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wiring an electric cooker
notsocluedup
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i have recently purchaced a new swan electrical cooker. i have had it installed by a friend who also installed my previous cooker so i trust that it was done safely, but i over heard him saying to his friend about a screw that was loose and wouldnt tighten in the live or neutral wires is this dangerouse? i darent use my cooker because of this and im not too sure how to get this fixed.
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i doubt if you would get any one on here saying yes go on and use it. if you are unsure get a professional electrician in to have a look at it. at the end of the day it,s just not worth it in the end.0
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It is very dangerous.
High amperage circuit screws need to be tight, or else it can start arcing and can cause fires.0 -
notsocluedup wrote: »i have recently purchaced a new swan electrical cooker. i have had it installed by a friend who also installed my previous cooker so i trust that it was done safely, but i over heard him saying to his friend about a screw that was loose and wouldnt tighten in the live or neutral wires is this dangerouse? i darent use my cooker because of this and im not too sure how to get this fixed.
As the others have said better get it checked out. Loose connections can be dangerous and can cause fires. Ive seen the mess a loose neutral made of a property. Its better a professional looks at it for you.0 -
You do not say where this loose screw is. If it is in the cooker connection outlet box which is usually situated in the wall behind the cooker, then why is this person incapable of fitting a replacement. It is not a difficult thing to do.
If the faulty connection is in the cooker then the problem needs to be addressed by the supplier.
The answer to your question is yes, if there is a connection problem, then it needs to be addressed, and fixed. A loose connection is an invitation for overheating and the start of a fire. The solution to your problem would be simple for an electrician.I can afford anything that I want.
Just so long as I don't want much.0 -
Hi
What is the KW rating of the cooker?
Corgi Guy.Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)0
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