replace gas hob with plug to induction with hardwire

netmich

I am thinking to replace our old gas hob for induction hob. I wonder if I can buy hard wiring hob and put plug on it as the old gas hob is conected by a plug.
To specyfiy: behind my oven are two sockets without fuse in it. those sockets are connected to cooker switch near by on the wall( no fuse as well). The switch is connected to my main unit with separate 32amp fuse in it.
Oven hob is connected by plug with 13amp fuse and the same gas hob is connected to socket with 13amp fuse.

So the question is, If I buy induction hob with Electrical power rating 7.2 kW and power supply with 16 Amp (Requires hardwiring to a dedicated circuit), can i add plug to cable with 16amp fuse and connect to socket behind oven? Or do i have hard wiring cable to socket and cover with plain plate without fuse?

Or does 7.2 kW power rating is to much and i should go for something around 3kW but no bigger then 16amp?

Its sound complicated but this is how it looks. Appreciate for any help.

Shaun_of_the_Dead

I would guess your current hob plugs into the current kitchen circuit which will be 2.5mm. You'll need at least 6mm cable run from the consumer unit with an appropriate breaker for the new hob.

You won't find a 16 amp fuse to fit a plug anyway.

EssexExile

You can't put a 16amp fuse in a 13amp plug for obvious reasons.

grumbler

Shaun_of_the_Dead wrote: »

I would guess your current hob plugs into the current kitchen circuit which will be 2.5mm.

Why 32A fuse then?

neilmcl

Can you tell us the make/model of the hob? Most inductions hobs over 7KW will require a 32amp fused connection, who's telling you it should be 16A? Don't go for a 3KW hob if you want to use more than one pan at at a time.

southcoastrgi

I'd check your maths, 7.2kw is a min of 30amp not 16amp anyway

FreeBear

The plug on the end of your (gas) hob will be for the ignition spark. Certainly not man enough for an induction hob. It does sound as if you have a suitable "cooker" circuit close by. Call in an electrician to have a look and give you a quote for hard wiring in the new induction hob.

Unless you really do know what you are doing, this is a job for a professional.

Risteard

southcoastrgi wrote: »

I'd check your maths, 7.2kw is a min of 30amp not 16amp anyway

31.3A actually.

That said diversity can be applied to cooking appliances.

southcoastrgi

Risteard wrote: »

31.3A actually.

That said diversity can be applied to cooking appliances.

Not if the op has 240v supply