I've got a New World ceramic hob to fix into its cut-out in the worktop.

There are some clips supplied but they really don't seem to be going to
be easy to use.

I've been advised to forget the clips and leave out the thin foam strip
supplied with the hob and to glue it down by putting a bead of silicone
under the ceramic lip.

Anyone got any views on this?

TIA

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F wrote:
I've got a New World ceramic hob to fix into its cut-out in the worktop.

There are some clips supplied but they really don't seem to be going to
be easy to use.

I've been advised to forget the clips and leave out the thin foam strip
supplied with the hob and to glue it down by putting a bead of silicone
under the ceramic lip.

Anyone got any views on this?

You may find you cant get a snug fit all the way round without the clips
to pull it in tight. Using silicone in place of the foam is fine, or you
can even use both - position the foam away from the lip, and it will
help retain the silicone while also acting as a secondary seal. (it is
wise to paint the exposed cut surface of the worktop to seal it anyway -
just in case water ever does get through)

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Cheers,

John.

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On 03/07/2007 08:29 Huge wrote:

However you install it, make sure that it's easy to remove so that when you
decide to chuck the useless piece of junk away and get a proper hob, it's
an easy job.

Thank you for your invaluable contribution.

On 03/07/2007 01:51 John Rumm wrote:

position the foam away from the lip, and it will
help retain the silicone while also acting as a secondary seal.

Thanks: I'll do that.

(it is
wise to paint the exposed cut surface of the worktop to seal it anyway -
just in case water ever does get through)

Done that and put plenty on!

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Frank
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