Do I need an electrician for cooker connector unit

[MTBOO]

Hello

We are replacing our electric oven single oven. Circuit has 32amp MCB and seems older cooked was directly connected to CCU straight to back of cooker using thick cable. New cooker arriving tomorrow and think it might have a 13amp plug. Think I need to fit a connector unit to walk behind cooker and then wire CCU and cooker flex into it (cutting off plug in cooker ??)

Question for you in the trade , is this ok for me to do or does it require someone who is certified in terms of building regs/part P etc.

Couple of pics attached

Thanks

 

[The Ghost]

Put it this way my brother phoned me and he has blown up his new cooker connecting up the cable. Get an electrician. It is hard to work the cable properly and terminate it properly. Needs someone used to doing it.

 

[buzzlightyear]

you could do it you self ,when you get the new oven it will say to be fitted by a q/spark. make mess if it youself your warrantee for that will go out the window .

 

[Midwest]

NB, need to get the hoover & flash spray out as well

 

[MTBOO]

Thanks for the replies. I’ll get the cleaners in as well

 

[buzzlightyear]

I’ll get the cleaners in as well

who's that Maggie and Kim!

 

[Des 56]

Most people with a little caution and checking of whats required should be able to fix a socket box to that wall and connect the existing tail into that socket then plug your new cooker into the outlet
I would however,recommend a spark to fit the cooker

What you probably won't have is a test instrument, to not only check your work is functioning correctly,but also the circuit you are working on also meets safety requirements
Safety is paramount and testing will ensure safety

 

[Ian1981]

As des has said.
Personally I like to test zs at the cooker outlet to make sure there’s a reliable earth present as no doubt the cooker will be metallic and needs earthing accordingly.

 

[Pete999]

View attachment 39854 View attachment 39853 Hello

We are replacing our electric oven single oven. Circuit has 32amp MCB and seems older cooked was directly connected to CCU straight to back of cooker using thick cable. New cooker arriving tomorrow and think it might have a 13amp plug. Think I need to fit a connector unit to walk behind cooker and then wire CCU and cooker flex into it (cutting off plug in cooker ??)

Question for you in the trade , is this ok for me to do or does it require someone who is certified in terms of building regs/part P etc.

Couple of pics attached

Thanks

You need the services of a qualified experienced Electrician to install the cooker properly and safely.

 

[telectrix]

whist it may be within the capabilities of DIY, as said above, testing the circuit for safety is more important that saving c. £50. get a local electrician in.

 

[Madocks]

As above, probably 50-60 quid. Would you feel safer for kids etc having known it was done correctly and ensured the relevant fault protection was in place

 

[ruston]

As all of the above , especially as some of the cookers and ovens supplied have poor terminals to say the least .
One manufacturer is stating not to put a plug on their ovens that previously were plug in . Sign of the times .
No disrespect intended , but some are tricky if you do not recognise the set up. ( some need links)

 

[telectrix]

connected a bloody awful oven yesterday. L&N terminals 4mm screws. screws too short to fit anything > 2.5mm. distance between L&N terminals 4mm. made in Turkey.

 

[ruston]

@telectrix I've got one to do for my mate , double oven , the manufacturers stipulate 4mm hov. The terminals are the same as you say.

 

[Midwest]

My new range cooker was connected up with 10mm tw&e. Might take the cover off & see how it was done; after Xmas perhaps.

 

[telectrix]

My new range cooker was connected up with 10mm tw&e. Might take the cover off & see how it was done; after Xmas perhaps.

ours is on 15mm......................... 15mm gas pipe.

 

[gnuuser]

yes you do need a qualified spark as the guys said.
the cores for the other cooker may not be the correct size for the new one. and theres all the testing to make sure everything is correct.
a spark will have all the equipment and the proper knowledge for the job.
if the cooker has a plug it may have a fuse in it and removing the plug will take an over-current device out of the circuit.
this is why its much safer to get a qualified spark in to hook it up.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

@gnuuser - the OP has probably cooked his Xmas dinner on the new cooker and another 3 months' of meals since - that post is rather old!

 

[Nobbin]

@gnuuser - the OP has probably cooked his Xmas dinner on the new cooker and another 3 months' of meals since - that post is rather old!

The sprouts should be just about ready by now then.

 

[gnuuser]

ah well i wasn't paying attention to the date ha ha ha.