Gas Hob Safety distance from the wall and door- Current Regulation

FreeBear

Robin9 wrote: »

Are the safety issues - gas or electric - not the same : saucepan handles and hot surfaces ?

Yes they are.

I have an induction hob, and the installation instructions say 190mm clearance either side and 60mm at the back. Also, isolation switch should not be positioned above or behind a cooker/hob such that someone would have to reach over the appliance. It is recommended that the switch is at least 300mm from the hob and no more than 2m.

maisie_cat

When we moved into our house we ripped out the kitchen and survived with a temporary kitchen for around a year I think.
We bought a combination microwave and a small double burner hob thing and installed it on an ikea freestanding island unit.
It worked perfectly well until we'd knocked several walls down and had an extension built. I think you might well save money using a similar approach & buying a better cooker solution when you have the space

greenbee

I'm 4 years into living with a temporary kitchen... I'm hoping to have the funds/time to replace it next year. The existing kitchen was so disgusting it had to be ripped out. I've got a second-hand freestanding electric oven & hob, a few tables with crates underneath and a random selection of shelves on the walls.

OP - try freecycle for a temporary cooker while you plan your new kitchen and save up for the things you really want.