How is the electricity made?If the cooker has an induction hob, what materials does it contain? What are the environmental aspects of their mining, extraction, refining, transportation and component manufacturing?
See Alsocable for 7.4 kw induction hob.And what's its expected life? The whole-life impact of a simpler, possibly superficially less efficient, device which lasts 50 years will almost certainly be less than that of 5-10 more "efficient" devices which have to be discarded when some non-repairable/replaceable bit breaks.
OK - these questions are pretty much rhetorical. I don't know the answers, and I'm not asking you to go and find them. I'm making the point that things are never as simple as they might appear, and factors such as product lifecycles and embedded resource consumption are also important.
FAQs
6mm or 10mm cable for cooker? ›
Plain and simple you need a 10mm cable, 6mm is not correct, it may work but may also burn your house down, you take the risk.
Should I use 6mm or 10mm cable for cooker? ›CosD Active Member. If budget allows, fit a 10mm cable, some induction hobs require 10mm. This way you are covered for anything.
How thick should cooker wire be? ›In the cooker instructions it will tell you what size cable to use, for a free standing cooker with hob it's usually 6mm. Some cookers (ovens) only require 2.5mm cable. 10mm is a bit on the big side but some big ranges do require large cables.
What is the rating of 6mm cable for cooker? ›The table below shows the current carrying capacity of 6mm twin and earth cable. This cable is mainly used for domestic cooker and shower circuits rated at 40A AMP.
What cable do I need for an electric range cooker? ›Ceramic and Induction models may be connected to a suitable 6mm cable with a 32-amp breaker (providing the isolator switch, which turns the power on and off to the cooker, does not incorporate a 13 amp socket). However to provide greater flexibility, we recommend a 10mm cable with a 45 amp breaker.
Does a cooker need 6mm cable? ›The size of the electric cooker cable you need depends on the wattage of your cooker. For a cooker with a maximum power rating of 7.2kW or less, you'll need a 6mm cable. For cookers with a higher power rating, you'll need a 10mm cable.
Can I use 10mm cable for oven? ›On 15/11/2023 at 07:56, Temp said: Depends on the distances and load but yes the 10mm would be for an electric hob or combined oven and hob. Many Electric ovens (without rings/hobs) only need 2.5mm^2 and quite a few are supplied with a plug to suit standard socket..
Is 10mm cable ok for cooker? ›The 10mm will be more than adequate for a 32 amp breaker if the cost is not a concern. There is also a good chance that the 6mm cable will also be fine, but this will need to be verified using the cooker diversity formula, along with some cable calc's plus rating factors and cable length.
Why do cookers need a much thicker cable? ›Is a thick cable necessary for large appliances like electric cookers and washing machines? Yes 240 volt appliances NEED thicker guage wires to supply power to the appliances. A wire that isn't thick enough is going to overheat, and start a fire.
What wire is best for ovens? ›NM-B Romex is the most popular type of wire for electric stoves, ovens and ranges. 10/3, 8/3, and 6/3 NM-B cables are the ones used most often.
What is 6mm cable good for? ›
The 6mm twin cable is the most common cable run in vehicles to run fridges, etc. The cable is rated at 40 Amps over a 5mt distance and will reduce to approx 35 Amps over 10mt length.
What is 10 mm cable used for? ›10mm twin and earth cable is often used for shower installations and cooking circuits. It is important that a suitably qualified professional assesses the requirements of the work as choosing the incorrect and wrong size of cable could lead to distressing consequences.
What is 6mm cable used for? ›Typically used for supplying internal power to appliances such as electric showers, cooker and induction hobs, 6mm twin and eath cable is flat for easier installation into plaster. A range of lengths are available to suit any project requirements.
What size breaker for 10mm cable? ›10mm cables supply the distribution board. The board has 8 circuits : 2x32A and 6x16A breakers which are sized correctly.
Is 4mm cable ok for a cooker? ›Cookers don't always pull their max possible current due to diversity, but should really be wired in at least 6mm. I once came across a 8.5 Kw shower wired in 4mm, and the cable got quite warm when in use.
How long should cooker cable be? ›The cable should be long enough to enable you to safely access the back of the cooker. 3 to 4 meters would be fine. Voltage drop is unlikely to be of any issue. Cable size is more critical.
Can I use 6 gauge wire for stove? ›But if you've ever hosted a big dinner, you know that firing everything at once, and for long periods, sometimes does happen. Therefore, it's a common best practice to wire a range circuit with a 50-amp breaker and #6-gauge cable.
Is a cooker 4mm or 6mm? ›Ask a tradesperson
Depends on the wattage of your new cooker, 4mm flex can carry up to 32-35amps Amps, 6mm flex can carry up to 45amps etc. So the bigger the flex the better. The kw rating would be a help and the flex as you call it needs to be heat resistant. It will tell you all this in the manual you got with it.