Hob (Ceramic Or Induction) Cut-Out Dimensions 47X55

[shivvy]

I want to replace my old ceramic hob. I bought an induction hob but it was only when I removed the current one that I realised the cut-out or aperture in the granite top is not a standard size. It is smaller. The standard dimensions are 56x49 but mine is 55x47.
So does anyone know of a hob which would have these underside smaller dimensions please? Thanks.

[naomi24]

Give ao.com a ring. They’re very helpful.

[Buenchico]

It might be simplest just to enlarge the aperture in order to accommodate the larger size. According to this, it's a fairly straightforward task for someone like a joiner to do:
https://www.hunker.com/12000637/how-to-increase-the-size-of-a-cooktop-cutout-in-granite

[shivvy]

naomi24 - I didn't see anything on the ao website but giving them a ring is a good idea.
Buenchico - I looked into making the aperture bigger but apparently it is far from simple and very very messy. And to get it done professionally is very expensive.

[Zacs-Master]

Just one thing when you're getting a new hob......
Try to avoid the ones with the touch controls. I've been to a couple of holiday cottages with these and they're very fiddly to use.

[naomi24]

Mine has touch controls. They can be a bit fiddly but I prefer that to dials. Nothing for grime to sneak under. Just a plain, easy-clean, flat surface.

Shivvy, if ao.com can't help (do speak to them), it would be worth getting a professional quote to have your granite worktop altered. Please don't attempt a DIY job. A whole new worktop will be even more expensive to replace.

[The Builder]

I get on Ok with my induction hob. I must say I like the touch controls now that I'm used to them.
The only thing that bugs me is that I keep hitting the idiot "lock" button by mistake.

Because of Google optimisation, searching for a hob of those dimensions means a lot of trawling through loads of hits that are not at all what you're looking for. Talking to someone like ao.com is a good idea.
Otherwise... get a quote from someone who knows how to handle a circular saw. It would use a diamond studded blade. The type I often use in an angle grinder.
Often, it's not a bad idea to make up a little "tent" over the hob while cutting........... and use a vacuum cleaner at the same time.
Anysensible tradesman would be fine with it, and it shouldn't cost much more than cutting a wooden worktop.

[Zacs-Master]

'The only thing that bugs me is that I keep hitting the idiot "lock" button by mistake.'

Indeed ;-)