Electric Hobs

[stowie39]

I consider myself a fairly compotent DIYer, apart from electrics, my grey area.

Looking to replace our very old hob, and not sure about circuit breaker loadings. The existing cooker and hob are on an individual circuit with what appears to be a double switch.

Any thoughts on whether we can just do a straight swap for a modern induction hob?

[aviator]

A typical induction hob will require a circuit capable of supplying around 30 Amps. You will also need to check whether your contracted electricity supply can meet this demand.

[Vino]

If its not too late Stowie, thats a double pole 25amp breaker,
Look at the label on the new appliance it will have an Amp loading,
A 30amp will require 6mm supply cable and breaker.

[stowie39]

To be honest I went to Millars asked if the ceramic hob would be ok, bought it, let them install everything is working fine..it is strange I am an ex aircraft engineer, with an HND qualification but cannot understand wiggly amps at all, now hydraulics, pneumatics is a different story.
Thanks for the tesponse

[dave c]

To be honest I went to Millars asked if the ceramic hob would be ok, bought it, let them install everything is working fine..it is strange I am an ex aircraft engineer, with an HND qualification but cannot understand wiggly amps at all, now hydraulics, pneumatics is a different story.
Thanks for the tesponse

I had the same problem stowie.
I just bought a Hydraulic hob from the chinese shop - and it was a bargain!!!!! ( Haven't managed to get someone to install it yet......

[Vino]

To be honest I went to Millars asked if the ceramic hob would be ok, bought it, let them install everything is working fine..it is strange I am an ex aircraft engineer, with an HND qualification but cannot understand wiggly amps at all, now hydraulics, pneumatics is a different story.
Thanks for the tesponse

I had the same problem stowie.
I just bought a Hydraulic hob from the chinese shop - and it was a bargain!!!!! ( Haven't managed to get someone to install it yet......

From the Chinese shop
You're brave lol

[Brandyboy]

To be honest I went to Millars asked if the ceramic hob would be ok, bought it, let them install everything is working fine..it is strange I am an ex aircraft engineer, with an HND qualification but cannot understand wiggly amps at all, now hydraulics, pneumatics is a different story.
Thanks for the tesponse

I had the same problem stowie.
I just bought a Hydraulic hob from the chinese shop - and it was a bargain!!!!! ( Haven't managed to get someone to install it yet......

From the Chinese shop
You're brave lol

Velly blave indeed.

[Bee]

Yes most people get the shop to install cookers and hobs. Most shops offer the service. It's much easier than trying to find an electrician.

Bee

[dave c]

or a hydraulics engineer...

[Vino]

Yes most people get the shop to install cookers and hobs. Most shops offer the service. It's much easier than trying to find an electrician.
Bee

M
You are right Bee. But the shop employs an electrician, and sometimes adds some profit for themselves too.
Not always ,sometimes.
Some electricians might not want to fit a cooker from the Chinese shop though,
because of the liability aspect, and their reputation if it goes wrong. . Just saying.
Surely someone in your area can recommend one .