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Rating of switches for induction hob
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.57 PM
I want to change the switches for my cooker and hob to brushed steel to match the light switches. The existing white switches with a neon indicator seem to be a 50amp unit. I am struggling find any replacement switches rated at 50 amps (45 seems to be the biggest i can find). The hob is rated at 7.3kw. would a 45 amp switch be adequate for this.
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4 Answers
Anonymous user
Yes, you don’t get a double pole switch rated at 50amps, it jumps from 20amps to 45amps. 20amps wouldn’t be sufficient, so a 45amp will be perfect. Thanks
Answered14 August 2018
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Anonymous user
7.3kw = 7300 / 230 = 31.7 amps.
Therefore a 45amp rated double pole switch is more than adequate. Hope this helps.
Answered15 August 2018
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JK Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
50 amp double-pole switches in a brushed steel finish are manufactured by Hager and MK. I would recommend Hager over MK.
https://www.directtradesupplies.co.uk/product.php/14373/hager-50a-double-pole-switch-1-gang-with-led--brushed-steel-
https://www.electricpoint.com/mk-edge-k14336bssw-1-gang-50a-double-pole-switch-neon-brushed-st.html
Answered15 August 2018
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Anonymous user
Yes a 45 amp would be more than sufficient for the connected load of 7.3kw
Answered13 August 2018
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