Hi all, Am fitting an induction hob and the instructions suggest HO5RR-F (2.5mm?) cable (rubber sheath) but the local sheds seem to have only HO5VV-F
As I understand it the available cable (which I've got on the built in oven) is only a problem in case of contact with heating element. As this won't happen with the induction hob will the HO5VV-F be OK to use or should I do some more searching to find the correct cable?
John
The hob housing may exceed the running temperature of ordinary (70C) PVC.
Buy a length of 2.5mm immersion heater flex (make sure it's
2.5mm and not the more common 1.5mm). You'll probably find that in B&Q.The quality of the connections is important. Unless the terminals are specifically designed for flex strands, I would crimp on bootlace furules.
After posting that, I thought I'd look on the website, and it's listed here:
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it comes with them already fitted.
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How do you tell from looking at the terminals (if the documentation doesn't mention it, I mean)?
If the terminal has a clamp plate which will grip all the strands, or something similar, then it's probably OK.
It it just has a screw which is going to grip a few strands and push the others out of the way, then it needs ferrules crimping on, or if you only have a crimper for insulated crimps, insulated blade terminals crimping on which match the size of the cooker and wall plate terminals (and the flex, obviously).
Oh, of course, thanks.
Thanks for the replies, found the specified cable in another outlet. Am impressed with the induction hob. much quieter and faster than the cheap partable ones from Aldi etc.
What hob did you get?
Just got a a Lidl (Silvercrest) single plate portable to try and it's
*SO* much nicer to cook on than the bog standard electric hot plate that unless we decide to go for (bottled) gas we will be getting an induction hob.First time in ages that I can gently reduce things without them catching on the bottom of the pan. B-)
It's a no name Ikea for 240 euros - there's big BUT - The two rear rings are actually halogen things! only the front ones are induction. Still pleased with it though
The propane hob might go next to the barbecue The two portable hobs are 'Melissa' which we got from Netto
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