New Ikea Induction Hob - Bootlace Crimp Question

Forums › Home Workshop DIY › New Ikea Induction Hob - Bootlace Crimp Question

rh2600

56 posts

Master Geek
+1 received by user: 10

#324649 8-May-2026 10:45

I am replacing existing hob with a new Ikea induction hob. The circuit is a dedicated 32amp line with cable specced to handle an induction load.

Previous hob had the wiring wired directly onto terminals it had. The new Ikea unit has a (relatively sealed) lead ending with bootlace crimps.

Assuming a junction box is used to join the multistrand wire with the Ikea leads using 40amp screw connectors, is it a requirement that the Ikea leads bootllace crimps be removed, and the raw strands twisted in with the house-side wire, or should the bootlaces stay?

k1w1k1d

1751 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1357

#3488676 8-May-2026 12:15

Your electrician will know how to do this.

gregmcc

2174 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 837

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#3488680 8-May-2026 12:26

The requirement is that it is electrically safe, this is dependent on a number of factors like the type of terminals in the junction box, cable strain relief on the cable as it exits the junction box, size of cables (cross sectional area).

Keep in mind ECP51 allows a competent person to disconnect/connect fixed wired appliances. If you have doubts about the items mentioned above, then I would suggest you engage an electrician to do this for you.

A junction box would normally be suitable for areas that are not normally accessible, such as ceiling space, or under the house. Inside a cupboard is a normally accessible area and the cable could get snagged on items been put in or removed from the cupboard and without strain relief could damage the electrical connections.