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Electric cooker switches

Arran Cameron
I hope that this doesn't come across as a daft question...


Why do most electric cooker switches have an in-built socket? Do analogous cooker switches exist in other countries that use different types of mains sockets?


I used to think that the socket was for plugging in a gas cooker electric ignition, but there is no real reason for having a separate circuit from the ring main for this.
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    In the early days of electricity a new cooker circuit was a major investment. The cooker switch for a 30 Amp circuit for a new electric cooker would contain a socket outlet for a kettle. As the cooker was normally located near to a work surface in the kitchen a kettle could be located right next to the cooker. The new cooker switch being located just to one side of the new cooker switch. This provided a convenient economical supply for a kettle or toaster etc. as well.


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    In the early days of electricity a new cooker circuit was a major investment. The cooker switch for a 30 Amp circuit for a new electric cooker would contain a socket outlet for a kettle. As the cooker was normally located near to a work surface in the kitchen a kettle could be located right next to the cooker. The new cooker switch being located just to one side of the new cooker switch. This provided a convenient economical supply for a kettle or toaster etc. as well.


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