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<blockquote data-quote="binky" data-source="post: 552147" data-attributes="member: 490"><p>As part of any inspection in such circumstances, I would be looking to see if there is any thermal damage, and then consider how long the cables have been there. If less than 6 months, then there may be potential for thermal damage, if 6 years, then they would have burnt out already by now. All ovens are insulated, so rear spaces are not as hot as internal temperatures. Many ovens are built into kitchen cabinets, yet no thermal damage occurs to these chipboard and formica cabinets, and I would say about 99% of ovens I've encountered are wired in 6mm FTE, yet I have never seen a thermally damaged cable to date, or been called out to replace a cable damaged by heat. But, if you are concerned, then I would suggest metal or plastic capping over said cables to shield from any heat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="binky, post: 552147, member: 490"] As part of any inspection in such circumstances, I would be looking to see if there is any thermal damage, and then consider how long the cables have been there. If less than 6 months, then there may be potential for thermal damage, if 6 years, then they would have burnt out already by now. All ovens are insulated, so rear spaces are not as hot as internal temperatures. Many ovens are built into kitchen cabinets, yet no thermal damage occurs to these chipboard and formica cabinets, and I would say about 99% of ovens I've encountered are wired in 6mm FTE, yet I have never seen a thermally damaged cable to date, or been called out to replace a cable damaged by heat. But, if you are concerned, then I would suggest metal or plastic capping over said cables to shield from any heat. [/QUOTE]
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