New Electric Oven No Plug

[jeannamacs]

I am about to buy a new single electric oven to go under worktop /hob. It is under 3kw and will work off a 13amp plug, but that's not supplied. Can I just buy the cable and plug from electric wholesalers or do I need to get an electrician to wire it in. Thanks .

[ZebuSanctuary]

Am I to understand there is no electric cable protruding from the appliance?

[youngmafbog]

If it is plugged in you can do it. Actually so long as it is not a new circuit you dont need to be registered but you do need to be competant. ie familiar with 7671.

The general rule of thumb is if you are unsure get someone qualified to do it.

[jeannamacs]

We have an electrician coming out in a few weeks to move some sockets. I am about to order the oven. There is an existing socket behind our current gas cooker for the pilot light and clock which I thought he could just make a double.then I read that although this new one can work off a 13 amp plug it just doesn't come with cable and plug. So I assume it has wires waiting to be connected to cable and plug. I'm very confused and now searching for a different one with a plug. Thanks

[Old_Geezer]

Was it not suppied with a lead ? If a lead isn't there is there a socket at the back for one to go ? If so maybe check the manufacturer's website or trusted spares website to get the correct lead.

[youngmafbog]

Often they dont come with a plug as normally you would wire it into a cooker connection on the wall. That connection, will be protected by a fuse on the wall (Most put them above counter level).

One of the reasons I have heard given is the manufacture doesnt want to be responsible for you plugging it into an unsuitable socket and causing a fire or wire overload.

[youngmafbog]

OG, most cookers have a small panel at the back that you clamp the wire into. The wire should be able to take some heat and be of appropriate length. They dont want to be responsible for someone wiring in a powerful unitl.

[davebro]

If it's connected by a plug-in lead I would expect the lead to be supplied with the oven. It may just have a junction box that needs connecting up to a lead by each individual wire I suppose.

[jeannamacs]

I've just downloaded the manual and this is what it says it needs 2.3 kw ..HO5VV-FG/3x1.5mm sq cable

[barry1010]

Search for an electrical wholesaler near you - they will have exactly what you need

[ZebuSanctuary]

// needs 2.3 kw ..HO5VV-FG/3x1.5mm sq cable//

This can be purchased from the likes of Wilko, B&Q Tec

However this might challenge your level of electrical competency. Therefore play safe and get your electrician on to it. Approx a 15 minute job.

[naomi24]

//It is under 3kw and will work off a 13amp plug, but that's not supplied.//

I don't know much about electrics, but I thought all electrical items come with the plug ready fitted now. Where are you buying it from?

[ZebuSanctuary]

Apologies jean!

No offence was intended if you feel I am undermining your electrical installation abilities.

The fact of the matter is, you simply might not be in possession of the tools to complete the task.
It's likely for example, to get access to the compartment in the oven which houses the electrical termination, you would need a Torx screwdriver set. Hope this helps.

[naomi24]

Something sounds amiss with this purchase. I'm wondering if it's coming from a potentially unreliable retailer. I think it should come with the plug fitted. That standard 'safety' now - isn't it?

[jeannamacs]

Thank you all for your responses. It seems there are very few that come with cable and plug supplied now. It appears that I will ask the electrician who is doing the moving of existing sockets to fit the appropriate cable and plug. I was just concerned that it needed more than a normal plug socket.

[ZebuSanctuary]

// was just concerned that it needed more than a normal plug socket. //

Be rest assure. If an electrical appliance here in the UK is rated at 3 kW or less, it can be fitted into a standard 3-pin - 13A mains socket. Just ensure the correct fuse is fitted!

[naomi24]

You could give this company a ring. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

https://ao.com/l/electric_single_ovens-14596/1-20/42-43-45/

[The Builder]

I just wanted to agree with what's already been said above.
Different countries have their own types of plug, which is why it's not included. Larger ovens are rarely, if ever, supplied with a cable. I guess they're just following that convention.

1.5mm Heat-Resistant cable (flexible), and fit a standard 13A plug.
Connect into the terminals behind the metal plate on the back of the oven.

[ZebuSanctuary]

// 1.5mm Heat-Resistant cable (flexible), and fit a standard 13A plug.//

Just to add to this.

It is advisable to install 1.5 to 2 metres of cable. This allows for pulling the appliance away from the wall in the event of requiring future access i.e., The scenario of a fault occurring.

[The Builder]

That's a good point from Zebu.
In my own house, I installed one with a supplied cable fitted. It was a little too short to reach the socket, so I had to replace it with a longer one.
Another good reason to not supply a fitted cable.

[Old_Geezer]

Makes one curious as to how a gas oven is pulled away from the wall. Do they use flexible hose ?