Hi sifu,

My house got reno recently and now going to install kitchen kabinet with hood and hob.

The contractor is suggesting to use existing 13A, 1200 for hood and hob and also for fridge.

Is this safe?
Can all the 3 appliances be used simultaneously?


Thank you in advance.

Hob and fridge must be separated.

In general, anything with motor need to be separated as the power draw will high when the motor spins up.

imo hob draws 1500w, hence not safe

The contractor want your cable overload is it but guess too late now to add new circuit. Should have plan your house properly

This post has been edited by kesvani: Mar 28 2024, 01:44 PM

Hob must be independent
I assume you are talking about induction dual hob.

Cannot use plug and socket. Use oven switch

Thank you for confirmation sifu. Thats why. I thought something is not right. This contractor somemore hired by big reno ID company.

Sorry i don’t understand. Whats is oven switch?

Hob plus fridge itself already near circuit max capacity.

Is like water heater switch 20amps

Hood (the suction device to suck smoke) at most also 300W
Fridge at most also 300W for residential models
The above two do NOT consume a lot of power.

However take note:
HOB is the headache; this should be on its own DEDICATED line to DB box.

Generally, you can use looping sockets elsewhere in the house but in the kitchen, all heating appliances consume lots of power so it is BEST that you only have dedicated power sockets on its own lines to DB box.