Replacing a gas hob.

[stephec]

I need to replace a built in gas hob with an induction hob.

Looking around and there seems to be a few different sizes that will fit in to different min/max holes.

The hob that I'll be removing is a five burner unit, but the hole it fits in isn't similar in size to what's required for a new hob, is it an easy enough job for a kitchen fitter to open up the existing hole to fit?

 

[Oldhippy]

Very simple really, you can do it with a jigsaw, not the puzzle type obviously. Seriously though it's a pretty easy thing to do. It will come with a pattern or measurements.

 

[Fastpedaller]

Probably as Oldhippy has stated, only issue would occur if the cabinet underneath is less than 600mm, but that's unlikely

 

[Oldhippy]

Even then a jigsaw will just cut through the side of next panel. A five ring would probably be in a 1000 unit I'd think as they are quite long generally.

 

[Fastpedaller]

Even then a jigsaw will just cut through the side of next panel. A five ring would probably be in a 1000 unit I'd think as they are quite long generally.

Fair point. I've never had a 5 ring!

 

[Oldhippy]

You will have a issue if you want a four ring to replace it with though as the hole will probably be too big. You would need to replace the worktop I think.

 

[PeteXXX]

Do you know how tge gas is connected to the hob?
If it's a Self Seal you'll be OK. If not, you might need to get a man/woman in to stop it off unless you're capable of securing it yourself.

 

[Sharky]

What electric supply do you have?
Check the specification, but some need a 30 amp supply?

 

[geocycle]

It can be a bit of a faff. We have granite worktops so we had to find an induction that would fit the hole and had a choice of one. We had a gas chap to cap the gas and remove the hob then the electrician wired the new one in. Overall im pleased we did it. The only downside is the drawer below gets quite warm, we use it for spices but be careful what you have below.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

When we got ours we were advised to avoid the type that plug into a normal 13A socket
They work fine but have little power
so if you put 2 pans on at once they takes ages to boil either one
and even putting one new pan on can change how the other are simmering

or so we heard

 

[diplodicus]

Do you know how tge gas is connected to the hob?
If it's a Self Seal you'll be OK. If not, you might need to get a man/woman in to stop it off unless you're capable of securing it yourself.

If it is a hob in a worktop then it shouldn't legally be a self seal bayonet type fitting. To comply with regs it should be piped all the way to the hob in solid metal pipe. If it has a flexible cooker hose then it has not been installed correctly and therefore I would suggest you get it checked and capped off by a gas engineer

 

[Pat "5mph"]

@stephec imo if you ask a kitchen fitter to supply and fit, they will disconnect and remove the old one, fit and connect the new one, cut or replace the worktop as needed.
It will be a bit more expensive than you sourcing the new hob, but worth it for not having the hassle of finding and coordinating tradesmen.

 

[dicko]

@stephec imo if you ask a kitchen fitter to supply and fit, they will disconnect and remove the old one, fit and connect the new one, cut or replace the worktop as needed.
It will be a bit more expensive than you sourcing the new hob, but worth it for not having the hassle of finding and coordinating tradesmen.

You will also receive a certificate of compliance ( an EPC) that will satisfy your home insurance provider that the work was carried out competently by an approved installer.