"Hard Wiring" of electric cooker

[foxyferret]

I am in the process of ordering a freestanding cooker with an eye level grill for my dear old mum because that is what she wants. Its a Hotpoint but I read on the info it must be "hard wired". Being a numpty, I have no idea what that means, mine is gas. What does this entail and is this the norm? She already has a similar model but does not know how it was wired up years ago. How much should we expect to pay someone to do this please, any ideas? Many thanks.

[woofgang]

yes its the norm, it needs to be wired directly into the household wiring, via a fused connection, not plugged in and needs to be done by a certificated electrician. as for cost, that will depend where in the country you live.

[HowardKennitby]

It means it must be connected directly back to the consumer unit(fuse box) with suitable cable and not by plugging in to a socket.

[BRIGHT SPARK]

Based on the following assumptions it should cost about 130+vat
1.The cooker is within 10m of the fuse board with a direct cable route
2. The fuseboard complies with 17th edition of the wiring regs
3.The main earthing complies with the 17th edition
4.A copious supply of Hobnobs are available :-)

[foxyferret]

Thank you all for your speedy replies, so helpful you guys. Mum is in Norfolk and she has an electrician who has helped her before with other things so we will see how much he says. Hopefully the old one would have been done the same so perhaps it won't be too big a job. Cheers!

[sunny-dave]

.. but since there is an electric cooker there already, it *may* just be a case of disconnecting the old one from the old wall box/outlet and connecting the new one. A much simpler job.

[foxyferret]

I do hope so sunny dave.

[The Builder]

You're honoured Foxy. Bright Sparky doesn't come on here for just anybody you know........ ;o)

[BRIGHT SPARK]

As SD says if its a direct reconnection it will be simple...about £40+rich tea.

[foxyferret]

I am suitably flattered. (I like shortcake myself). Thanks everyone.

[foxyferret]

Many thanks to all those who gave advice. The cooker is now in and working fine. All the wiring was already there apparently and the lecce only charged £30 which I thought was quite good. Cheers everyone!