Cooker & appliance circuits in Reading.

What’s involved

Modern induction hobs and dual ovens often pull more power than a 13A spur can support. We install dedicated 32A or 45A cooker circuits with the right cable size, an isolator with a neon, and a connection unit behind the appliance. Same for hardwired showers, boilers, and high-load workshop tools. The work always ends with a Minor Works or Installation Certificate and a sticker on the consumer unit identifying the circuit.

FAQs

Common questions

• Does an induction hob need its own circuit?

  Most do, yes. Read the instruction manual: anything rated above 7kW needs a 32A or 45A dedicated supply. A 3kW portable single-zone hob can run on a 13A plug.
• Can the oven and hob share a circuit?

  If the combined diversity-adjusted load is below the rating of the cable and breaker, yes — and that is how most domestic kitchens are wired. We do the calculation against your specific appliances.
• Do you supply the appliance or just connect it?

  Connect, plus check the appliance terminations are correct. We do not supply the cooker itself — the kitchen fitter or homeowner buys it and we install the supply.
• Will you remove the old supply when fitting a new one?

  Yes. Old redundant cables get terminated safely or removed, the consumer unit re-labelled, and the certificate updated.

Other services

Related work we do

• Domestic electrical workInstallations, repairs and alterations across the home.
• Consumer units (fuse boards)18th Edition consumer unit upgrades with RCBO and SPD.
• EICR inspections & certificatesPeriodic safety reports for homeowners and landlords.
• Fault-finding & repairsTracking down trips, dead sockets, and intermittent issues.
• Lighting installationIndoor and outdoor lighting, LED panels, dimmers, downlights.
• Sockets & switchesAdditional sockets, USB outlets, outdoor sockets, switches.