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New oven install
Want a new oven installed. Old one was 13amp connected via plug. Have 6mm cable attached to 40amp on circuit breaker already supplying induction hob. New oven is 2.6kW 16amp.
From what I've looked at i think I do not need new wire from circuit board. Is this correct?
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"Hi Vicky
2.6kW is 11.30amps (2600/230). You will not need a new supply from the consumer unit, one thing to look out for is that the oven may need to be hard wired in to a fused connection unit but it will be stated on the manufacturer's instructions. Hope this helps
Regards
Em"
2.6kW is 11.30amps (2600/230). You will not need a new supply from the consumer unit, one thing to look out for is that the oven may need to be hard wired in to a fused connection unit but it will be stated on the manufacturer's instructions. Hope this helps
Regards
Em"
Answered on 25th Jun 2025 - Member since Aug 2023 -
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"The 6mm cable on a 40A is on the design limit, depending on the length of run and de-rating factors applied normally a 32A protection device is appropriate.
You have indicated an induction hob is fitted but not said what power requirements are required for this, normally these take a lot of power and therefore independent of other electrical appliances.
2.6Kw is under 12A at 230v, the new oven will be able to run of a 13A fused outlet.
With this in mind I would recommend a fused spur off the ring main (32A) to power the over, but again if you have many power using appliances on the ring main it may well be best to install an independent circuit.
Hope this is helpful for you.
Best
S.E.S.S"
You have indicated an induction hob is fitted but not said what power requirements are required for this, normally these take a lot of power and therefore independent of other electrical appliances.
2.6Kw is under 12A at 230v, the new oven will be able to run of a 13A fused outlet.
With this in mind I would recommend a fused spur off the ring main (32A) to power the over, but again if you have many power using appliances on the ring main it may well be best to install an independent circuit.
Hope this is helpful for you.
Best
S.E.S.S"
Answered on 25th Jun 2025 - Member since Jun 2025 -
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"The new 2.6kW will pull around 11-12amps.
This ‘could’ be installed on a socket outlet and plug or via 13amp fused spur.
Unless the manufacturer specifies an independent circuit for any reason.
If so, you’d need a 2.5mm 16amp radial circuit from the consumer unit to a suitable or nearby location for the oven."
This ‘could’ be installed on a socket outlet and plug or via 13amp fused spur.
Unless the manufacturer specifies an independent circuit for any reason.
If so, you’d need a 2.5mm 16amp radial circuit from the consumer unit to a suitable or nearby location for the oven."
Answered on 25th Jun 2025 - Member since Mar 2024 -
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