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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

So I want a new electric cooker. No problem you would think. I order one but can't get it installed because the legislation around installation has changed. 'The hot zone' ' the area above the cooker needs to be free from certain items - wallpaper, plastics, sockets, windows. Now here's my problem - all those are in my hot zone and nowhere else for the cooker to go. Ahhhhhh anyway round it apart from totally redesigning my kitchen??

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By *ucky1Man
over a year ago

a straightjacket

Get a good microwave instead

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

How much 'installation' does an electric cooker take?

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By *unky monkeyMan
over a year ago

in the night garden

Try turning it off then on again.

---Disclaimer---

I only read the thread title.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

should be easy enough to get someone to move the socket and then put in a metal splash back on the wall behind the cooker to cover the wallpaper ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only an issue if you have it professionally installed, presuming the wiring is in place, If it isn't in place get an electrician to install the wiring and switch unit before the cooker arrives and get someone else to put the cooker in place and connect it.

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By *quirrelMan
over a year ago

East Manchester

Are you asking about electric or gas cookers? if you are referring to electric ones, the latest British standards for any installation prohibit the installation of certain appliances in specific areas.

Problem is No qualified electrician will do it, they are not only doing something against regulations its a matter for the law and elf/safety.

Heat from a cooker always travels upwards, anything flammable or likely to be effected by heat will eventually fail and cause damage or possibly a house fire. best get advice from qualified tradesperson who will then be legally obliged to do give you the best advice.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks for the replies guys.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm lucky that my brother in law can do all that x

I feel your pain though

Just think how lovely it'll be x

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Buy a gas one!

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By *aelic funMan
over a year ago

Carlisle Dumfries France

Move to France - they don't bother - mind you an electric cooker there will cost you £1k+ = evevrything is gas

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By *obbytupperMan
over a year ago

Menston near Ilkley


"So I want a new electric cooker. No problem you would think. I order one but can't get it installed because the legislation around installation has changed. 'The hot zone' ' the area above the cooker needs to be free from certain items - wallpaper, plastics, sockets, windows. Now here's my problem - all those are in my hot zone and nowhere else for the cooker to go. Ahhhhhh anyway round it apart from totally redesigning my kitchen??"

Above the cooker, not behind it I would have thought the hot zone would be?

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts


"Are you asking about electric or gas cookers? if you are referring to electric ones, the latest British standards for any installation prohibit the installation of certain appliances in specific areas.

Problem is No qualified electrician will do it, they are not only doing something against regulations its a matter for the law and elf/safety.

Heat from a cooker always travels upwards, anything flammable or likely to be effected by heat will eventually fail and cause damage or possibly a house fire. best get advice from qualified tradesperson who will then be legally obliged to do give you the best advice."

how the fook we are all still alive before all this sort of bollocks was introduced by elf & safety truly amazes me

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

If you were closer I'd offer to come and sort you out myself, but if you just get it delivered and tell them you'll get it installed, then look for a local Handy Man.

It's only a case of putting three wires into the terminals in the wall. If you looked at it I'm sure you could do it yourself... Obviously switch off the power first though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"how the fook we are all still alive before all this sort of bollocks was introduced by elf & safety truly amazes me"

it's not all bollocks, the safety of the few remaining elf's should be paramount them elves have almost become extinct due to previous lack of concern for their safety

OK the fire risk is of course important, but if it's going where the old one was there must be something safe about it! some form of flame proof splashback would normally be the answer, either a metal one or tile the wall behind the cooker.

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