Replacing Electric Oven with a higher kW electric oven query

[DaveyD]

Hi guys,

I'm planning on replacing my current electric oven, however I'm not sure the best way to check a couple of things.

The oven I have at the moment is around 2500W, and I believe it is hard wired behind itself (have not taken out the oven to check). There is a big red switch on the kitchen wall that turns on the power to the oven and gas hob.

What I want to know is how can I find out if the electric circuit is good enough to take a 3600W (16A rating) oven in its place? Or is this a job for an electrician?

I'm hoping that as I want to replace an electric with electric, I can do the wiring myself.

 

[DaveyD]

It's not completely clear on the fuse box what the ampage/rating is.

The house is ~12 years old, In the fuse box there's a switch of the cooker, and that part number is a Memera 2000 ALB321, which appears to be a 32A rated switch - this sound about right?

The property did have an electrical inspection shortly before we bought the house, so I'll have a look through that report if there's anything else in there of use.

How much would I expect to pay for somebody to do a straight swap on an electric oven?

 

[DaveyD]

Had a look through my electrical report, it noted 6mm supply to the oven covered by a 32A fuse - so sounds like the oven will probably fit and work OK.

May get an electrician in to do the swap if I can get it under or around 40 quid.