Probably, there is no need to remind that an electric stove, as well as any other household appliance, is an object of increased danger. Incorrect connection of the outlet for the electric stove is one of the possible reasons for future troubles( and this is at least).Therefore, no matter what device we are talking about and what experts of technology we did not consider ourselves, the first step is to familiarize yourself with the instructions for the product.
The main thing that we should be interested in when installing the outlet - what is the maximum power consumed by the cooker when working? On this depends not only the choice of the outlet itself, but also suitable wires for it. For many years now all the electrical products manufactured by the industry have been manufactured according to the so-called "euro" standards. Consequently, the apartment should go to three wires: phase, zero and ground. This is how the installation of electrical wiring in the houses under construction is done.
Electrical switchboard and grounding
If the house is relatively old, then there is usually no grounding in the apartment( in the USSR it was not provided).Of course, it is better to do this by inviting an electrician. After all, not only for electric stoves, but also for other modern household appliances, earthing is necessary. If you look at their network plugs, there is a special contact.
It is advisable to connect the electric stove through a separate circuit breaker. Electrowipes and automats are sold in any specialized store. It is very easy to install the shield( an ordinary small box with a door).It is better to buy a shield for 2 - 3 machines( in the future).The machine should be put on a current of the order of 40 A, not less. But here it is necessary to count all the same, since the plates are different, and the power consumption is also different, respectively.
Selection and installation of the
outlet The outlet should also be selected, not a "simple" outlet. It should be at 32 A and have three contacts. If the apartment has three-phase power, then there must be five contacts. The main thing that is worth knowing - you need to select a socket for the plate plug. Contact plugs are usually flat, not round. The socket is installed with the help of self-tapping screws in dowels, for which the holes are pre-drilled with a perforator.
Accordingly, the cable that will go from the machine to the outlet must have at least 4 cores: phase, zero, ground and one - reserve( just in case).Take the cable should be copper, power, cross section of at least 6 "squares".Well and the rest as usually, any complexities are not present.
