Range cookers in OZ... is it worth taking one?
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I've got a nearly new 1000mm double oven range cooker (gas hob with 8 rings and, 2 ovens and a grill which are all electric), its absolutely great if you're into cooking or like me have 3 hungry kids who often like to cook whilst you're cooking something else.
Is it worth taking to Oz as a lot of cookers I've seen in Oz seem to be 4 ring hobs so I would miss it so much. I have no idea how much would this kinda thing would be to buy in OZ?
The cooker only cost me £495 in the UK as it was a showroom model in B&Q any advice really appreciated!!
Is it worth taking to Oz as a lot of cookers I've seen in Oz seem to be 4 ring hobs so I would miss it so much. I have no idea how much would this kinda thing would be to buy in OZ?
The cooker only cost me £495 in the UK as it was a showroom model in B&Q any advice really appreciated!!
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All houses have a cooker fitted as part of the fixtures. If you want to bring it you'll probably have to remodel your kitchen for it to fit into the layout. also you'll need to change the jets to bottled gas[propane] ones as gas is not readily available here as a piped supply.
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Originally Posted by cresta57
All houses have a cooker fitted as part of the fixtures. If you want to bring it you'll probably have to remodel your kitchen for it to fit into the layout. also you'll need to change the jets to bottled gas[propane] ones as gas is not readily available here as a piped supply.
I do agree with you about probably having to remodel the kitchen to take the cooker, unless, of course, you buy land and build.
As to the original question, I'd certainly be tempted to bring it if it'll pass quarantine. That type of cooker is expensive here.
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Originally Posted by ProofReader
Sorry to correct you Cresta, but it depends where you live whether there is piped gas or bottled. Some suburbs of Brisbane (not sure about other areas of Australia) have piped gas. I've had it in many suburbs where I've lived in the past.
I do agree with you about probably having to remodel the kitchen to take the cooker, unless, of course, you buy land and build.
As to the original question, I'd certainly be tempted to bring it if it'll pass quarantine. That type of cooker is expensive here.
I do agree with you about probably having to remodel the kitchen to take the cooker, unless, of course, you buy land and build.
As to the original question, I'd certainly be tempted to bring it if it'll pass quarantine. That type of cooker is expensive here.
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Those proposed slurry lines (black dotted) from the coast to the centre of aus ... are they pumping out to the coast or just dumping all the crap in the middle?....
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Originally Posted by spalen
Those proposed slurry lines (black dotted) from the coast to the centre of aus ... are they pumping out to the coast or just dumping all the crap in the middle?.... ![Roll Eyes](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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Originally Posted by spalen
Those proposed slurry lines (black dotted) from the coast to the centre of aus ... are they pumping out to the coast or just dumping all the crap in the middle?.... ![Roll Eyes](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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Err, "(black dotted)" - think that is a legend mistake - probably an alternate proposed gas line.
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Having just had a cooker installed in the rented place we are in, its a freestanding one, the plumber said all freestanding ovens need securing to the floor, this one came with a plate which was drilled into the floor first, and then the cooker slid into the plate, something to do with a safety issue.
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Originally Posted by cresta57
All houses have a cooker fitted as part of the fixtures. If you want to bring it you'll probably have to remodel your kitchen for it to fit into the layout. also you'll need to change the jets to bottled gas[propane] ones as gas is not readily available here as a piped supply.
Thanks for all your replies really helpful!!!
We have both propane and natural gas jets for the cooker and fixing chains to secure it in place, and hubbies a builder so we intend building our own house with a big kitchen so refitting the kitchen isn't a problem.
Sounds like it might be worth taking with us if the removals firm say its OK Cheers to you all ,
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If you are planning your own kitchen & the gas is the same, I would bring it. Really top quality cookers are expensive here, Im not sure how good a quality yours is, but we are looking to buy one of these
http://www.ilve.com.au/pdf/freestand...estic/M150.pdf (you need to have acrobat reader to look at it)
but I think I will change my mind because of the price - $12,000
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:scared: . Im betting thats one of the most expensive ovens in Oz
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At the other end of the scale, you can get quite nice underbench ovens & cooktops from $1500-$2000 upwards.
http://www.ilve.com.au/pdf/freestand...estic/M150.pdf (you need to have acrobat reader to look at it)
but I think I will change my mind because of the price - $12,000
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At the other end of the scale, you can get quite nice underbench ovens & cooktops from $1500-$2000 upwards.
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