General lee 979 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 So this afternoon the oven won’t turn on I have taken the oven out put it on a separate power supply it works I put a plug on the wire coming out the wall there’s power so it must be the switch but for some reason it is wired through two switches the only reason I can think is because the top is separate I’m now thinking of just putting one switch on is there any reason I shouldn’t any help is appreciated thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Silly question, but have you tried changing the fuse in the socket? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,608 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, walshie said: Silly question, but have you tried changing the fuse in the socket? Yeah replace with a cut down nail won’t be a problem again 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 24,284 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) Get a sparky in , mate ! The hob looks like it's on a smaller amp circuit and the oven is on a higher amp circuit, that's why there's two switches. Ovens are usually hard wired for safety. As Walshie says, check the outlet fuses, or try changing the switch. Cheers. Edited December 9, 2020 by chartpolski Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General lee 979 Posted December 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, chartpolski said: Get a sparky in , mate ! The hob looks like it's on a smaller amp circuit and the oven is on a higher amp circuit, that's why there's two switches. Ovens are usually hard wired for safety. As Walshie says, check the outlet fuses, or try changing the switch. Cheers. Yeh I tried the fuses first off they seem to just be normal switches nothing to alter the amps but that’s why I’m asking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Pull the switch out and show us the wiring mate .You havnt used the earth from box one to earth box two have you ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 24,284 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Have you got a multi meter ? If so, put it on continuity, ISOLATE the power, and check the continuity across the switch. Keep the hob and oven on two seperate supplies, if one or the other goes tits up, you still have one working But , if I was you, I'd get an electrician to check it out, no disrespect , but you don't seem to be electrically inclined ! Be safe. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eggy74 31 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 they are two seperate appliances, cannot run them off of the same fused connection the one for the over may have been too low an ampage rating 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 From what I can see they are two different fuse connections each with inbuilt fuse .There is no problem linking the switches ,just needs wiring properly Taking a plain switch off a fuse spur would be the no no . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General lee 979 Posted December 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 27 minutes ago, chartpolski said: Have you got a multi meter ? If so, put it on continuity, ISOLATE the power, and check the continuity across the switch. Keep the hob and oven on two seperate supplies, if one or the other goes tits up, you still have one working But , if I was you, I'd get an electrician to check it out, no disrespect , but you don't seem to be electrically inclined ! Be safe. Cheers. No I’m no electrician just got half a idea but if common sense really I won’t do anything without checking with a electrician just can’t get hold of one tonight so thought I’d ask on here 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General lee 979 Posted December 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, foxdropper said: From what I can see they are two different fuse connections each with inbuilt fuse .There is no problem linking the switches ,just needs wiring properly Taking a plain switch off a fuse spur would be the no no . Yes they are linked that’s what threw me because I thought if they were different amps they wouldn’t be Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Different amps will just blow the fuse mate . If there’s no power to one it ain’t wired right .See my first post . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,926 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, General lee said: Yes they are linked that’s what threw me because I thought if they were different amps they wouldn’t be No because the amp is the draw from the product so they just need separate fuses to stop them pulling too much. Have you got a pic of the inside of the boxes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Fuses protect the pugged in product from surge overload .Most house hold appliances are 13 amp ,kettles etc .Amps over the recommended fuse size for appliance have potential to cause fires by burning out wiring .Fuses cut all electric to an appliance when blown . Years past people to used to put a nail in house hold wire fuses which was the cause of many a house fire .Today’s micro breakers have all but eliminated that . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,283 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 You have check your Distribution Board Trip/Fuses? Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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