We understand the electrical stuffing at home

And now you are already looking after the laminate, consulting with the designer about the tiles in the bathroom and thinking about whether to change all the electrical stuffing. Let's leave the tile and laminate alone for now and go in order - let's start with the electrical component of the home.

15 years ago: what you need to know about electrical wiring

If you live in a relatively new house, you don’t have to worry too much: the wiring here is planned and wired to suit the needs of a modern person. In new buildings, even at the design stage, it is often taken into account that powerful household appliances will be installed in the kitchen, and one outlet is not enough.
Housing, which is more than 10 - 15 years old, was built according to old projects that have survived from Soviet times. By these standards, there were two electrical outlets per room. Well, really, what was so powerful electric in the apartments of our dads and moms? Washing machine, which was turned on on weekends, TV and refrigerator. Accordingly, all electrical wiring in those apartments was designed only for lighting and low-power household appliances.
In the nineties and two thousand years, the situation changed radically - technology was available to everyone. And it was at this time that the number of fires and ignitions sharply increased, which occurred due to the fact that the wiring was burning, which could not withstand the heavy load. Therefore, if you have already started a redevelopment or repair, do not be lazy and change the old cables for new ones, with a larger section, or even for copper ones - they are better and can withstand heavy loads, albeit more expensive.

Sockets: where to put and how much to take?

First, sit down and think with the designer how many outlets you need to be happy. As a rule, such questions somehow fall out, get lost in the general list of what needs to be done. And after the repair, the apartment is suddenly overgrown with electrical extension cords, and even extension cords plugged into extension cords with splitters. Draw a plan of the apartment along with the furniture and household appliances arranged. Think about where it would be convenient for you to connect this or that electrical appliance. Determine the height of outlets and their distance from walls and windows. But first things first: let's go over the rooms, from the hallway to the toilet, and together we will think about how best to place the sockets.

Corridor and hallway

In the corridor or hallway, two or three pieces will be enough. Most often they are used in order to turn on the thermal dryer for shoes. Therefore, do not lift the connectors too high. Of course, you don’t need to hide them behind a hanger or behind a door; it’s best to place them in the corners. Wall lights are best turned on directly, through a separate switch connected to the mains.

Living room

This is the room where the family spends most of their time when they are at home. Here, as a rule, there is a TV, a cable or satellite TV set-top box, a media center, or some other audio-video equipment, such as game consoles for children. Often in the living room there is a base for a handset of a city telephone, a wi-fi router. Already five or six points. Plus, you need to leave a couple of free connectors just in case: charge your mobile phone, turn on your laptop. Yes, you never know!

1. Sofa area

To properly place the sockets, along with planning the electrical network, you need to immediately think about the arrangement of furniture in the room. Otherwise, it turns out that they are located behind the sofa or closet. Most of the electrical appliances in the living room are always on, for example, air conditioning, TV, set-top boxes, router, telephone. Sockets for them can be obscured by an armchair or, for example, a decorative flowerpot. Free points should be easily accessible.

2. TV zone

If sockets for all electronic gadgets in the living room can be left at a level of 30 cm from the floor, then a separate approach is needed to the socket for a TV hanging on the wall or an air conditioner. In this case, provide a place right behind the TV screen or near the air conditioner so that hanging wires do not spoil the picture.

Bedroom

What to do in the bedroom? Sleep? Of course. But even here there is a technique, so it’s worth figuring out in advance where to place the rosettes in the room.

1. Sleeping place

If your bedroom has a classic format with a double bed and bedside tables at the edges, it would be nice to have two points near each of them: connect a night lamp and put a mobile phone or tablet on charge. The same number of connectors is needed for two single beds. If the bedroom also has a dressing table, then there must certainly be sockets near it, preferably two or three. Hairdryer turn on, for example.

2. TV zone

A TV in the bedroom is a common sight. Most often, it is hung on the wall so that it is convenient to watch it while lying on the bed. Therefore, a point is also needed for it. The principle of its installation is the same as for the hanging TV in the living room - behind the screen. The air conditioner in the bedroom requires another socket, which must be installed at the top, next to the air conditioner installation site. Remember the hanging ugly wires? Just the same case.

Children's

1. Sleeping place

Children's room - the same bedroom, only for the younger members of the family. While they are very small, they do not need a lot of electrical appliances: a night light by the crib is enough.

2. Play area

But later, your offspring will need additional places for charging: for gaming gadgets, a personal computer and computer peripherals, a game console. The two required by building codes are clearly not enough, especially if the child is not alone. Connectors in the nursery are often made “safe”, that is, with special covers and plugs that the baby cannot pull out on his own. If the child is small, it makes sense to install just such. And no dangling wires for a child to pull on!

3. Workplace

You also need to consider the number of outlets in the place that you plan to take under the desktop. All computer equipment and table lighting requires one point for each piece of equipment. And, as always, one more in reserve.

Kitchen

By the number of electrical appliances per unit area, the kitchen will give odds to any room. Let's just count: a refrigerator, an electric stove or a gas stove, but with electric ignition, an oven, a hood over the stove, a microwave oven, an electric kettle. And these are only those devices that are constantly connected to the network. Plus, the kitchen can accommodate a washing machine and dishwasher.
In addition to them, there is also a mixer, a blender, a coffee grinder and a coffee maker, an electric meat grinder and a juicer, a pancake maker, a sandwich maker and a bunch of all sorts of appliances that are taken out and turned on regularly. We count again: for those who are constantly on - eight, and at least five are needed "just in case." Therefore, the question of how to properly place rosettes in the kitchen has its own technical nuances.

1. Household appliances

Connectors for the refrigerator and stove can be located right behind them: do we often rearrange the kitchen? Turned on and forgotten. If you have a microwave on the refrigerator, and this often happens, its point is in the same place - behind the refrigerator. The same applies to the washing machine and dishwasher: the connectors for them, as a rule, are hidden behind the kitchen set. Many do not know where to place the outlet for the always-on hood. In our opinion, the most suitable place is under the ceiling. If you are going to use an electric stove and an electric oven, they need separate, thicker wires.

2. Additional equipment

It is convenient to include small and infrequently used appliances in the connectors that are located above the worktop. It is convenient to use two groups of three: many designers offer their clients just such an arrangement. Another option is to embed them in the countertop.

Bathroom and toilet

In houses that were built more than thirty years ago, such electrical communications in the bathroom and toilet were not provided at all. People then had never heard of such miracles as a jacuzzi or a shower, so no one raised the question of how to place sockets in the bathroom. hairdryer. Today everyone knows about these miracles, they are all accessible and enjoyable. Therefore, when designing a bathroom, you need to immediately look at the places for sockets.

Important:

• All switches and other electrical equipment must comply with the wet room electrical standard (at least IP44) and be properly grounded. The designer or planner should definitely tell you about it
The outlet for the jacuzzi and shower can be installed behind their decorative walls, you will not constantly turn these units on and off bathroom mirror, which usually hangs above the washbasin, can be mounted one or two points. One can be used to power the lamps above the mirror, the second - for a hair dryer, razor and other small appliances. Naturally, we remember about the protection class and grounding
• If the dimensions of the bathroom allow you to install a washing machine, remember that the connector for it is located at a distance of at least 50-60 cm from the water pipes

And further...

All this, of course, at first glance is clear and seems to look easy. Seems like you can do it yourself. And the truth is: buy a screwdriver, pliers, a couple of coils of cable, and a new home-made electrician is ready. You can google a couple more articles on the topic “how to plug sockets in the right way”. Draw a diagram and plug in all the sockets, saving some money on the designer, designer and professional team. But you probably already imagine what will come of it. By the way, the fire department phone number is 101.

We understand the electrical stuffing at home

And now you are already looking after the laminate, consulting with the designer about the tiles in the bathroom and thinking about whether to change all the electrical stuffing. Let's leave the tile and laminate alone for now and go in order - let's start with the electrical component of the home.

15 years ago: what you need to know about electrical wiring

If you live in a relatively new house, you don’t have to worry too much: the wiring here is planned and wired to suit the needs of a modern person. In new buildings, even at the design stage, it is often taken into account that powerful household appliances will be installed in the kitchen, and one outlet is not enough.
Housing, which is more than 10 - 15 years old, was built according to old projects that have survived from Soviet times. By these standards, there were two electrical outlets per room. Well, really, what was so powerful electric in the apartments of our dads and moms? Washing machine, which was turned on on weekends, TV and refrigerator. Accordingly, all electrical wiring in those apartments was designed only for lighting and low-power household appliances.
In the nineties and two thousand years, the situation changed radically - technology was available to everyone. And it was at this time that the number of fires and ignitions sharply increased, which occurred due to the fact that the wiring was burning, which could not withstand the heavy load. Therefore, if you have already started a redevelopment or repair, do not be lazy and change the old cables for new ones, with a larger section, or even for copper ones - they are better and can withstand heavy loads, albeit more expensive.

Sockets: where to put and how much to take?

First, sit down and think with the designer how many outlets you need to be happy. As a rule, such questions somehow fall out, get lost in the general list of what needs to be done. And after the repair, the apartment is suddenly overgrown with electrical extension cords, and even extension cords plugged into extension cords with splitters. Draw a plan of the apartment along with the furniture and household appliances arranged. Think about where it would be convenient for you to connect this or that electrical appliance. Determine the height of outlets and their distance from walls and windows. But first things first: let's go over the rooms, from the hallway to the toilet, and together we will think about how best to place the sockets.

Corridor and hallway

In the corridor or hallway, two or three pieces will be enough. Most often they are used in order to turn on the thermal dryer for shoes. Therefore, do not lift the connectors too high. Of course, you don’t need to hide them behind a hanger or behind a door; it’s best to place them in the corners. Wall lights are best turned on directly, through a separate switch connected to the mains.

Living room

This is the room where the family spends most of their time when they are at home. Here, as a rule, there is a TV, a cable or satellite TV set-top box, a media center, or some other audio-video equipment, such as game consoles for children. Often in the living room there is a base for a handset of a city telephone, a wi-fi router. Already five or six points. Plus, you need to leave a couple of free connectors just in case: charge your mobile phone, turn on your laptop. Yes, you never know!

1. Sofa area

To properly place the sockets, along with planning the electrical network, you need to immediately think about the arrangement of furniture in the room. Otherwise, it turns out that they are located behind the sofa or closet. Most of the electrical appliances in the living room are always on, for example, air conditioning, TV, set-top boxes, router, telephone. Sockets for them can be obscured by an armchair or, for example, a decorative flowerpot. Free points should be easily accessible.

2. TV zone

If sockets for all electronic gadgets in the living room can be left at a level of 30 cm from the floor, then a separate approach is needed to the socket for a TV hanging on the wall or an air conditioner. In this case, provide a place right behind the TV screen or near the air conditioner so that hanging wires do not spoil the picture.

Bedroom

What to do in the bedroom? Sleep? Of course. But even here there is a technique, so it’s worth figuring out in advance where to place the rosettes in the room.

1. Sleeping place

If your bedroom has a classic format with a double bed and bedside tables at the edges, it would be nice to have two points near each of them: connect a night lamp and put a mobile phone or tablet on charge. The same number of connectors is needed for two single beds. If the bedroom also has a dressing table, then there must certainly be sockets near it, preferably two or three. Hairdryer turn on, for example.

2. TV zone

A TV in the bedroom is a common sight. Most often, it is hung on the wall so that it is convenient to watch it while lying on the bed. Therefore, a point is also needed for it. The principle of its installation is the same as for the hanging TV in the living room - behind the screen. The air conditioner in the bedroom requires another socket, which must be installed at the top, next to the air conditioner installation site. Remember the hanging ugly wires? Just the same case.

Children's

1. Sleeping place

Children's room - the same bedroom, only for the younger members of the family. While they are very small, they do not need a lot of electrical appliances: a night light by the crib is enough.

2. Play area

But later, your offspring will need additional places for charging: for gaming gadgets, a personal computer and computer peripherals, a game console. The two required by building codes are clearly not enough, especially if the child is not alone. Connectors in the nursery are often made “safe”, that is, with special covers and plugs that the baby cannot pull out on his own. If the child is small, it makes sense to install just such. And no dangling wires for a child to pull on!

3. Workplace

You also need to consider the number of outlets in the place that you plan to take under the desktop. All computer equipment and table lighting requires one point for each piece of equipment. And, as always, one more in reserve.

Kitchen

By the number of electrical appliances per unit area, the kitchen will give odds to any room. Let's just count: a refrigerator, an electric stove or a gas stove, but with electric ignition, an oven, a hood over the stove, a microwave oven, an electric kettle. And these are only those devices that are constantly connected to the network. Plus, the kitchen can accommodate a washing machine and dishwasher.
In addition to them, there is also a mixer, a blender, a coffee grinder and a coffee maker, an electric meat grinder and a juicer, a pancake maker, a sandwich maker and a bunch of all sorts of appliances that are taken out and turned on regularly. We count again: for those who are constantly on - eight, and at least five are needed "just in case." Therefore, the question of how to properly place rosettes in the kitchen has its own technical nuances.

1. Household appliances

Connectors for the refrigerator and stove can be located right behind them: do we often rearrange the kitchen? Turned on and forgotten. If you have a microwave on the refrigerator, and this often happens, its point is in the same place - behind the refrigerator. The same applies to the washing machine and dishwasher: the connectors for them, as a rule, are hidden behind the kitchen set. Many do not know where to place the outlet for the always-on hood. In our opinion, the most suitable place is under the ceiling. If you are going to use an electric stove and an electric oven, they need separate, thicker wires.

2. Additional equipment

It is convenient to include small and infrequently used appliances in the connectors that are located above the worktop. It is convenient to use two groups of three: many designers offer their clients just such an arrangement. Another option is to embed them in the countertop.

Bathroom and toilet

In houses that were built more than thirty years ago, such electrical communications in the bathroom and toilet were not provided at all. People then had never heard of such miracles as a jacuzzi or a shower, so no one raised the question of how to place sockets in the bathroom. hairdryer. Today everyone knows about these miracles, they are all accessible and enjoyable. Therefore, when designing a bathroom, you need to immediately look at the places for sockets.

Important:

• All switches and other electrical equipment must comply with the wet room electrical standard (at least IP44) and be properly grounded. The designer or planner should definitely tell you about it
The outlet for the jacuzzi and shower can be installed behind their decorative walls, you will not constantly turn these units on and off bathroom mirror, which usually hangs above the washbasin, can be mounted one or two points. One can be used to power the lamps above the mirror, the second - for a hair dryer, razor and other small appliances. Naturally, we remember about the protection class and grounding
• If the dimensions of the bathroom allow you to install a washing machine, remember that the connector for it is located at a distance of at least 50-60 cm from the water pipes

And further...

All this, of course, at first glance is clear and seems to look easy. Seems like you can do it yourself. And the truth is: buy a screwdriver, pliers, a couple of coils of cable, and a new home-made electrician is ready. You can google a couple more articles on the topic “how to plug sockets in the right way”. Draw a diagram and plug in all the sockets, saving some money on the designer, designer and professional team. But you probably already imagine what will come of it. By the way, the fire department phone number is 101.

Kitchen

1. For household appliances and indoor lighting

Before installing the kitchen, it is important to plan the location of the equipment and its quantity in order to provide the necessary sockets. Standard items: stove or hob and oven, refrigerator, extractor hood. Optional: microwave, dishwasher, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, multicooker, built-in lighting.

When renovating, you can’t know for sure whether you will have a toaster in a few years or not, so it’s better to make a little more sockets in advance. At the same time, it should be taken into account that not every time small household appliances will be used and connected to the network at the same time. As a result, approximately 7-8 outlets are obtained only in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe kitchen set. Add a couple more pieces near the dining table in case you need to connect your phone to charge or you want to put a table lamp there.

The recommended installation height of sockets for built-in appliances: 30-60 cm. Some place them in the basement of furniture - at a height of 5 cm from the floor. Socket outlets must not be located directly behind built-in electrical appliances. It is better to make an outlet for the hood at a height of 50-60 mm from the top of the kitchen cabinet. It must not be blocked by a ventilation duct.

Place sockets above the worktop at a height of 10-30 cm from the worktop. Do not put them behind the sink and stove - they can deteriorate from moisture or hot air.

2. For additional equipment

Sometimes outlets in the kitchen are also needed for a vacuum cleaner. In this case, they should be placed at a height of 30-40 cm from the floor.

The common kitchen switch is sometimes taken out into the corridor, place it at a height of 75-90 cm and at a distance of 10-15 cm from the door.

Placement of outlets under the TV depends on the place where you place it, and on the screen size. It is better to hide them behind the screen, but provide access to the power plugs. You will need 2 standard electrical outlets: one TV and one Internet outlet - a must-have option for modern smart TVs.

Living room

1. At the door

For the location of switches and sockets at the living room door, the same rules apply as in the kitchen: height 75-90 cm, free access for all family members with different heights.

An outlet is also needed in the entrance area: for a vacuum cleaner or a heater. On average, the height from the floor should be 30 cm, from the doorway - 10 cm.

2. In the TV zone

TV is a must for many in the living room. The TV area needs several outlets. The average location height is 130 cm, then they will not be visible behind the equipment. You will need 2 electrical outlets and one outlet for TV and Internet.

3. In the sofa area

When planning sockets in the living room, you need to consider the location of floor lamps, electrical appliances, as well as additional sockets for a laptop and phone. The average location height is from 15 to 30 cm.

Often, when planning outlets in living rooms, technology such as air conditioners, electric fireplaces, humidifiers and game consoles is forgotten. Consider the appliances you have, those that you plan to purchase, and based on this, plan the number of outlets.

4. At the desktop

Often the living room is also a work area. In this case, more outlets will be needed. Provide 2-3 pieces in the place where the desktop will stand. It is more convenient to place them above the table so as not to climb under it every time to turn it on / off, but not everyone likes this solution aesthetically. If you have a desktop computer, you can put sockets at the bottom - it is unlikely that you will constantly turn it on and off.

Children's room

1. At the door

At the entrance to the room, a switch is traditionally placed. Usually, the toggle switch is installed at a height of 75-90 cm from the floor, so that each family member is comfortable. It is also important to see if the switch closes the cabinet or open door - place it on the same side as the handle.

An outlet should also be placed next to the switch. It will be needed for a vacuum cleaner, heater or humidifier. Recommended placement parameters: height about 30 cm and distance from the door 10 cm. If the child is small and begins to walk, provide plugs or covers for sockets.

2. By the bed

Near the bed, you will need an outlet for a night light, a musical pendant for a crib, or another device (the same air humidifier). Do not forget about protection, this place will become the most accessible for the child as soon as he starts to get up on his own in the crib.

For an adult child, sockets will also come in handy in front of the bed, for the TV. Sometimes they can be interesting to beat in the interior, if the TV has not yet been purchased. Just like the parents did in this room.

3. At the desktop

The student's room should be with a desk - sockets are also needed there. At least for a lamp and a computer. Where to put - above the countertop or below - a moot point. Some find it inconvenient to constantly crawl under the table to connect the device. Others don't like the look of the wires. Choose after weighing the pros and cons.

Bedroom

1. Next to the bed

A modern person needs an outlet near the bed. Charging a phone, an e-book, working on a laptop - it will be inconvenient without an outlet nearby. A block of several outlets on the sides of the bed will save you from these inconveniences.

2. Near functional areas

Further options depend on the furniture and areas that are provided in the bedroom. If this is a desktop, the rules will be the same as for the living room and nursery. If you want to hang a TV, also consider the recommendations listed above.

3. At the door

The number of sockets depends on the electrical appliances that you will place in the bathroom. Standard: washing machine, hair dryer; optional: water heater and electric towel warmer. It is important that the distance from the socket to the floor and the water source is at least 60 cm.

For the bathroom, special waterproof versions of sockets with a cover and a special degree of protection are needed. They are protected on the inside and allow water to drain if it gets inside the outlet.

Hallway

In the hallway, a socket and a switch are needed at the front door. The socket is useful for a vacuum cleaner, and it is always convenient to turn on the light immediately after entering the apartment. Sometimes switches are placed in the hallway at the entrance to the bathroom and kitchen.

There is a simple technique for placing outlets in an apartment , the step-by-step implementation of which will help make your home comfortable and safe. Now, as part of our large article “The project of electricians of the apartment | Do-it-yourself electrical project”, we, using this technology, will choose the places where it is best to place sockets and create a detailed diagram for electrical installation.

To select installation sites, we need an apartment plan, we have already discussed in detail how it can be created in the article "", in which we drew a plan for a two-room apartment - "Khrushchev".

In this example, we will draw up a layout of outlets in the apartment.

1. First of all, it is necessary to determine the location of the furniture and put it on the plan. The more carefully you think over the desired environment, the more accurate and verified will be the location of sockets, switches, lighting and other electrical equipment.

It is best if you go to furniture stores and decide on the specific models of tables, sofas, armchairs that you plan to purchase. Knowing their dimensions, you can easily transfer them to the scale of the apartment plan.

As an example, take a sofa, with overall dimensions WxDxH(width depth height) - 2000mm x 800mm x 850mm.

To place the sofa on the plan of the apartment, it is necessary to schematically display it in a horizontal section.

After converting the actual dimensions of the sofa to our scale of 1:20, the drawing of the sofa will have the following parameters:

Let me remind you that the scale of the apartment plan we built earlier is 1 to 20, i.e. to transfer furniture to this scale, all overall dimensions must be divided by 20 (in millimeters).

Now you can place the sofa on the plan of the apartment, in the place you need, while the proportions of the sofa relative to the apartment will be fully respected.

In our example, we will furnish the main areas that are usually found in every apartment:

1. Sleeping area

2. Recreation area

3. Workplace

4. Kitchen space

5. San. Knot

You can apply furniture projections to the apartment plan in any way convenient for you - draw with a pen / pencil, make an application (cut out furniture models and apply to the drawing), the main thing is to keep the scale. We took the simplest path, used a graphical editor and got the following:

2. The next step is, by the same method, we place all stationary consumers of electricity. They can be designated schematically, with geometric figures that repeat the overall dimensions translated into the scale of the plan. It is best to do this on a separate copy of the apartment plan with the furniture arranged.

It is very difficult to indicate, within the framework of the plan, all possible devices that you will use in the future, try to show all stationary, large-sized and energy-intensive ones, such as a refrigerator, washing machine, water heater, etc. Keep in mind the rest of the electrical appliances that you are going to use, in the next step, when we start placing sockets on the plan, this information will be very necessary.

3. Farther you can start arranging sockets on the plan of the apartment. It is best to do this sequentially, room by room. The principle here is simple, all permanent consumers of electricity should have an electrical outlet near them, plus a certain number of outlets must be kept in stock for devices that are connected periodically.

Imagine where and what devices you will use and, accordingly, place sockets on the plan. Be sure to design free sockets, it is difficult to predict what other electrical appliances you will need, but it is better to provide connection points in advance.

The more accurately you think over your future interior, its filling with electrical appliances and appliances, the more accurate will be the calculation of the number and installation locations of electrical outlets.

4. After you have applied all the main electrical outlets to the floor plan, it is necessary to determine the location of the remaining electrical installation devices- sockets of low-voltage networks, such as: TV sockets, Internet (rj45) sockets, audio, etc.

5. When placing outlets on the apartment plan, you should immediately indicate the installation height of the socket blocks, while taking into account the dimensions of furniture, appliances, opening doors, etc., so that the sockets are not covered by interior elements.
For convenience, I advise you to immediately decide on the main installation height of sockets, we wrote about what installation standards exist in the article "". In the future, it is necessary to indicate on the plan the height of the installation of sockets only if it differs from the standard.

6. When you finally decided on the placements, put on the plan of the apartment and noted the installation heights, you can calculate the dimensions of the exact location of sockets in a real apartment. To do this, measure the distance from the nearest corner to the center of the outlet with a ruler (if it is a block of outlets, to the center of the first outlet in the block) and multiply the resulting value by the scale, in our case by 20.

Example: So, the image below shows an example of such a translation of sizes. With a length up to the rosette of 60mm in the drawing, the actual size will be 60x20=1200mm.

7. We put on the layout of sockets all the necessary dimensions(indicate the dimensions on the side with which the accuracy is most critical).

Consider the standard sizes of outlet blocks:

- a standard socket assembly has a size of approximately 80mm x 80mm
- block of two sockets - 80mm x 150mm
- block of three sockets - 80mm x 225mm
- a block of four sockets - 80 x 295mm
- block of five sockets - 80mm x 365mm

Try not to use blocks of more than four pieces (posts) on the layout of outlets. Not all manufacturers have frames of this size. If you need to make more than 4 outlets side by side, divide them into groups (2 and 3, 3 and 3, etc.)

Following this simple instruction, you can independently create a detailed layout of sockets in the apartment. At the same time, all sockets will be in their places, all electrical appliances in the apartment will have points for connecting both to electrical networks and to low-current, signal ones. You will forever forget about all kinds of extension cords and tees, about bundles of loose and hanging wires.

Only such a systematic, phased design will allow you to choose the most convenient locations for outlets. The resulting scheme of the outlet network in the apartment will be useful for the subsequent calculation of the cost and directly electrical work in the apartment, it will be an important part of the electrical project.

All modern houses and apartments are designed in such a way that any room is as functional as possible. Therefore, today you will not surprise anyone with the fact that in each of the rooms of the house there are a large number of different electrical appliances. It is for this reason that at the time of drawing up the socket diagram in the apartment, many different details should be taken into account.

What is the ideal height for outlets?

If you look at the photo of the outlets in the apartment, you will see that in most cases either the placement option is used directly above the baseboard, or approximately at hip level. Of course, there are other options while viewing design projects, but they are far from being used so often by electricians for a variety of reasons.

When placed at hip level, the advantage is convenient access directly to electricity for all appliances that will stand on various surfaces. In the first case, convenience will be noticeable when using household appliances such as a vacuum cleaner.

Where to place sockets in the bedroom and reception room?

In the living room, as well as in the room reserved for sleeping, at what height it is completely unimportant to install the socket as a whole, due to the fact that it will be mainly used for floor lamps that stand on the floor or small table-type lamps. The nuance will consist only in the obligatory laying of sockets on each side of the bed, and at all chairs.

Even if at this stage of the repair you are sure that the floor lamp will not stand next to the chair, it is not a fact that you will not change your mind, for example, after six months.

The socket used for the charger is best placed next to the cabinet near the bed or not far from the sofa.

Make sure that the living room has a couple of slots for a home theater, a music system. If you are a fish lover, then in this case, do not forget to take into account the necessary sockets for lighting, a water filter near the aquarium. These outlets should be as easy to access in the future as possible.

An important point. Think in advance what the route of your vacuum cleaner will be during cleaning. If the area of ​​​​the room is large enough, then in this case the most convenient option for the location of sockets in the apartment is in the far part of the room and right at the entrance. Thus, you will save yourself from the need to constantly stretch the cord of an electrical appliance in constant attempts to reach the far reaches of the room.

home office

For a home office, a couple of “exits” are required right at the desktop. The low level of installing the wiring of sockets in the apartment with your own hands is ideal for those cases when the computer is of a stationary type. Do not forget that very often an external camera, like computer speakers, needs its own outlet.

If you have to charge your smartphone, player or tablet quite often, then the main thing here is that all sockets must be literally at hand.

New generation sockets: with a lot dedicated to telephone, USB input and TV antenna.

When thinking about the question of how to make a socket with your own hands, you should understand that today more and more various household appliances can be charged without problems using the simplest USB cord. It is for this reason that a familiar socket with a plug is far from always needed.

Reduce the number of outlets in your home during renovations by installing a dedicated USB charger for future charging. It allows you to charge several devices at the same time, while reducing the charging time. Sockets of this type can be easily installed next to the classic ones in a single frame. It is best if they are installed near the work surface to avoid the risk of stepping on the charger.

Another similar device makes it possible to combine an outlet in the usual sense with a universal built-in battery. The main convenience lies in the possibility of installation in absolutely any single slot, which not only saves space in the room, but also significantly increases your “tactical” capabilities during repairs.

Sockets in the kitchen

In no case should you connect the refrigerator with an extension cord. That is why the socket in the kitchen should be installed not only in the right place, but also taking into account this limitation.

In practice, the connection of the oven, like any modern cooking surface, is carried out through one or even two sockets. The important point is that these are mostly simple three-phase sockets powered by their own RCD.

If we talk about kitchen or household appliances in general, then here, analyzing how to replace an old outlet with a new one, it is best to simply bring it to an apron. In the future, you can connect both a blender and a kettle there, and during the day.

An important point. For the operation of the microwave and TV in the kitchen, it is best to make a special disguised exit in advance. If there are few sockets in the necessary places in the kitchen, then you can even bring them out to the side surface of the bottom of the kitchen cabinets. To mask the nest, you can use a modern hinged section.

Bathroom sockets

In the public domain, there should always be literally a couple of slots used for an electric razor and a hair dryer. Also, one or two additional sockets can be placed on the floor if there is a washing machine right in the room.

If you plan to install a hot tub or a new generation bathtub with a built-in TV in the bathroom, then a hidden type of power supply must be separately provided for them.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that you should not forget about safety. Since outlets tend to get clogged with dust fairly quickly without proper care, they should be cleaned at least once a week.

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