Despite the fact that most modern residential buildings use gas heating, columns, the popularity of electric stoves is steadily growing in Russia. For the most part, they are used in summer cottages, where sometimes there is no normal gas supply to the system. Therefore, for most country houses, an electric stove is just a salvation, because with its help you can quickly cook any food. However, in order to provide such a “paradise” in your home, simply installing this device in the kitchen will not be enough.
The fact is that the socket and plug for the electric stove are significantly different from those that we usually see in the walls. Therefore, along with the purchase of this electrical device, you should also take care of purchasing a special outlet for it.
Varieties
Currently, there are several types of device data:
- single-phase socket;
- three-phase socket.
Each of these devices has its own characteristics. For example, a socket for an electric stove of the second type has several phases. In addition to the main one, there isstill "zero" and "earth". And it is these 3-phase devices that are most often used in modern houses and new buildings. The first type is less versatile in its design, so it can only be seen in old buildings. It is also worth noting that if you have chosen a second type socket, the entire network in your apartment or house must also be implemented according to the three-phase connection principle.
Current load
At the moment, almost all modern electric stoves (domestic or imported, it doesn't matter) create a load on the system of about 20 Amperes. But ordinary sockets, to which a washing machine, hair dryer, TV and other devices are connected, can only operate in the mode up to 16 amperes. And this means that an ordinary socket for an electric stove is not suitable, and in the first case it will simply burn out. In addition, it is possible that during such work a short circuit will occur, after which the entire electrical system will have to be changed.
Appearance
A conventional electric stove socket usually does not have the most attractive appearance, so it should be installed away from human eyes, but not in the most inaccessible places.
How much does a stove socket cost?
At the moment, the price of such devices is about 100-250 rubles. A completely normal socket for a foreign-made electric stove (except China) will cost from 200 to 250 rubles. Pay attention when buyingthe fact that Chinese devices do not always withstand the load for which they are intended. Therefore, although they are cheaper, they will have to be changed more often.
Conclusion
which in all cases is an order of magnitude higher than that which is typical for conventional devices.
