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New oven
gadget88
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I have a new oven a little deeper at back closer to socket is this okay or would it need more clearance the socket is behind the cooker? It’s electrical and a gas hob on top
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The installation instructions will have the required clearances clearly specified.0
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Thanks I couldn’t see anything on the instructions0
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The oven dimensions are Dimensions
(H)59.5 x (W)59.5 x (D)55.10 -
I wouldn't worry - modern ovens are well insulated and cooled outside with airflow.0
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Probably more important is that you can access the socket to switch it off, in case of some kind of problem.0
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Here’s some photos last pic was how it was before looks flush to wall he said it’s deeper but contacted most electricians they can make the socket if I wish but they insist it should be fine as it is?Behind it there is just a double socket and a gas pipe0 -
Can you not get the double socket moved to one side?1
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I could move it but some electricians said it would be fine unsure what to do? It worked fine before but new oven is deeper0
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I booked an electrician to check it over tomorrow to make sure it’s all fine0
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Is the left hand switch of the double socket, the oven swich? Your new oven sounds a pretty standard depth so I am sure you will be fine.0
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