Gas hob - plug to hardwired

Hasbeen

Ganga wrote: »

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Probably does,question is asked by the householder called Kate,if she asks her GAS SAFE installer they will read the instructions and install it correctly or get a registered electrician to do it.

Question that was asked first was can we fit a new plug or does it need hardwired. Plumber or electrician?

Instruction manual will state what is required if read?

Would not get a sparkie or plumber to fit a plug.

But the instruction for Ops hob clearly state: "ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: This product requires professional installation to a 3 Amp fused spur by a qualified installer"

George_Michael

Hasbeen wrote: »

But the instruction for Ops hob clearly state: "ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: This product requires professional installation to a 3 Amp fused spur by a qualified installer"

As it's only the igniter and shut off valve that are electrically powered then a fused plug will be more than safe enough.


The stated requirement for a qualified installer is simply an !!! covering exercise by the manufacturer so that should someone screw up and kill themselves by fitting a plug, they can turn round and say that they did advise otherwise.

Hasbeen

George_Michael wrote: »

As it's only the igniter and shut off valve that are electrically powered then a fused plug will be more than safe enough.


The stated requirement for a qualified installer is simply an !!! covering exercise by the manufacturer so that should someone screw up and kill themselves by fitting a plug, they can turn round and say that they did advise otherwise.

Agree. I would just fit a plug myself, rather than wait on the plumber returning. But perhaps the Op is not DIY orientated and want the fitting done by a qualified person.

no1catman

Some years ago as a result of a water leak, had a lot of work done in the kitchen. Wall was taken back to the brickwork, before being re-rendered and tiled.
When the cooker was moved out of the way, revealed a 3-pin plug into a switched socket.
It was, as far as I can recall, changed to an non-switched socket, same with the cooker hood.

Since, replaced the cooker, no problem with installation by Currys.

Ganga

Nice looking hob unit Kate but would not buy from Currys

MisterP123

premkit wrote: »

No no if a hob needs a plug it will come with a moulded one fitted. Give us the make and model and pref the rating in Kw or W on the sticker on the underside of the appliance.

Don't give advice on something you obviously have no clue about.

OP, as already mentioned. It's perfectly safe to stick a plug, with a 3A fuse, on the end of it.

shaun_from_Africa

There might be one problem with fitting a mains plug onto the cable.
It's possible that it will be a fairly heavy duty heat resistant cable to protect it from damage and it may be too thick to be secured using the cable clamp in the plug.
If this is the case, you may have to remove a bit of the outer covering before clamping the inner leads, obviously making sure that the plug is securely attached and safe.