On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:19:49 +0000, Mike Dodd
wrote:


MM
Certainly sounds like the lelement and this is uk.d-i-y...

New element £21.99 from he

http://www.espares.co.uk/parts/cooke...2/808/0/432928

also, compatible non-Hotpoint version at £7.50

Don't know how much Hotpoint would charge to fit...

Thanks.

How much do you think an electrician would charge?

MM


How long is a piece of string?

Generic ovens:-

The job, itself, is straight forward - more mechanical than electrical.
The element is normally held in place by 2-3 self-tappers, perhaps
behind a fan grill plate (more self tappers). Electrical connection is
normally via push-on spade terminals.

A self respecting spark will charge an hours labour for this. It sounds
like you're not confident about taking on the task yourself - in which
case a spark is the way to go.

No, no, I'm completely confident! I have fitted spurs, three-pin
sockets, various other stuff. Mind you, it'd be nice if I could find
an exploded parts list on the web, so that I could what's involved
before I start. Do I just remove the rear self-cleaning panel that
houses the fan? It appears to be attached with self-tapping screws. Is
there only the one element? I couldn't get to that website advised by
Peter Watson yet. Maybe because it's Sunday they're doing site
maintenance.

Would an oven element on the fritz trip the RCD? This new house is
very sensitive! Often only a lightbulb blowing will trigger the
lighting MCB for the associated storey.

MM