How to determine maximum electricity load?

[KMc1]

Hello! Hoping someone can help me work out the maximum capacity of my electrical load in amps? I have moved into an old building and planning to renovate my kitchen, but unsure if there will be enough electricity to handle an induction stovetop? I understand this can cause difficulties in older buildings? My current oven and stove are already electric for reference and there is no gas connection. Appreciate any advice

[Slashz26]

I'm a licenced electrician but it's a good reminder for other people

Cheers

[TedBear]

Hi @KMc1 ,

Your powerboard is presently fitted with a 40 safety amp circuit breaker, which would trip at 10kW (10 kilowatts). Not that anyone would be loading it up to that level. That's an overload level.

A typical induction cooktop is about 2kW (but you can get bigger).

So it looks like your power supply will handle one as it stands. But still consult with an electrician to examine your actual set-up,  condition of wiring, etc, which  can play a part in what should be installed.