7. 3 kw INDUCTION HOB

[Angefoh]

Can I run a 7.3Kw induction hob off of 2 x 16 amp circuits single phase I'm not sure what size cable is installed, I will check.
Would I be be able to run with the 2 x 16amp breakers or should I install a single 32 amp breaker with separate RCD?
Thanks in anticipation.

 

[Grant1987]

Can I run a 7.3Kw induction hob off of 2 x 16 amp circuits single phase I'm not sure what size cable is installed, I will check.
Would I be be able to run with the 2 x 16amp breakers or should I install a single 32 amp breaker with separate RCD?
Thanks in anticipation.

Get an electrician in mate. He will advise you on the correct way to install such equipment

 

[Dustydazzler]

Running things dual phase is pretty unconventional over here

 

[Angefoh]

Get an electrician in mate. He will advise you on the correct way to install such equipment

I will do so but I just wondered if the existing circuits were enough, other wise I will get a larger cable, which I can at least buy and run myself without paying electricians fees initially.
But thanks for the reply

 

[Risteard]

I will do so but I just wondered if the existing circuits were enough, other wise I will get a larger cable, which I can at least buy and run myself without paying electricians fees initially.
But thanks for the reply

Many Electricians will not connect wiring which your have done and will insist on running it again themselves.

 

[Angefoh]

Many Electricians will not connect wiring which your have done and will insist on running it again themselves.

OH really, OK I suppose safety and regs come into play. Still doesn't answer my question regarding existing installation though. But thanks.

 

[Angefoh]

Running things dual phase is pretty unconventional over here

The 2 x 16 amp feeds are on a single phase just separate breakers. Thanks for your reply.

 

[James]

as a general rule, a device shouldn't not be run from 2 different breakers unless they are physically interlocked so they trip together.
there are some exceptions but they are unlikely to come into play for your Hob.

 

[Angefoh]

as a general rule, a device shouldn't not be run from 2 different breakers unless they are physically interlocked so they trip together.
there are some exceptions but they are unlikely to come into play for your Hob.

Hi James, thanks for the reply. I know that the electrician that installed the 2 circuits was providing for an electric hob which I think do run one set of of rings for each circuit. Should I ask for a single 32 amp breaker to be installed?
I still need to check the size of cable he has installed.
I'm basically wondering if the existing wiring will handle the load?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Hi James, thanks for the reply. I know that the electrician that installed the 2 circuits was providing for an electric hob which I think do run one set of of rings for each circuit. Should I ask for a single 32 amp breaker to be installed?
I still need to check the size of cable he has installed.
I'm basically wondering if the existing wiring will handle the load?

Rings? I don’t think so!