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Disconnecting Electric Cooker

LocoLoco
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Hi all, just a quick question, can I disconnect an electric cooker myself or should I get an electrician in? It looks very simple to do and I know how to shut the electricity supply off so I'm assuming it would be safe. You're all very knowledgeable; would you be happy to disconnect it yourselves or do you feel it's a job for the professionals?


Thanks in advance for any replies :)
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  • Slithery
    Slithery Posts: 6,046 Forumite
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    What does this have to do with buying and selling property?
    You're better off asking here...
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  • GDB2222
    GDB2222 Posts: 25,939 Forumite
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    LocoLoco wrote: »
    Hi all, just a quick question, can I disconnect an electric cooker myself or should I get an electrician in? It looks very simple to do and I know how to shut the electricity supply off so I'm assuming it would be safe. You're all very knowledgeable; would you be happy to disconnect it yourselves or do you feel it's a job for the professionals?


    Thanks in advance for any replies :)

    I would do it, but I cannot speak for your skills.
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  • walwyn1978
    walwyn1978 Posts: 837 Forumite
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    GDB2222 wrote: »
    I would do it, but I cannot speak for your skills.
    Exactly what he said. Have done it, but equally there are jobs most people probably do themselves that I've learnt from bitter experience I'm no good at. Know your own limitations and do everything possible within those.
  • need_an_answer
    need_an_answer Posts: 2,812 Forumite
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    My OH has no problem doing that type of thing,hes confident,however I would not attempt it in a month of Sundays

    Presumably you will side with one or the other of us in terms of your ability.

    However if in any doubt go to the pro.
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  • ToasterScheme
    ToasterScheme Posts: 116 Forumite
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    Obviously you know enough to disconnect from the wall end, not just the cooker end. And don't just cut the cable and leave a couple of inches dangling.

    Obviously, right? :)
  • FreeBear
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    ToasterScheme wrote: »
    And don't just cut the cable and leave a couple of inches dangling.

    Obviously, right? :)

    Not for some people. You also need to turn off the power - Either at the fuse board (consumer unit) and/or the cooker switch.

    Cutting through a live cable will result in a loud bag, a big blue flash, and a brown stain in the underwear. There is also a real risk of a fatal electric shock.
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  • need_an_answer
    need_an_answer Posts: 2,812 Forumite
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    Reading the responses its fair to say that whilst we are a money saving bunch who like to give things a go we thankfully do know when its the right time to spend out for experience.


    OP giving it a go yourself may prove moneysaving but could also end up being a big misstate.
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  • bap98189
    bap98189 Posts: 3,801 Forumite
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    It is no different to removing the cables from a plug. Are you competent to wire a plug? If so you can wire in a cooker. Just remember to turn the power off at the fusebox first.
  • coffeehound
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    I suppose it's the unexpected things that can catch out the unwary. E.g. consumer units with incorrectly labelled breakers. An inexperienced DIYer might assume they are safe as long as they switch off the 'right' breaker, but an electrician will always check for voltage at the sharp end before touching anything.
  • TadleyBaggie
    TadleyBaggie Posts: 6,536 Forumite
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    I have done it, however I do have (albeit it was over 45 years ago) an electrical engineering ONC/HNC.
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