Hello
I am about to fit a floor level fitted oven with hob set in the worktop
above. I'll be fitting a metal splashback above the hob to protect the wall
but wonder if I need to continue the metal down below worktop level to
protect the wall behind the oven.

Also will the oven need to be vented through the worktop or will the heat
dissipate enough without a vent.

I believe an electrician is required to connect the oven and hob to the
mains, is that correct?

Thanks
Jack

On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 10:57:20 +0100, "Jack" wrote:

Hello
I am about to fit a floor level fitted oven with hob set in the worktop
above. I'll be fitting a metal splashback above the hob to protect the wall
but wonder if I need to continue the metal down below worktop level to
protect the wall behind the oven.

Also will the oven need to be vented through the worktop or will the heat
dissipate enough without a vent.

Contact the manufacturer. He should be able to advise on both of
these points.


I believe an electrician is required to connect the oven and hob to the
mains, is that correct?

It can be a DIY job if you feel competent to do it. Currently there
is no legal requirement to use a qualified electrician. From next
year, due to a new part P in the Building Regulations, wiring in the
kitchen will have to be, or you will need to make an application to
the local authority.

For the moment it is up to you. Obviously common sense says that if
you are not 100% sure of what you are doing then don't DIY it.


Thanks
Jack


..andy

To email, substitute .nospam with .gl

On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 10:57:20 +0100, "Jack" strung
together this:

I am about to fit a floor level fitted oven with hob set in the worktop
above. I'll be fitting a metal splashback above the hob to protect the wall
but wonder if I need to continue the metal down below worktop level to
protect the wall behind the oven.

Not that I've ever known, but without knowing what oven you've got I
couldn't say. The manufacturers installation instructions should tell
you what is required on site for the appliance to be fitted correctly.

Also will the oven need to be vented through the worktop or will the heat
dissipate enough without a vent.

Again, generally not, but check the manufacturers installation
instructions.

I believe an electrician is required to connect the oven and hob to the
mains, is that correct?

It's not currently required to use a qualified contractor, only
someone competent. If you're not competent, which I suspect you're not
as you asked the question, then it will probably be better to get an
electrician in.
--

SJW
A.C.S. Ltd