Electric cookers.

[dilligaf]

Hi,

My son and daughter in law have decided to buy an electric cooker.

The suppliers will connect it free of charge to an adjacent point, however there isn't one.

Could someone please give me an idea of how much it will cost to fit a suitable point.

They live in a townhouse in north London.
The kitchen is on the first floor and the main fusebox is on the ground floor.

Thanks in anticipation.

[greenrook]

Hi - it's going to have to be 30 amp cable and socket box, and the cable has to have its own connection into the consumer unit ( where the fuse boxes are) If there isn't a spare fuse, an electrician will have to fit an extension to allow the connection. You probably know all this already, but much of a professional's time will be taken up in running the cable and fitting the cooker socket adjacent to the appliance, and given any sort of of DIY nous, you can do all that yourself, as well as a pro can, then just get him to do the tests and the final connections and give you the necessary bits of paper (used to be called a completion certificate when I was working in the plumbing trade) so you know it's all proper and legal. B and Q will sell you the correct bits and pieces. Hope this helps

[dilligaf]

Hi Greenrook,

Thanks for your reply. Very interesting, I never thought about fitting the box and running the cable through myself which I am more than capable of doing. I wasn't sure an electrician would be interested in just the final connection
and possible addition of a fuse.
That, I would not attempt. I have a good idea how it is done but couldn't live with the cosequences if I made a mistake.

Probably saved me a few bob, yes dad is paying!

Thanks again.

[vehelpfulguy]

Make sure you run the correct cable.

This is NOT 13 amp ring main cable but special 30amp cable for a cooker.

[drbsparks]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STOP.
Very helpful guy may be telling you what he believes is helpful information but you are not only in danger but also breaking the law.
Firstly, how does he know what rating the cooker is, ratings vary from 13A to as much as 45A. If you fit a 30A supply and the cooker is 45A it could be goodbye house.
Secondly, since 2005 it is illegal to do any domestic electrical work without formal qualifications.
My advice would be to call an NICEIC registered electrician now. If you dont know where to find one, go to the NIC's website at www.niceic.org.uk and search the roll of electrical contractors

[dilligaf]

Thank you all for your help.
I was going to attempt part of the job but after posting, I don't think I will take chances.

Better safe than sorry.

Once again thank you all especially DRBSPARKS .

[dilligaf]

Sorry, meant to say after "the last "posting.