Grangey.
Distinguished Member
Hi all,
Just wondering if any qualified electricians nosing about on these forums could give me some advice confirmation.
Im in the final stages of my house renovation and finally Im on to the kitchen, which has its own dedicated ring main. Im about to order my integrated Microwave, and new Oven, and I wanted to check something.
My oven states:
Max Rated Inputs: 3.20 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 x 1.5mm²
Supply Connection: 16A (double pole switched fuse outlet with 3mm gap)
and Microwave states:
Fuse Rating: 16 AMP
Electrical Connection Rating: 3.35 kW
I'm just hoping you can clarify what is needed regarding wiring, as at the moment assuming they both come pre-flexed, Im unsure whether I..
-can simply wire these to a plug with either a 13A fuse and plug into existing (switched) socket (which is what some older (external) forum posts on the subject I've found seem to indicate),
-Spur off existing socket into a DP switched fuse outlet? (If so whats the best way to do this when I have two appliances needing connection, ie is there a double DP switched fuse outlet/CCU of sort that would do the job?
-create a new radial circuit with a 16A MCB with a socket for both of these appliances? (which just seems quite overkill to me in this day and age but again thought Id check..).
-Or none of the above as there is a better/ more normal/acceptable way?
Thanks in advance for your help...
Grangey.
Just wondering if any qualified electricians nosing about on these forums could give me some advice confirmation.
Im in the final stages of my house renovation and finally Im on to the kitchen, which has its own dedicated ring main. Im about to order my integrated Microwave, and new Oven, and I wanted to check something.
My oven states:
Max Rated Inputs: 3.20 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 x 1.5mm²
Supply Connection: 16A (double pole switched fuse outlet with 3mm gap)
and Microwave states:
Fuse Rating: 16 AMP
Electrical Connection Rating: 3.35 kW
I'm just hoping you can clarify what is needed regarding wiring, as at the moment assuming they both come pre-flexed, Im unsure whether I..
-can simply wire these to a plug with either a 13A fuse and plug into existing (switched) socket (which is what some older (external) forum posts on the subject I've found seem to indicate),
-Spur off existing socket into a DP switched fuse outlet? (If so whats the best way to do this when I have two appliances needing connection, ie is there a double DP switched fuse outlet/CCU of sort that would do the job?
-create a new radial circuit with a 16A MCB with a socket for both of these appliances? (which just seems quite overkill to me in this day and age but again thought Id check..).
-Or none of the above as there is a better/ more normal/acceptable way?
Thanks in advance for your help...
Grangey.
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