Blog>Questions>Can I replace an electric oven with a gas hob easily by plugging it in to the existing plugs?
Last updated: 28 April 2021
Can I replace an electric oven with a gas hob easily by plugging it in to the existing plugs?
Previous owners of my property left a built-in electric oven with a gas hob - both are wired directly into the mains. The oven and hob I have picked as a replacement both have cable with a plug attached. Will they be able to be installed without too much hassle?
Question: Previous owners of my property left a built-in electric oven with a gas hob - both are wired directly into the mains. The oven and hob I have picked as a replacement both have cable with a plug attached. Will they be able to be installed without too much hassle?
See the tradespeople we've checked and recommend for your job
Answer(s):
Neil Jared, Hy-Grade Domestic Building Services Limited, Beckenham
The question is a simple one, however, the answer isn’t.
If the manufacturer has fitted a 13amp 3 pin plug then the loading is less than 13amps for the oven.
And if the ignition for the gas hood has a manufacturer’s factory fitted 3 pin plug then it only takes 1 to 3 amps.
So knowing the loading, we can look at the fuse board. If the cooker fuse/MCB is over these values then you should be fine if you are plugging them into the existing socket.
However, we are assuming that the socket you are plugging them into is fit for purpose. As we can’t assume anything, it needs to be tested and inspected to make sure it’s compliant with the rewiring regulations BS 7671. If you’ve had your property inspected and tested on regular basis then you should be ok, if you haven’t then I would suggest that you have a domestic electrical installation condition report conducted.
You also need to read the manufacturers instructions for installation.
You can’t work on the Gas supply: connection to your hob or electrical circuits unless you are qualified and registered.
Sorry for a long answer to a simple question.
Got a question and need an expert's advice? Ask a trade today!
See the tradespeople we've checked and recommend for your job
See the tradespeople we've checked and recommend for your job