Is this cable suitable for connecting a 4kW double-oven to a 32A supply?

[itm60]

I’m looking for electrical cable to connect a double oven to a 32A supply. The oven is rated at 4kW. Can anyone advise on whether this would be suitable?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/prysmian-6242y-twin-earth-cable-6mm-x-10m-grey/29733
PRYSMIAN 6242Y TWIN & EARTH CABLE 6MM² X 10M GREY [TABLE]
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[TD]Brand[/TD]
[TD]Prysmian[/TD]
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[TD]Cable Code[/TD]
[TD]6242Y[/TD]
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[TD]Cable End Type[/TD]
[TD]Bare[/TD]
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[TD]Cable Length[/TD]
[TD]10 m[/TD]
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[TD]Cable Product Type[/TD]
[TD]Twin & Earth[/TD]
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[TD]Cable Profile[/TD]
[TD]Flat[/TD]
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[TD]Cable Voltage Rating[/TD]
[TD]300/500 V[/TD]
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[TD]CE Standard (Tested to EN…)[/TD]
[TD]BS 6004.[/TD]
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[TD]Coil or Drum[/TD]
[TD]Coil[/TD]
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[TD]Colour[/TD]
[TD]Grey[/TD]
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[TD]Conductor Area[/TD]
[TD]6 mm²[/TD]
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[TD]External Diameter[/TD]
[TD]13.1 mm[/TD]
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[TD]Indoor/Outdoor Usage[/TD]
[TD]Indoor[/TD]
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[TD]Manufacturer Guarantee[/TD]
[TD]1 Year Guarantee[/TD]
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[TD]Maximum Operating Temperature[/TD]
[TD]70 °C[/TD]
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[TD]Minimum Operating Temperature[/TD]
[TD]-15 °C[/TD]
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[TD]Model No[/TD]
[TD]20147221[/TD]
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[TD]No. of Cable Cores[/TD]
[TD]2-Core[/TD]
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[TD]No. of Strands Per Core[/TD]
[TD]7 Strands Per Core[/TD]
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[TD]Pack Size[/TD]
[TD]1[/TD]
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[TD]Parent Colour[/TD]
[TD]Grey[/TD]
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[TD]Pieces in Pack/Case[/TD]
[TD]1[/TD]
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[TD]Product Type[/TD]
[TD]PVC Flat Wiring Cable[/TD]
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[TD]Sheath Colour[/TD]
[TD]Grey[/TD]
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[TD]Supplier Manufacturer Helpline[/TD]
[TD]08457 678 345[/TD]
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It’s longer than I need, but the shortest that I could find in Screwfix!

[Specialist01269]

Hi: 6mm is more than adequate for what you need.

[electrofix]

as above 6mm is more than adequate

at 4Kw your oven only draws a max of just under 17A so is about 50{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} of the mcb rating

If you have a tool station near your screwfix they are slightly cheaper on the cable

also if you can find a small local electrical wholesaler they can cut cable to length

Dave

[Specialist01269]

TLC still do cut to length cable, but not open on Sunday.

[itm60]

Thanks. Is there any reason that I might use heat resistant cable, which someone has suggested to me?

[itm60]

…and would 2.5mm cable suffice? Someone has recommended this:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/nexans-heat-resistant-flex-3183tq-3-core-2-5mm-5m-white/8869t

[electrofix]

you can use heat resisting if you want to but its not necessary with an oven. Its more important with a hob where the terminal block is nearer the elements

Dave

[Specialist01269]

Heat resistant would be fine and 2.5mm would be ok as it’s rated at 25a, your 4Kw oven should draw a maximum of just under 17a at full power. If using 2.5 flexible then make sure that you get a good wrap around the terminal screw or double it back under the connection clamp and twist the strands together well.

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