Kitchen fitter help/advice urgently needed please

beaker141

I've an induction hob (fitted the kitchen myself) that is just held in as was suggested by the spring clamps - occasionally I pop it out to clean the crumbs out that accumulate - I havent decided to put sealant in. It is a tight fit though - I can only get it out by pushing from underneath - so if fitter has made the right size hole that holds it secureley I'd say fine - if it moves at all in the hole I'd say no !

Double oven tripping - who did the electrics ? it sounds like it isnt on a high enough rated circuit.

I did mine myself as I was quoted £1.5k to fit it, which on reflection is probably a fair price given the amount of work involved and the risk. I have the odd chip and miscut - which I accept because I did it - had a fitter done it then I wouldnt be happy - but then I'm not sure they'd be happy buying a new worktop to replace the original and trying to recut it !

tb4100

Marktheshark thank you it is wired into the original electric cooker point x

beaker141

Marktheshark wrote: »

Has he provided an electrical installation certificate ?
If not please do not use the appliances, it sounds like he has wired in to the Kitchen ring main and not a 30 amp separate feed, this is very dangerous indeed if it is the case.

The offer to fit the new suggests he is covering his tracks.

I second that - but add that induction hobs can be very highly rated so check that is on the right circuit as well as the oven.

tb4100

Beaker 141 its on the same feed as the oven, its only the grill tripping not the main oven x

Marktheshark

tb4100 wrote: »

Marktheshark thank you it is wired into the original electric cooker point x

It still should have an electrical safety installation certificate, your house insurance is often invalid without it.
If he is not registered with a certified body he should not be wiring anything.
Tripping out suggests the feed is either underrated due to old wiring which is a fire risk or a leak to earth .45 and above which is also dangerous.
Ask what his competence is for electrical safety and which body he is registered to.

tb4100

Should of said its on an 32 amp fuse x

thescouselander

Marktheshark wrote: »

It still should have an electrical safety installation certificate, your house insurance is often invalid without it.
If he is not registered with a certified body he should not be wiring anything.
Tripping out suggests the feed is either underrated due to old wiring which is a fire risk or a leak to earth .45 and above which is also dangerous.
Ask what his competence is for electrical safety and which body he is registered to.

I'm sorry but that is just a load of bolleaux. Show me a policy wording that actually says that.

tb4100

Have put the electric safety certificate in my list thank you x

beaker141

tb4100 wrote: »

Beaker 141 its on the same feed as the oven, its only the grill tripping not the main oven x

I've got an aeg induction hob - I've just checked , its on a 40amp breaker on its own and i think its 6mm cable to it, possibly 10mm, I cant recall.

http://www.aeg.co.uk/Products/Cooking/Hobs/Electric_hobs/HK654400FB/

Hob is 7.4kw - which with all rings drawing power suggests a draw of 30amps - that could be on top of your cooker and grill.

Marktheshark

thescouselander wrote: »

I'm sorry but that is just a load of bolleaux. Show me a policy wording that actually says that.

Prosecution is made under section 16 of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
The penalty is £5000.
Applies to anyone employed or self employed.