Using cooker socket for a different appliance

Question

I’ve just bought a portable induction hob from Ikea as a temporary replacement for my freestanding cooker, but am wondering if it is okay to plug this into the cooker socket with the red switch, or should I just plug it into a normal socket? Just want to check before I plug it in.

Robert · Accepted Answer

Good Day, 

If your portable induction hob comes with a 13A plug then it is perfectly fine to plug it into the 13A socket that also incorporates the cooker switch. 

Best Regards,

Robert Raubenheimer 
Eta Electrical Ltd

James · Answer

Yes should ok to plug into cooker switched socket if it’s the only thing running of it as I cannot see the specs of the induction hob.

Thanks

Costinel · Answer

the induction hob has a consumption of at least 4 kW, so it must be connected to that spurious switch with the red button

Denis · Answer

If it comes with a 3 pin plug, it is okay to plug in the 3 pin cooker socket.

Adrian · Answer

With a 13amp  three-pin plug designated to a socket. 

Cooker outlet sockets tend to have higher current 

As they're wired in with 6.00mm t&e flat PVC cable.

Ring main sockets standard 2.5mm t&e flat-twin PVC cable.

To avoid over current, overheating to the induction hob

More safe to plug in the kitchen ring main socket.

Ian · Answer

Hi. The freestanding portable induction hobs tend to use less power than some of the larger versions. Basically, if it comes with a plug then you can plug it into any normal plug socket or the cooker socket with the red switch. We would advise on following the manufacturer's instructions primarily as these are the most important items to follow.

Paul · Answer

It will be fine, check manufacturers instructions. They trump all ⚡️⚡️

Adrian · Answer

Depending on the power and other things like fuse limitations, wire limits, etc

Nyasha · Answer

As long as your temporary hob has its own plug lead and its own fuse then you can plug it anywhere. Hope this helps

Michael · Answer

If it's on a plug top, it'll be fine in the socket on the cooker control unit or a normal socket.

Ardit · Answer

First of all, you have to know how many kw to give you an answer

Moh · Answer

For induction hob minimum of 6mm cable is required. And the breaker behind will be 32 amp. 
I'm not sure what size cable is coming before and what breaker is backing before.

Stuart · Answer

Yea you can plug it into the cooker socket. The cooker point should ideally be on its own circuit so therefore it will be ok to use

Darshan · Answer

It's best to check the power rating of the portable hob, normally these should be designed for use in a standard socket purely by its proposed use. Anything between 2-3kw can be plugged into a normal socket but I would suggest ensuring RCD protection is available on your fuse box or socket.

Using cooker socket for a different appliance

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