Just in the process of decommissioning my ancient kitchen and replacing with new. The current oven is an electric fan unit. The hob is gas. I have a 32A circuit feeding this from the consumer unit (32A MCB, RCD protected). 6mm T+E from the CU to the isolator switch. 6mm T+E from the switch to the CCU where the existing cooker is hard wired. There is then a 2.5mm spur off this to a fused CCU (3A) for the igniter (to be removed). My new oven is rated at 2.4kW/13A Induction hob is rated at 3kW/13A Both come pre-wired with 13A domestic 3 pin plugs. Given that the existing installation is 6mm all the way from the CU, how best to connect the two new appliances? Could the CCU be replaced with a double unswitched socket. The total length of 6mm cable is protected by the 32A breaker, and the length from the 3 pin plugs to the appliances would be protected by the 13A fuses within the plugs. Thanks in advance.
So there wouldn't be any reason to put additional FCU's between the isolator and the sockets? Can't see a reason why there would if all cable is 6mm to the sockets...
no you don't need to put additional FCU,s in the supply just use the isolater but put in two single sockets as first suggested helps to share the load.
The 'Additional fuses' you refer to are contained within the plug on the appliance. Nice and simple. 3kW is not much for an induction hob, how many 'hot plates' does it have?
He did state The plugs should stay! Use two single sockets, rather than a double socket. Double sockets are only rated and tested to 20A, and there are many reports of double socket failure where higher-current devices - like these - are used over long periods of time.
Unless the circuit is protected by a 30mA RCD then socket-outlets should not have been used to make the final connection (unless SRCDs were used).
I made a simple statement which holds true, so your point is moot (which is about as good as your points ever get).
It's his halo that is the problem. It has slipped down over his eyes blurring his vision. You all know he doesn't make mistakes!! (2 in as many days now lol)