Breaker for Oil Stove

black & white

Lads, a friend bought a house that has a oil stove in the living room. I know sfa about them but it obviously needs an electrical connection to start it and this was plugged into a nearby socket. He wants to do it properly and put in a dedicated breaker and wonders what size ? Can't see any info on the stove to state what wattage etc. so was hoping someone can help.


Thanks

TPM

black & white wrote: »

this was plugged into a nearby socket. He wants to do it properly and put in a dedicated breaker and wonders what size ?
Thanks

It is possible that being plugged in is the proper way to connect it to the electrical supply.

From Stanley Ashling, Tara & Oisin Oil Stove manual

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
All wiring external to the appliance must conform to
the current B.S. 7671 (UK) B.S.7462 Safety
Document 635: ETC Part 1 Section 5.4.6 & The
Electricity at Work Regulations.
The stove requires a 220 V - 240 V 50Hz supply.
Connection of the appliance and any system controls to the mains supply must be through a moulded on plug top which is fitted to the appliance in
accordance with EN 60335 and Consumer
Protection S.I. 1994 No. 1768 Plug and Sockets
(Safety) Regulations 1998.
NOTE: Always install in accordance with current
local wiring regulations.
WARNING: THIS SUPPLY MUST BE EARTHED
(Refer to B.S. 7430: Code of Practice for Earthing).
IMPORTANT: The appliance plug must be accessible and so, must not be obstructed and close to the
stove. To isolate the stove, completely unplug from
the mains socket. Persons in charge of this stove
should be aware of this socket outlet position.

This may not be the case with the oil stove in question though.

black & white

Thanks, I had this in the electrical section as well and got an answer there too. He would prefer to have it wired in rather than plugged although according to the piece you posted, plugging in is fine.

Thanks again.