As long as the spur to your hob is rated for sufficient current for whatever induction hob you may buy in the future and the oven, the two hobs are interchangable without any rewiring. The only caveat is that if your ceramic hob is single-phase, you must get an induction hob that supports single phase.

Can I just plug in an induction hob?

Most regular induction hobs require over 4KW to power them, which will be more powerful than your normal 13 amp plug socket. Therefore you need to have a separate dedicated cable from your fuse box to the hob, which can carry a greater electrical load to power the hob.

Do I need an electrician to install an induction hob?





Yes and No, the oven needs its own power supply; adding an induction cooker top would cause the oven to trip when working in conjunction with the induction cooker top. You cannot exceed the power supply from the RCBO amps. However, this is where you need the expertise of an electrician.

Is an induction hob better than a ceramic hob?

An induction cooktop is faster, safer and more energy-efficient than a ceramic model. The advantage of a ceramic cooktop is that you don’t need special pans for cooking.

Can you fit an induction hob yourself?

Induction cooker installation



Installing an induction hob should always be left to a specialist. Hobs work with 3-phase electricity. You certainly shouldn’t try to install an induction hob yourself.

What electrical supply does an induction hob need?

Induction hobs often require a specific power supply to the kitchen and need to be connected to a suitable 6mm cable with a 32-amp breaker, or a 10mm cable with a 45 amp breaker (providing the isolator switch, which turns the power on and off to the cooker, does not incorporate a 13 amp socket).

Does an induction hob need an isolation switch UK?





you should have a isolator for both parts but usually they wire both parts from the 45a cooker switch ,unless you have a large oven then you should probably had 2 supplies run in, best thing to do is talk to the electrician wiring the kitchen and ask for a certificate.

How much does it cost to install a induction cooktop?

Cooktop installation can be done in two ways: flush with the counter or raised slightly above it.



Cooktop Installation Costs.

Service Estimated cost
Gas cooktop installation $300 to $1000
Electric cooktop installation $300 to $600
Induction cooktop installation $650 to $2200


Is an induction cooktop worth it?

Are induction cooktops worth it? Bottom line: Even though induction takes some getting used to, we love the unbeatable temperature control induction cooktops offer. In comparison to electric, induction cooktops cook food more quickly, adjust better to temperature changes, and take no time at all to cool down.

How much does it cost to install an induction range?



Induction Cooktop Installation Cost



You can expect to pay an average labor cost of $225 to $350 to install an induction cooktop, with the total installation costs averaging $1,225 to $2,750.

Can I put induction hob in 20mm worktop?

Yes! This is very common, especially with modern/contemporary kitchens that often have thinner 20mm thick worktops. Most induction hobs and kitchen types won’t have a problem with this.

Can you put an induction hob above a single oven?

Shouldn’t be a problem to do what you want. if in doubt ring the customer service of the company for the hob/oven you are looking at and explain what you would like to do. I have an induction hob above two single ovens side by side.

How do you hook up an induction hob?




Quote from Youtube video: You can choose to install mounting brackets on the left or right side of the induction hock screw mounting brackets to the bottom base of the. Hub. Connecting the hob to the mains.

Can an induction hob and oven on same circuit?

Ideally they should be on separate circuits, however given that the supply cable is currently 10mm and assuming the distance to the consumer unit is not too far then yes they can be connected to the same cable with a 50A MCB/RCBO.

Who can install an induction hob?

Most induction hobs do require an electrician to install them, and we urge you not to try and install one of these yourself. If you install an induction hob incorrectly, you may cause a fire, and because you installed the hob yourself, your home insurance won’t cover any damages.

Are induction hobs cheaper to run than ceramic?

Induction hobs are exceedingly energy efficient because they lose just 15% of energy during the cooking process as opposed to at least 25% with ceramic hobs. While the most expensive type of hob to buy, induction hobs are generally considered the cheapest to run in the long term.

What can go wrong with an induction hob?



The most well-known problem with induction stovetops is that they can be very fickle when it comes to cookware. The stovetop uses an electromagnetic field to heat only the pan. As such, it needs a pan that is magnetic in order to be compatible. All your old pots and pans may not meet that standard.

Do you need special pans for induction hob?

We have to tell you that special pans are needed for cooking on induction hobs. You need magnetic pans or pan materials. Because with an induction hob, it’s the pan itself that generates the heat. A copper coil is positioned below the ceramic glass.

Is it cheaper to boil a kettle on an induction hob?

An electric teakettle is about 80 percent efficient, although again this varies from kettle to kettle. Electric kettles are generally very well insulated, and the heating coils sit directly in the water, so less heat is lost to the air. An induction stove or hot plate is about 85 percent efficient.

Can you use Le Creuset kettles on induction hobs?

Crafted inside and out from enamelled steel, it’s strong, stylish and built to last. It holds up to 1 litre of water and works on all heat sources, including induction hobs.

Can you use a whistling kettle on an induction hob?



The best induction kettle we found is without a doubt the Whistling Tea Kettle from Pykal. This can be used as an induction kettle but is also suitable for almost every type of hob. You can even use it over an open fire as long as the flames don’t reach the iCool handle.