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can the electric meter go in the cupboard below a built in double oven?
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.43 PM
We are planning a new kitchen. How far away does the electricity meter have to be from the oven? We plan to put a tower unit with a built in double oven, so the electricity meter will be accessible in the cupboard below. Is this safe/ legal.
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DEACON ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Rating: 5 out of 5
How far does it have to be from the oven? The meter and Consumer unit has to be accessible. I suggest you either get an electrician in to advise or re jig your kitchen layout.
Answered29 September 2016
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Elyson Foyer
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An electrician is not allowed to move your meter. Ull need to seek advice from your electrical provider (edf). I doubt they will be helpful but worth a try. Also both your consumer unit and meter need to be accessible to a point of any emergency. Any electrical point ( sockets , spurs etc..) needs to be minimum 300 away from your cooker. That's to the left of to the right. DEFINETLY NOT ABOVE :)
Answered29 September 2016
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