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Induction Cooktop Installation And What Is Required

Switching from gas or an old electric cooktop to induction is one of the most common jobs we do across Melbourne’s western suburbs. The cooktop itself is the easy part. What most people are not told is that an induction cooktop almost always needs its own new circuit from the switchboard, an isolation switch within reach, and sometimes a switchboard upgrade to carry it.

Electrx handles all of that, from checking your switchboard to the final test, so the cooktop works properly from the first day.

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What an induction cooktop needs from your electrics

Induction cooktops draw a lot more power than a gas cooktop and more than most older electric ones. In practice that means:

A dedicated circuit: a new cable run from the switchboard to the cooktop, sized for the unit you have bought. The old cooktop circuit is usually not big enough to reuse.
Room on the switchboard: a spare pole for the new circuit breaker and a safety switch protecting it. Older boards with ceramic fuses, or boards already full, need upgrading first.
An isolation switch: the wiring rules (AS/NZS 3000) require a switch that cuts power to the cooktop, positioned within 2 metres of it and easy to reach. We use an existing power point location where we can, otherwise we install a new one.
Enough supply to the house: a large or commercial size cooktop, or a home already running an EV charger, electric hot water and a pool pump, can push a single phase supply to its limit. Occasionally the answer is a three phase upgrade, and we tell you that before any work starts.

Every one of these is checked at the quote, not discovered on the day.

Induction cooktop installation requirements in Victoria

IAny electrical installation work in Victoria must be done by a licensed electrician and comes with a Certificate of Electrical Safety, which we issue at the end of the job. That certificate is your record that the circuit, the protection and the connection were tested and meet the rules. Electrx is a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC 31135), so the paperwork is part of the service.

If you are replacing a gas cooktop, the gas has to be disconnected and capped by a licensed gasfitter.
We coordinate the timing with your gasfitter or your kitchen installer and do the electrical side.

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What happens on the day

Power off and old cooktop out: the kitchen circuit is isolated at the switchboard and the existing electric cooktop is disconnected. A gas cooktop is removed once the gasfitter has capped the line.
New circuit run: cable from the switchboard to the cooktop position, through ceilings, walls or under the floor depending on the house. Island benches take a bit more planning and we work that out with you beforehand.
Isolation switch fitted: within 2 metres of the cooktop, using an existing point where possible.
Switchboard work: new circuit breaker and safety switch installed, or the board upgraded if it needs it.
Cooktop connected and tested: the unit is wired in, the cutout checked, the circuit tested under load, and the Certificate of Electrical Safety issued.on on from the main circuit breaker and we test the cook-top to check if it’s working properly.

Most straightforward installs are done in a single visit. If a switchboard upgrade is needed we usually do both on the same day.

Planning a new kitchen or a renovation?

The best time to sort the cooktop circuit is before the benchtop goes in. If you are renovating, tell us where the cooktop is going and we will run the cable and place the isolation switch so nothing has to be pulled apart later. Island benches, in particular, need the cable under the floor before the cabinetry is fixed. We work alongside kitchen installers and builders across the west every week.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. A full size induction cooktop needs its own dedicated circuit from the switchboard. Small portable single-zone units are the exception.

Legally You must hire a licensed electrician when handling any electrical wiring or upgrades.

The cost of installation can vary based on factors like location, complexity, and whether electrical upgrades are needed. Additional costs may arise if significant electrical work is required.
We can give you accurate pricing when we we have inspected your homes switchboard and kitchen layout.

Often, yes. If your board has old ceramic fuses, no safety switches, or no spare space, it needs upgrading before a cooktop circuit can be added. We check this at the quote.

Within 2 metres of the cooktop and easy to reach, usually on the wall or the side of a cabinet near the benchtop. We use an existing power point position where we can.

The electrical side, yes. The gas line itself must be disconnected and capped by a licensed gasfitter. We work closely with a local plumber and gasfitter and can coordinate the two so it happens on the same day where possible.