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Wiring a new oven

  • 27-07-2020 10:42am
    #1
    davo2001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,320 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Oven went kaput, need a new one and looking to connect it up, heating element is gone and can't source the correct replacement.

    There is a mains lead running from the wall to a junction box, then one set going to the hob and another going to the old cooker.

    I'm assuming i just need to splice the wires from the new cooker and connect them the same way the old one was connected?

    Obviously it will be turned off at the fuse box while i do this.

    Can't get a hold of a sparky for the next 2-3 weeks to do this hence why i need to do it myself.

    vhdy7Wg.jpg


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  • #2
    punisher5112
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    Biggest wire should be 6sq, it's the mains feed, the cable to the oven should be 2.5sq, but have seen 1.5 flex supplied where oven is pre wired.

    You will need to connect to the 6sq mains in the junction box.


  • #3
    davo2001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,320 ✭✭✭davo2001


    Thanks for the quick response, the picture is how it looks at the moment with the old cooker, i literally haven't touched anything yet. I've update the pic.

    bX30WOQ.jpg


  • #4
    mickdw
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    Mains supply looks too small.


  • #5
    maestroamado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,426 ✭✭✭maestroamado


    I am pretty certain the one you have listed as hobs is mains.
    There be na lot of cable in the box for nsomeone not familar with wiring.
    You can just leave it and put new connection on cooker wire.
    Make sure the connections are tight...


  • #6
    ted1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,667 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Try e-spares they usually have heating elements that fit most cookers. They are pretty generic and interchangeable. What model is the oven ?

    Check on the electrical forum.
    My understanding is that the hob and oven should be on different circuits. As the Oven needs a lower rated fuse than the hob.

    Mains cable looks small, definitely Looks smaller than the hob , but carrying the oven load aswell !!

    What rating have the terminal blocks ?


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  • #7
    maestroamado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,426 ✭✭✭maestroamado


    ted1 wrote: »
    Try e-spares they usually have heating elements that fit most cookers.

    Check on the electrical forum.
    My understanding is that the hob and oven should be on different circuits. As the Oven needs a lower rated fuse than the hob.

    Mains cable looks small, definitely Looks smaller than the hob , but carrying the oven load aswell !!

    What rating have the terminal blocks ?




    Ted is right and i did not think of it.
    You will get on eBay, it will tell you if suitable for your oven.
    Make sure to buy the more expensive in whicj be about €20.
    I made the mistake of buying cheaper one and had to replace again after a year or so...


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