Range cooker isolator.

[bigspark17]

hi. I have a range electric oven rated at 11.1kw so am running 16mm t&e due to distance & would like opinions on what isolators i could fit. The flex on the range is 10mm 3c so need a large enough isolator to take these comductors. Also positioning of the isolator?

 

[Octopus]

Why 16 mm, far too big imho unless you live in a castle

 

[bigspark17]

Yes its about 30m i may well use 10mm. Do i need to install an accessible isolator,? No help on MI and its an awkward install to get above worktop isolator.

 

[Dillb]

If your struggling could you not fit a contactor at the DB then fit a switch above the worktop to isolate it?

 

[bigspark17]

If your struggling could you not fit a contactor at the DB then fit a switch above the worktop to isolate it?

I do like that idea. And in this instance would be achievable as im running new supply to cu anyway. I could connect flex to t&e in an adaptable box under plinth. But do i need an isolator at worktop level. I always do fit them. Was contemplating a rotary isolator under or in the plinth.

 

[Octopus]

I would stick the isolator in an adjacent cupboard

 

[Midwest]

Think most of those 2 gang cooker controls will happily accept 10mm cable, along with a nice deep back box.