. It sounds as if you will becontemplating 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 ratedat 45A. The cooker is fed from a 16A fuse on the main fuseboard.I think i'd better get an electrician! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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