Buy new ceramic hob or fix old one?

danrv

vikkimcd said:

I hadn't considered that the worktop would need to be changed also. So it's not just as simple as buying one with the same measurements e.g. at Currys, they turn up and install it? There is another step that I would need to carry out first to check the area?

Have a look at the Neff manual if possible to find out installation measurements. I'm assuming electric hobs have a standard mounting size but try and measure underneath.
Looks like Currys charge £120 for installation.

I did a straight swap from an old Creda free standing oven to a new Beko model. Same power and dimensions so I just had it delivered and installed it myself.

If you can get a ceramic hob that is the same size and power requirement as your Neff, wiring it up is straightforward if ok with electronics.
It's probably on a dedicated 32a circuit.
Three wires to connect. The cable gauge is thicker so care is needed. 

WIAWSNB

As Danrv says.
The idea is to get a replacement that drops right in. If the 'underbody' of the replacement is larger, then the worktop aperture will need trimming - a real pita (and I bet not included in Curry's fitting charge?).
And it's also possible that if the Neff was a largish model, then the new one could even have a gap showing - tho' not so likely.
Bottom line is, if you know the hob model, you can look up the hole size, and then buy a replacement you know will fit.
No idea how 'standard' sizes are.

WIAWSNB

Photo of current hob? We may be able to ID it.

casper_gutman

What's underneath the existing hob? A cupboard? Drawers? Have a look underneath, removing a drawer or two if needed, and try to spot a label with the model number. Failing that, you might want to remove the existing hob so you can measure the aperture accurately. There will probably be a number of (four?) clips/clamps screwed on from below, holding the hob in the hole in the worktop.

vikkimcd

Okay, thanks for all of the comments. I can't lift it, it is either sealed or wedged in. I am attaching a photo - apologies for all of the marks, it has been there a while! 

WIAWSNB

No, you won't be able to lift it without access to its underneath - it'll be clipped down and sealed.
What's under there - an oven?

WIAWSNB

Looks like:
https://www.neff.com.au/supportdetail/product/T1213X0/01

560x500, and 6.6kW. you can go bigger size, but someone would need to tweak the opening accordingly - not worth it, unless you fancy the idea of going much larger, say 750mm.
Start looking for replacements!

WIAWSNB

https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/t16nbe1l/neff-t16nbe1l-n50-4-ceramic-cooktop-hob

I'm not suggesting this one in particular, but just to say it should be a drop-in jobbie.

danrv

Same with this one:
https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/hic64102/beko-hic64102-4-zone-ceramic-hob?refsource=apadwords&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=21924388070&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=21924388070&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21928358551&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn8XFBhCxARIsAMyH8BvxYbkdK1rHTatgpy-xOAgkR7HKnH2fxepAuAJUfG-yHlJLik9LmS0aAre-EALw_wcB

vikkimcd

Thanks everyone, much appreciated!