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Isolation switch for electric oven
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.34 PM
Hey, we are having x 2 electric ovens installed in two separate kitchen spaces. Currently wiring for isolation switches has not been allowed for in the plastering/tiling. Is it a legal requirement in the UK to have one installed next to the electrical oven? Thanks
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Anonymous user
It's a requirement by BS7671 wiring regs. Can't give you the exact regulation off the top of my head but it's under isolation & switching.
You will need to have an isolation switch for each oven, to achieve local isolation.
Answered8 June 2023
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Ross
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Yes isolation switches are required for Cooker units, unless the cooker is under 2Kw and this can be incorporated in the ring. However the mention of 2 cookers in the same installation I would recommend having both cookers with separate circuits and it’s own isolation switch. Hope this helps. Thanks.
Answered8 June 2023
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Anonymous user
I can see no reason why you couldn't share the isolation through just one switch. I often use a dual outlet plate on one standard 32A circuit. Applying load diversity you would be fine. There is no need for two separate circuits. Edit: To save damaging new plaster or tiles it can go in an adjacent cabinet or above the oven if it's in a tall unit.
Answered9 June 2023
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Anonymous user
you need a local means of isolation for each oven. We would position them within a local cupboard space.
Answered21 June 2023
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