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Recomended cable size for electric oven

Posted by Robert Griffin, on
I arranging for a delivery of a double electric cooker, i been advised to get the 4CM cable (already installed) and replaced with a 6CM cable is that correct.
Russell Baron

Russell Baron

Hi Robert I think you mean 4mm and 6mm It would depend on the loading of the cooker. Have a look at the cooker plate and it will tell you the full loading (in kw). More than likely a 6mm cable will be needed but get the information first and we can take it from there. Thanks Russ

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