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How do I know if existing fuse and cable sufficient for replacement oven?
Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.35 PM
How do I know if existing fuse and cable sufficient for replacement oven? Current fuse in wall FCU is 13AMP so does that impose a limit of power of new built in oven I can use? Current oven doesn't have sticker giving me tech spec as seems to have melted off... Think existing oven is about 2550W. Current cable is white circular cable about 8mm diameter including casing. many thanks
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Anonymous user
If you have a 13 Amp Spur that will be your limit unless you are willing to have alterations to your wiring.
KiloWatts / Volts = Amps
Cable Amps > Breaker/Fuse Amps > Oven Amps
- You can find the ratings for cable in 18th edition using the cable calculations.
- Breaker/Fuse ratings are on them.
- Oven will have a Wattage if not Amps.
I’d advice you have an electrician fit and test the oven.
If you want to calculate yourself for fun or any other reason, google the cable you have and look for a pdf of the 18th edition wiring regs or an NICEIC crib sheet for cables ratings.
Checking the Amps of the Oven is equal to or lower than that of the breaker/fuse is the essential part as the cable ‘should’ be correctly sized to the breaker/fuse.
Typical consumptions
Double Ovens 5-8kW (20-32A)
Single Ovens 2.5-5kW (10A-20A)
Answered27 September 2020
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Anonymous user
Hello,
You are indeed limited by the 13 A fuse, and associated wiring.
Consult the manufacturer’s spec for installation guidance. There you will find the cable type, size, OCPD rating and connection method given by them.
Good luck,
Carl.
Answered27 September 2020
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E3 Electrical
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Short answer, you are limited to 3000Watts which is 13amps, I would ignore at least two of the answers above.
Answered28 September 2020
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Internal Repairs
Rating: 5 out of 5
32amp is sufficent. You won't need more than that and you definitely don't need to derate it as some people might suggest. Typically 6mm twin and earth is used to connect ovens or cookers. If you buying a new one consult the installation instructions though.
Answered27 September 2020
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Anonymous user
There will be in the oven a plate telling you the ratings for the oven. It’s usually in the inside of the door. A silver sticker sometimes. It will tell you the rating of the oven. Normal ovens are about 4 amps or so and should be fit with heat resistant flex. Probably best getting someone who knows how to, to do the job.
Answered28 September 2020
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