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Replacing 2 x old 2.8kw ovens with 2 x 3.4kw ovens

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 3.01 PM

Hello, I'm looking to replace the old ovens in my flat that are around 20 years old. Both these ovens are rated at 2.8kw Currently there is a single oven circuit 6mm2 cable with a 32A breaker, with both ovens terminated on fused 13A plugs in a standard wall socket. After testing nothing other than this socket is on the oven circuit. Obviously the new ovens, both rated at 16A (3.1kw and 3.45kw) will need to be hard wired with oven switches. D My question is; can both these ovens be safely installed on the 32A oven circuit, or do I need separate circuits/breakers for each oven? Thanks

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

Yes, safe to put both on same circuit. A standard cooker circuit, one you've described, can have up to 15kW of appliances on it. Load diversity ensures it will never overload. Use a dual cooker outlet plate and hardwire both appliances on to that.

Answered27 June 2023

JA & Sons electrical Services

Rating: 5 out of 5

Beccles

I would always try and put them on their own separate circuits if it can be done.

Answered25 June 2023

Chime Electrical Services

Rating: 5 out of 5

Ely

Yes, but only if the cable between each oven and the isolator is 6mm cross sectional area. Any less and the breaker won't protect it. This is really a job for a qualified electrician.

Answered6 July 2023

Alpha electrics

Rating: 5 out of 5

Craigavon

Normally rule of thumb, you'd divide your voltage into your KW. So each off your appliance are roughly 15 amps each. So it's good to go with your original cooker supply cable of 6mm. Your just within the parameters.

Answered17 July 2023