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Induction Hob - 32 amp
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.27 PM
Hi all, I currently have a gas hob that’s linked to a standard 13a switch below behind the draws for the ignition. We’re looking to replace this with a induction hob which requires 32a. The socket is connected to a panel in our kitchen labelled as Hob. Our cooker tower (which is separate in the kitchen) has its own dedicated switch in another area of the kitchen. What would be involved with moving this circuit over to 32a? Looking at the fuse box, the sockets in the kitchen run of a 32a unit in the fuse box. Thanks
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Anonymous user
The socket providing power to your current Hob is only for the ignition, the circuit needed for your new electric Hob will likely have to be installed from new if there isn’t a circuit already available which is adequate for the load of the new appliance. If your unsure you’d be best to hire an electrician to check for you and install the new circuit if that is what’s required.
Answered12 January 2020
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Arc Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
If the circuit you are looking at is marked as sockets you can not wire a 32A hob into it as you will be using up the whole supply for your sockets, the job will need a dedicated circuit which will have be installed by a registered Electrician under part p DIY work is not allowed for new circuits and especially not in kitchens. It will also have to be protected by an RCD under 17/18th wiring regulations.
Answered13 January 2020
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ACUMEN ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Unless I looked at installation, it will be very challenging to advise.
A qualified electrician need to identify the circuit at the board and at the termination. There might be or not a 6mm T&E rigged with a socket, hence saving the process of new circuit.
I can't insist enough to use a qualified electrician.
Answered18 January 2020
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Pro Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Alternatively buy a 13A induction hob instead....
Answered23 January 2020
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C.A.B Electrical
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Hi, if the cooker has a 32amp feed running direct from the fusebox this could possibly be used for the induction hob and then the cooker could be connected to socket circuit in the Kitchen.
Answered23 January 2020
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