ᐅ Kitchen Installation Service in Hamburg: With or Without Electrical Work?
Created on: 24 Jul 2012 07:56
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noeznHello everyone,
I have been reading here for quite some time, but have now decided to ask a question. This is directed to those of you who have purchased an IKEA kitchen in Hamburg and also booked the installation service. I have come across conflicting information regarding the services included.
Online and in the small brochures, it says that all connection work except for gas is included. On site, we were told that IKEA does not do the installation themselves (not surprising), but a subcontractor does, and this subcontractor does NOT handle electrical connections. This concerns an OV9, an HIN4T, and a DW60 or its successor.
My question to you: Who has already used the installation service and can confirm whether electrical connections were included or not? Please also mention at which IKEA store you purchased the kitchen.
Thank you very much!
Best regards,
Christian
I have been reading here for quite some time, but have now decided to ask a question. This is directed to those of you who have purchased an IKEA kitchen in Hamburg and also booked the installation service. I have come across conflicting information regarding the services included.
Online and in the small brochures, it says that all connection work except for gas is included. On site, we were told that IKEA does not do the installation themselves (not surprising), but a subcontractor does, and this subcontractor does NOT handle electrical connections. This concerns an OV9, an HIN4T, and a DW60 or its successor.
My question to you: Who has already used the installation service and can confirm whether electrical connections were included or not? Please also mention at which IKEA store you purchased the kitchen.
Thank you very much!
Best regards,
Christian
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Maverick185426 Jul 2012 09:45Normally, the appliances are connected. A condition for this is the presence of a cooktop connection box. If this is not available, the installer is not allowed to connect it, as only an electrician or a qualified person may do so.
If this box is missing, the client (that is, you) must have it installed at your own expense by an electrician (or someone with the appropriate qualifications) PRIOR to the installation of the kitchen and electrical appliances.
Background:
If a cooktop connection box is present, it is protected by the circuit breaker panel. This is because the cooktop requires a three-phase power supply, that is, 380 volts instead of 230 volts.
If this is not available, there is no verified protection, which can lead to problems.
The term “cooktop connection box” can be a bit confusing. Here’s why:
In the past, the cooktop was controlled via the oven, a so-called combination appliance. Since the control panel has moved onto the cooktop itself, cooktop and oven can now be connected separately.
The oven requires 230 volts, whereas the cooktop needs three-phase power. The term "cooktop connection box" has remained, but it will probably be updated at some point.
This is how it is in Bavaria.
What is the situation in other states?
If this box is missing, the client (that is, you) must have it installed at your own expense by an electrician (or someone with the appropriate qualifications) PRIOR to the installation of the kitchen and electrical appliances.
Background:
If a cooktop connection box is present, it is protected by the circuit breaker panel. This is because the cooktop requires a three-phase power supply, that is, 380 volts instead of 230 volts.
If this is not available, there is no verified protection, which can lead to problems.
The term “cooktop connection box” can be a bit confusing. Here’s why:
In the past, the cooktop was controlled via the oven, a so-called combination appliance. Since the control panel has moved onto the cooktop itself, cooktop and oven can now be connected separately.
The oven requires 230 volts, whereas the cooktop needs three-phase power. The term "cooktop connection box" has remained, but it will probably be updated at some point.
This is how it is in Bavaria.
What is the situation in other states?
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Maverick185427 Jul 2012 21:45Hmm, today the information at IKEA was different again: electrical connections are installed as long as all necessary components are available (which would agree with your statement). I’m curious to see what awaits me 🙂
Best regards
Christian
Best regards
Christian
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