Which power of induction hob can I fit?

fabs35

Our current hob state 5.8KW but when we use two of the four burners, they all turn off and show E signs.

It seems to be on its on its own 32KW circuit and so I wanted to ask what the maximum hob size I could go for. My wife would like a larger (80cm) wide hob but I am worried that it might be too powerful for the connection. If it helps, the grey cable that is running from the consumer unit to the hob is approx12mm x 8mm and was fitted in 2015.

Albermarle

Have you looked in the manual to see what the E sign signifies ?

fabs35

Good question! Just looked it up and it seems to be something internal.

I'll still need to change the hob and want to get a higher powered one that can hopefully have all four plates operating at the same time.

grumpy_codger

It's 32A, not 32kW.

I don't think that a hob can identify what sort of circuit it is connected to. If its maximum power is higher than the circuit can bear, I think it can be restricted in the settings.

Again, read the manual.

ETA: IIRC, 4mm2 cable is rated for more than 32A and is about 6.5*12mm, i.e. yours is at least 4mm2. 32A ~ 7.5kW.

fabs35

That's brilliant information and advice. Hopefully the settings can restrict the power.

Thank you!