ᐅ Electrical / Electrical Planning

Plan your electrical system smartly: Learn what to consider during electrical planning to ensure your home is safe, modern, and future-proof!

What does modern electrical wiring in a house involve? A practical example...

Mycraft•2 Feb 2019 15:05

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Mycraft • 16 Jan 2021 12:27

Renovating Two-Wire Electrical Systems – How to Reduce Costs When Hiring a Professional?

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ColinM•25 Apr 2026 08:02

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ColinM • 11 May 2026 18:51

Switches or push buttons in new construction with Shelly – planning fully smart or sticking to traditional?

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FloSCFan•22 Apr 2026 08:04

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MachsSelbst • 5 May 2026 23:00

Looking for a suitable location for the meter cabinet

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DaKo•24 Apr 2026 15:07

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Knöpfchen • 25 Apr 2026 13:58

Adding a second surface-mounted lighting circuit

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MarcomitZeh•21 Apr 2026 12:06

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MachsSelbst • 22 Apr 2026 19:56

Ideal solution for a LAN connection to the wallbox?

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Bradyx86•14 Apr 2026 23:35

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Bradyx86 • 15 Apr 2026 10:57

Flush-mounted boxes (for switches, thermostats) installed in chimney structure

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Martin..•30 Mar 2026 10:58

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Knöpfchen • 4 Apr 2026 23:11

Professional installation of the heat pump?

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underfree•21 Mar 2026 20:24

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underfree • 25 Mar 2026 11:10

Number of light switches in the hallway?

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Geograph•21 Mar 2026 17:56

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Geograph • 21 Mar 2026 23:34

Electrical Planning for Illuminated Handrail of Stair Railing

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Per.ry1707•19 Mar 2026 09:26

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derdietmar • 19 Mar 2026 14:20

How many electrical outlets do you plan to install per room when designing your electrical layout?

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nicolay•11 Mar 2026 21:51

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11ant • 14 Mar 2026 19:49

Backup power system for two single-family homes

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Pianist•6 Feb 2026 16:41

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Pianist • 11 Feb 2026 10:52

Site layout / General lighting design

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Travelman•31 Jan 2026 13:25

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MachsSelbst • 1 Feb 2026 20:39

PoE Door Intercom System for New Construction Goliath / Metzler

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Travelman•25 Jan 2026 21:41

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MachsSelbst • 28 Jan 2026 09:11

Replace Young blinds switch from white to anthracite

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thomas_neo•17 Dec 2024 10:18

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Christ-D • 28 Jan 2026 04:52

Is lighting design only effective with recessed spotlights?

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Thorsten1982•28 Oct 2022 07:34

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MachsSelbst • 28 Jan 2026 00:20

Deactivating the Ethernet cable at the entrance area

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Oniserra•17 Jan 2026 15:32

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Musketier • 17 Jan 2026 18:05

Stairwell Lighting in Multi-Family Buildings: Is a General Electricity Meter Mandatory for Safety Reasons?

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Jodimaster2k•10 Jan 2026 20:13

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Jodimaster2k • 14 Jan 2026 14:10

Electrical chases in an existing floor?

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Authentic1•14 Jan 2026 13:22

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nordanney • 14 Jan 2026 13:35

Identify the Electrical Circuit / Meter in a Multi-Family Building

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Jodimaster2k•12 Jan 2026 10:45

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Jodimaster2k • 12 Jan 2026 15:52

Living Room Lighting for 47 m² with Philips Hue Slim 90 mm – Is the Grid Too Dense or Appropriate?

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Geomanne•7 Jan 2026 14:52

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11ant • 8 Jan 2026 15:11

Operating a wallbox and a submersible pump on a single NYY-J 5x2.5 cable – is it possible?

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Karl_80•7 Jan 2026 11:07

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Karl_80 • 7 Jan 2026 17:49

Buying Guide for Recessed Downlights in Shallow Mounting Situations

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--Lars--•21 Nov 2025 22:34

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Hanniball2k • 2 Jan 2026 21:42

Bathroom Lighting: Recessed Spotlights or Central Ceiling Fixture?

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Astrid74•27 Dec 2025 20:19

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wiltshire • 2 Jan 2026 17:18

Is a 3x36A utility connection sufficient?

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007sascha•3 Dec 2025 18:10

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wiltshire • 4 Dec 2025 13:18

Bathroom light turns off with delay – external light switch responds sluggishly

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Curiosius•26 Nov 2025 20:18

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hanghaus2023 • 27 Nov 2025 17:41

Is it possible to buy this part of the lamp socket separately?

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bouhwen•26 Nov 2025 14:54

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MachsSelbst • 26 Nov 2025 17:48

Use of empty conduit from basement to ground floor / flush-mounted electrical box clogged

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zweiflamme•18 Nov 2025 18:43

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MachsSelbst • 23 Nov 2025 20:54

Planning Light Switches for a (Pass-Through) Kitchen Between Dining and Living Areas

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kasper_repsak•18 Nov 2025 14:44

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kasper_repsak • 20 Nov 2025 10:23

Two ovens on one circuit – electrician installed only a single electrical circuit

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dergert•2 Nov 2025 17:26

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Grundaus • 5 Nov 2025 20:38

Laying of electrical conduit pipes on the unfinished floor (screed with underfloor heating)

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IPM_1985•28 Oct 2025 13:53

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DaGoodness • 29 Oct 2025 18:06

Which conduit pipes should be installed under a precast concrete garage with strip foundations?

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mk_2021•4 Oct 2025 14:19

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Teimo1988 • 25 Oct 2025 09:42

Is it possible to sell self-generated electricity to tenants in a multi-family building?

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Heidi1965•14 Oct 2025 20:44

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Grundaus • 24 Oct 2025 12:22

Replacing Old Wiring: Should the Terrace Be Separated from the Living Room?

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Hanniball2k•6 Oct 2025 10:59

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ypg • 12 Oct 2025 19:41

Replace or modernize the electrical distribution panel?

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Hanniball2k•8 Sep 2025 20:43

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Hanniball2k • 23 Sep 2025 21:44

Wall penetration – how to create a sealed cable passage – recommended methods and products?

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Bicki89•18 Sep 2025 12:14

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Bicki89 • 18 Sep 2025 12:36

Recessed lighting planning in the bathroom – how would you arrange it? Any ideas?

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bossi15•25 Aug 2025 14:41

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wiltshire • 25 Aug 2025 20:22

Does anyone know a good (online) lighting planner?

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UnfähigerBeamt•16 Mar 2025 02:48

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Araknis • 14 Aug 2025 13:04

Electrical Installation by a Friend – Is an Inspection Mandatory for Insurance Purposes?

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BoPaDi24•2 Aug 2025 10:30

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BoPaDi24 • 4 Aug 2025 11:46

Install ceiling enclosures for electrical and plumbing fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom.

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mayor333•1 Mar 2025 12:27

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Mrnobody • 31 Jul 2025 14:15

Light switches are no longer working.

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MaxPlank•16 Mar 2025 20:35

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Mrnobody • 30 Jul 2025 22:12

Indirect lighting with wooden trim

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natbur01•17 Jul 2025 21:59

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natbur01 • 21 Jul 2025 22:00

Orientation light with motion sensor

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Fleckvieh•19 Jul 2025 07:56

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Fleckvieh • 19 Jul 2025 19:02

Upgrading House Connection and Construction Cost Subsidy from 30 kW to 40 kW – Any Experiences?

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hugi-01•3 Jul 2025 20:18

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Knöpfchen • 4 Jul 2025 22:18

Recessed downlights for general lighting

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Fleckvieh•20 Jun 2025 09:45

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Peter_H_ • 3 Jul 2025 18:57

Network cable routed from one room to another through a drywall partition wall

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redman96•13 Jun 2025 18:57

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Irma9010 • 21 Jun 2025 22:49

Flush-mounted electrical boxes not recessed into exterior wall surface

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knabbels•6 Jun 2025 07:17

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11ant • 10 Jun 2025 14:50

Mini LED downlights for patio roofing

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FrankChief•15 Apr 2025 13:14

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wiltshire • 25 Apr 2025 09:29

Staircase lighting for a 2/4 quarter-turn staircase

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goldfisch138•5 Mar 2025 18:38

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DeepRed • 13 Mar 2025 13:47

Lighting Design for a Multi-Story Apartment with LED Indirect Lighting

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goldfisch138•21 Feb 2025 12:35

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goldfisch138 • 12 Mar 2025 22:26

Retrofit Light Fixture Installation in Concrete Ceiling

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tim-may•2 Mar 2025 21:01

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wiltshire • 2 Mar 2025 21:25

Basement Lighting Design for Prefabricated Concrete Slab Ceiling

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PMW1993•2 Jan 2025 22:06

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PMW1993 • 2 Mar 2025 08:57

Connecting a Window Reed Switch

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Bayernbors•19 Feb 2025 08:41

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Harakiri • 19 Feb 2025 12:41

Ceiling outlet without protective earth (ground) wire

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horst453•16 Feb 2025 19:17

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horst453 • 17 Feb 2025 21:48

Light fixture and wiring attached to steel beam in the attic

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Newbi23•5 Feb 2025 20:53

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Michilo • 6 Feb 2025 07:04

Electrical Installation for Bay Window Seating – Wall Outlet vs. Conduit

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Flitz86•27 Jan 2025 10:58

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wiltshire • 27 Jan 2025 12:33

Removing Prefabricated House Wall and Ceiling Panels for Electrical Installation

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AACherokee•20 Jan 2025 22:05

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11ant • 21 Jan 2025 18:20

Lighting design for new single-family home construction – potential for improvement?

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MC123456•8 Jan 2025 18:56

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wiltshire • 16 Jan 2025 13:26

Replace an analog thermostat with a digital one

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HRG83•11 Dec 2024 17:48

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HRG83 • 11 Dec 2024 17:48

Cost of Installing an Intercom System with Camera

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Martin-WWW•10 Dec 2024 10:05

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Martin-WWW • 10 Dec 2024 10:05

Laying Cable to Carport for Wallbox: Any Experiences?

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FloHB123•6 Dec 2024 11:05

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Knöpfchen • 6 Dec 2024 18:00

How can electrical outlets be sealed airtight?

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Alex_mucll•4 Dec 2024 12:56

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nordanney • 4 Dec 2024 16:01

Cable sheath damaged, but cable core filling and conductor insulation remain intact.

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Thilo1979•21 Nov 2024 12:34

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Teimo1988 • 2 Dec 2024 18:30

Recessed ceiling lights in concrete ceilings: planning and layout

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chr1770•26 Nov 2024 22:54

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Peter_H_ • 28 Nov 2024 09:27

Mid-terrace house built in 2005 – Exterior cable installation (carport) – Looking for main service entry location

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Tozupis•24 Nov 2024 18:10

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Tozupis • 27 Nov 2024 21:36

Embedding a PVC sewer pipe as a conduit in the concrete floor slab

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Hey123456•19 Nov 2024 20:36

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Arauki11 • 20 Nov 2024 12:38

Shelly Pro for Smart Home lighting

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PMW1993•17 Nov 2024 17:05

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Sahitaz • 19 Nov 2024 10:38

Buyer’s Guide for Construction Power Distribution Panels and Connection Cabinets

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Tuwok1970•18 Nov 2024 09:10

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nordanney • 18 Nov 2024 11:03

Install the inverter in the garage next to the utility room.

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Eifel87•15 Nov 2024 08:00

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Buchsbaum066 • 17 Nov 2024 07:00

Network cabinet above photovoltaic system E3DC S10X Compact 14

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makst0wer•16 Oct 2024 09:22

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makst0wer • 16 Oct 2024 13:20

Energy Retrofit of a Single-Family Home Built in 1980 / Is Electrical Rewiring Necessary?

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hartzneubau•3 Oct 2024 21:00

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hanse987 • 5 Oct 2024 00:12

Is a "Free TV" Connection Still Worth It?

M4rvin•12 Aug 2018 12:18

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Jesse Custer • 26 Sep 2024 15:09

Preparation for Electrician: Insulation Resistance Testing

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Hafenstraße•17 Sep 2024 10:39

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Hafenstraße • 26 Sep 2024 13:39

3-Phase Track System – Which Manufacturer?

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Kati2022•17 Sep 2024 17:20

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Kati2022 • 17 Sep 2024 17:20

Difference Between a Dimmer Switch and a Dimmer Push Button?

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bwollowb•27 Aug 2024 12:59

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bwollowb • 6 Sep 2024 09:01

Is a telephone connection box still required?

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Pädda•15 Jun 2018 07:20

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jrth2151 • 3 Sep 2024 15:43

Ground Floor Ceiling Design: Experiences and Feedback?

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Schnubbihh•20 Aug 2024 21:25

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hanse987 • 20 Aug 2024 23:03

Rocker switch for lighting in the basement hallway

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Hausbaer•8 Aug 2024 17:26

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Malle Zwabber • 11 Aug 2024 03:09

SLV S-Track Power Rail System – Experiences? Alternatives?

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Flitz86•5 Aug 2024 17:38

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Flitz86 • 5 Aug 2024 17:38

Network outlet for access point installation, suitable for indoor and outdoor use

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Flitz86•24 Jul 2024 17:19

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Stephan— • 26 Jul 2024 21:15

Electrical Planning for a New Construction End-Terrace House

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benno098•17 Jul 2024 03:52

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Mucuc22 • 18 Jul 2024 16:38

Does the electricity market need local pricing to ensure stability?

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-•10 Jul 2024 15:33

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nordanney • 10 Jul 2024 17:16

Rail system (3-phase, dimmable, and indirect lighting)

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Flitz86•10 Jul 2024 11:41

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Flitz86 • 10 Jul 2024 11:41

Supplementary Proposal for Electrical Planning – Aachen Area

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CD_MD90•1 Jun 2024 00:44

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CD_MD90 • 28 Jun 2024 13:46

Wi-Fi Signal Boosting, Extending Router Coverage

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2000youandme•18 Jun 2024 20:15

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Konsument4 • 23 Jun 2024 10:46

Pipe trace heating – Operating status visible with indicator light

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alfra50•21 Jun 2024 17:17

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alfra50 • 21 Jun 2024 17:17

JUNG ST (550) Switch Series – Replacement Options?

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sysrun80•22 Nov 2022 17:41

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pittyyy • 15 Jun 2024 11:01

What IP rating should an outdoor garden socket have?

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FrankChief•7 May 2024 10:19

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Araknis • 14 Jun 2024 23:50

LED recessed downlights for 60mm ceiling outlet box

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Hansi H.•3 Jun 2024 21:17

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Hansi H. • 14 Jun 2024 21:00

Installing Exterior Wall Lights on 2 cm Insulation

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sysrun80•11 Jun 2024 13:12

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Simon-189 • 11 Jun 2024 13:59

Remove plaster to install electrical wiring

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HanaLili•18 May 2024 19:26

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HanaLili • 18 May 2024 21:24

How to Seal Conduits with Underground Cables?

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FrankChief•2 May 2024 07:00

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Allthewayup • 7 May 2024 19:25

Flush-mounted electrical boxes for EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) using mineral wool insulation

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Flitz86•29 Apr 2024 22:55

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Flitz86 • 29 Apr 2024 22:55

Equipotential bonding for satellite systems must be installed separately.

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Redsonic•3 Oct 2017 01:16

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*Dipol* • 28 Apr 2024 01:37

Outdoor power supply installation with 5-core underground cable for garden shed and electric gate

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Marti2024•20 Apr 2024 01:11

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Fuchur • 21 Apr 2024 23:33

Residual current devices in the kitchen – older house

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Ronja_Haus•1 Apr 2024 19:20

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Ronja_Haus • 2 Apr 2024 07:28

Retrofitting Utility Lines into the House

Musketier•26 Mar 2024 08:46

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Musketier • 27 Mar 2024 18:00

Quote for Electrical Planning of a New Single-Family House, 180 sqm, including a Double Garage

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Kenche2024•27 Mar 2024 07:40

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Kenche2024 • 27 Mar 2024 17:04

Preparation of Electrical Installation for a Kitchen Island

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SeppelPeter86•24 Mar 2024 05:40

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Stephan— • 26 Mar 2024 21:12

Regarding the final inspection: does this comply with the electrical standards according to the relevant DIN norm?

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Elwood62•5 Mar 2024 15:55

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*Dipol* • 26 Mar 2024 15:47