Fitting Induction Hob

[mojay]

I bought and paid Comet on-line for an Induction Hob complete with fitting costs. It arrived this morning and I'm told they can't cope because the fuse at the board needs updating to 40 amps. Can anyone tell me what it is likely to cost to have this done by a qualified electrician?

Is it worth proceeding - or should I return the hob and forget the whole thing?

Help and all advice appreciated.

[HowardKennitby]

Does your consumer unit(fuse box) have circuit breakers?

[mojay]

oops - I have no idea - how would I know/tell ?

[The Builder]

Mojay, changing the fuse or circuit breakers usually a simple DIY job. Your cost is going to come from changing the cable. I guess you have a 30A fuse or 32A MCB with a 6mm cable. Unless you're very close to the fuse board, I expect you'll need a 10mm cable.
You will need someone to check this for you. It's impossible to quote, I'm afraid, because there are so many variables.

[mojay]

Oh heck - I'm in sheltered housing and they've given me permission to change the hob at my expense. The fuse box is in an outside cupboard. Does this mean I should abandon this exercise.

I could return the hob - would I have this same problem with every type of hob.

the one here at present is like something out of a timewarp from the '60's - sold black rings and looks very ancient.

[HowardKennitby]

I don't understand your post about the fuse box being in an outside cupboard. Can you explain please?

[The Builder]

I think there are induction hobs that can be run from a 32A MCB (miniature circuit breaker).
Let me have a poke about.
......... I'll be back ;o)

[mojay]

Howard
I could be talking gobblydook but I assumed from what the builder said that I might need to have the wiring changed between the fusebox and the kitchen .

[HowardKennitby]

Yes, that is what Builder was talking about. My question still remains. I have never heard of a fuse box in an outside cupboard.

[The Builder]

Ideally, you should swap yours for another at Comet, but they don't seem to give the power ratings. Ask them for a unit that can be connected to a 30 or 32A supply (have a look in the cupboard to see what you have).

Or .............. Google for something like this.....

http://direct.asda.co...-In%20Induction%20Hob

[mojay]

Oh wow - would that Beko hob be suitable ?

[Canary42]

It is quite common in sheltered accommodation for the meter and fusebox to be in a lockable cupboard accessed from outside the property (either in a common corridor or an outer wall).

[The Builder]

Absolutely Mojay ............ connects to a 30A supply. It's a standard 60cm x 60cm size........... that's all you need to check

[The Builder]

Is that right, Canary? That's interesting. You'd be rather stuffed if a breaker or a trip goes though ;o(

[Canary42]

Wardens and Maintenance have access to it.

[mojay]

Ooh many, many thanks Mr Builder - I shall return this hob to Comet and then start again with the info you've given me - {{hugs}} :-)

[The Builder]

Yes of course. They're on site aren't they? Thanks

[The Builder]

Oooo I got a hug :o))))))