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can a normal socket be used to provide power to electric cooker
Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.45 PM
Hi I bought this electric cooker for granny annex but i do not have any cooker point over there. I don't know if i can use the normal power socket to provide power to it. https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8571397
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Anonymous user
It’s about 17 A load so dump the idea of a 10 mm
Answered10 February 2019
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Maloplumbing
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Hello,
Simple answer no.
Cooker must independent fused supply.
Best regards.
Answered10 February 2019
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Anonymous user
Some single ovens can be powered by a socket but your cooker has a hob as well so will use too much power (7.6kw in fact).
If you need a new circuit installing for it my advice would be to get a price for 10mm cabling as well.
Answered10 February 2019
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