Electric cooker.

lathbury · 2nd September 2015, 18:46

Hi, I am buying a new electric cooker and want to connect the cable coming out of the wall to the new wiring. I have bought new Wago snap connectors rated for 32 amps 400v, would these be okay to use?. Thanks, John.

klarzy · 2nd September 2015, 18:56

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Originally Posted by lathbury

Hi, I am buying a new electric cooker and want to connect the cable coming out of the wall to the new wiring. I have bought new Wago snap connectors rated for 32 amps 400v, would these be okay to use?. Thanks, John.

If that cable goes back to a properly rated cooker point, I would prefer it wired back directly with some nice new cable... just a personal view but joints in 30A supplies I would avoid...

rich17865 · 2nd September 2015, 19:00

I agree, 6mm2 cable in one piece from the cooker terminal to the cooker connection unit. I certainly wouldn't be connecting unnecessarily.

If in doubt, qualified electrician time. Expect £40-£60 as a charge.

Jumper75 · 2nd September 2015, 23:34

It is acceptable to use a terminal block to make the joint, even in a spur or ring main and it will comply as long as the tests pass and it's safely enclosed. Personally I'd use new cable, and I certainly wouldn't use a wago snap connector or the pushwire version of the same as these are intended primarily for stranded cable (flex).

4mm will work up to 32A on a short run but most people would use 6mm all the way.

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rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	I agree, 6mm2 cable in one piece from the cooker terminal to the cooker connection unit. I certainly wouldn't be connecting unnecessarily. If in doubt, qualified electrician time. Expect £40-£60 as a charge.

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Jumper75 Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT Tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cardigan Posts: 358 Thanks: 6 Thanked 49 Times in 44 Posts	It is acceptable to use a terminal block to make the joint, even in a spur or ring main and it will comply as long as the tests pass and it's safely enclosed. Personally I'd use new cable, and I certainly wouldn't use a wago snap connector or the pushwire version of the same as these are intended primarily for stranded cable (flex). 4mm will work up to 32A on a short run but most people would use 6mm all the way.