Electric Cooker installation Tips

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  sassie4 years, 6 months ago #1Show comment toolsReply

  dont ya just plug them in
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  choc19694 years, 6 months ago #2Show comment toolsReply

  You will need to get a qualified electrician in,
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  mattb_19874 years, 6 months ago #3Show comment toolsReply

  sassie

  dont ya just plug them in

  
  
  I dont think so lol. Its all wired up to a main switch on the wall
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  RedIron4 years, 6 months ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  sassie;3608637

  dont ya just plug them in

  
  
  No only a few come with a mains plug
  
  All you need though on the others is some cooker wire from B&Q, strip both ends of the wire and you'll have 3 wires on each like this;
  
  
  
  You just wire 3 into the back of the cooker and 3 into the socket on the wall. It is nice and easy to do so not worth paying an engineer about £40 to do it.
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  choc19694 years, 6 months ago #5Show comment toolsReply

  sassie;3608637

  dont ya just plug them in

  
  
  
  As a general rule an electric cooker will require its own radial circuit. This means it requires a direct connection to the consumer unit with its own fuse way there. Electric cookers use a vast amount of power so must not be connected to a normal household circuit.
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  sassie4 years, 6 months ago #6Show comment toolsReply

  find one that comes with a mains plug then - lol
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  choc19694 years, 6 months ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  RedIron;3608698

  No only a few come with a mains plug
  
  All you need though on the others is some cooker wire from B&Q, strip both ends of the wire and you'll have 3 wires on each like this;
  
  
  
  You just wire 3 into the back of the cooker and 3 into the socket on the wall. It is nice and easy to do so not worth paying an engineer about £40 to do it.

  
  
  http://www.glyngibson.com/LatestLaws.aspx
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  Predikuesi4 years, 6 months ago #8Show comment toolsReply

  If you already have an electric cooker outlet, then just wire it into that. The law says that you must be compitent enough to install cookers (gas or electric). To be honest, if you can wire a plug, you can install this. Just make sure you turn off the electricity first.
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  choc19694 years, 6 months ago #9Show comment toolsReply

  The fact that you live in a flat.....any botched job puts several lives at risk.....not just your own if you're unsure.
  
  Do you rent or own ? A housing assoc will require a certificate if you install new
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  RedIron4 years, 6 months ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  Predikuesi;3608757

  If you already have an electric cooker outlet, then just wire it into that. The law says that you must be compitent enough to install cookers (gas or electric). To be honest, if you can wire a plug, you can install this. Just make sure you turn off the electricity first.

  
  
  I think legally you have to be at least corgi registered to do gas even if it is your own cooker
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  mattb_19874 years, 6 months ago #11Show comment toolsReply

  choc1969

  The fact that you live in a flat.....any botched job puts several lives at risk.....not just your own if you're unsure.
  
  Do you rent or own ? A housing assoc will require a certificate if you install new

  
  
  I rent my flat. Dont worry i wouldnt trust myself to do it anyway lol. Im just looking for the best cooker i can for about 300 quid installed. Its my first place so im new to it all.
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  choc19694 years, 6 months ago #12Show comment toolsReply

  mattb_1987;3608848

  I rent my flat. Dont worry i wouldnt trust myself to do it anyway lol. Im just looking for the best cooker i can for about 300 quid installed. Its my first place so im new to it all.

  
  
  ok......few good sites to get a cooker deal, how wide is the space ?
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  thesaint4 years, 6 months ago #13Show comment toolsReply

  sassie

  dont ya just plug them in

  
  
  Not an electric cooker. An electric oven yes.
  
  

  choc1969

  You will need to get a qualified electrician in,

  
  
  Not true.
  
  

  Predikuesi

  If you already have an electric cooker outlet, then just wire it into that. The law says that you must be compitent enough to install cookers (gas or electric). To be honest, if you can wire a plug, you can install this. Just make sure you turn off the electricity first.

  
  
  Competent is right for electric cookers, you need to be Corgi registered for Gas, even though Gas cookers are easier to install.
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  RedIron4 years, 6 months ago #14Show comment toolsReply

  mattb_1987;3608848

  I rent my flat. Dont worry i wouldnt trust myself to do it anyway lol. Im just looking for the best cooker i can for about 300 quid installed. Its my first place so im new to it all.

  
  
  Which area do you live in?
  
  If your in the Kent area I can put you in touch with someone
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  sassie4 years, 6 months ago #15Show comment toolsReply

  just by the oven then - lol
  
  Mine is built in oven and just plugs in, hence why i thought this
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  mattb_19874 years, 6 months ago #16Show comment toolsReply

  choc1969

  ok......few good sites to get a cooker deal, how wide is the space ?

  
  
  I think im lookin at getting a 50cm cooker in there
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  RedIron4 years, 6 months ago #17Show comment toolsReply

  mattb_1987;3608987

  I think im lookin at getting a 50cm cooker in there

  
  
  Dixons can install your cooker for you when they deliver by the way
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  mattb_19874 years, 6 months ago #18Show comment toolsReply

  RedIron

  Dixons can install your cooker for you when they deliver by the way

  
  
  is there any on there below 300 anybody could reccomend?
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  RedIron4 years, 6 months ago #19Show comment toolsReply

  mattb_1987;3609152

  is there any on there below 300 anybody could reccomend?

  
  
  I can have a word with my Dad tomorrow to ask him, avoid Indesit though
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  nikkiandmidgets4 years, 6 months ago #20Show comment toolsReply

  The site diynot.co.uk is really good for advice on wiring etc or faults - in fact anything diy! I passed it onto someone in my freecycle forum who's gas boiler was faulty and he quoted the codes and brief history of what was happening and thye told him what problem was and he had it fixed a few hours later as it was a simple fault not requiring an engineer. Plus I got told which part was wrong with my washer and exactly how to fit it wihout having to pay callout costs etc! Its a handy site for advice or if you doubt information or think you are being flanneled by a skilled workman!

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