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!

Cost Estimate for Electrical Planning

Gigiundzisis•18 Oct 2023 12:57

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Tolentino • 19 Mar 2024 20:47

The PoE camera stops working after coming into contact with moisture.

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C.beckmann1986•7 Mar 2024 10:55

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borderpuschl • 18 Mar 2024 09:23

Conduits for fiber optic cables have been filled in or covered up.

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Bibi Bavaria•6 Mar 2024 09:13

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nordanney • 11 Mar 2024 11:47

Any experiences with Tibber, the Pulse smart home module?

kati1337•3 Jul 2023 12:10

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sysrun80 • 5 Mar 2024 21:09

Recommendation for Smart DIN Rail Energy Meter

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Flitz86•1 Mar 2024 13:18

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Flitz86 • 1 Mar 2024 13:18

Lighting Design in the Kitchen, Living and Dining Areas + Smart Home Technology

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Fliederhaus25•18 Feb 2024 17:03

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Numrollen • 29 Feb 2024 22:34

Extending/Connecting Outdoor Electrical Wiring

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Prager91•26 Feb 2024 09:35

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xMisterDx • 28 Feb 2024 21:07

Video door entry system for wireless retrofit installation

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Shadowblues•26 Feb 2024 09:07

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Shadowblues • 26 Feb 2024 09:07

Does the electrical system need to be updated? (Condominium, 1960s)

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TorstenKandt•20 Feb 2024 09:34

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xMisterDx • 26 Feb 2024 01:16

Drilling through an empty conduit in the ceiling at a single point?

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Keishadow•18 Feb 2024 12:46

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Nida35a • 18 Feb 2024 17:15

Preparation for decentralized ventilation units

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Flitz86•3 Jan 2024 15:17

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Flitz86 • 11 Feb 2024 18:23

Reliable Remote Control Solution Instead of Light Switch

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Konrad_I•9 Feb 2024 20:55

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Konrad_I • 9 Feb 2024 23:08

Video doorbell system with two-wire setup, new construction

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JayneCobb•17 Dec 2023 01:52

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Musketier • 5 Feb 2024 14:23

Recessed or surface-mounted lights in the kitchen above the countertop – but which type is best?

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HomerJSimpson•25 Jan 2024 21:00

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OWLer • 30 Jan 2024 22:02

Wiring Motion Sensor with a Switch

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Hausmann1975•25 Jan 2024 14:46

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Patricck • 28 Jan 2024 15:22

Is it practical to use a conduit intended for building services as a preparation for fiber optic installation?

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Josefstraße•26 Jan 2024 09:35

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Allthewayup • 27 Jan 2024 07:20

Is it still worth installing satellite TV in a new build?

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FrankChief•18 Jul 2022 12:21

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BananaJoe86 • 14 Jan 2024 09:32

Electric Planning Support for House Construction

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Hausbau93§9•12 Jan 2024 19:36

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xMisterDx • 13 Jan 2024 22:32

Electrical cables on the exterior facade – what should I do with them?

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MaxMustaman92•11 Jan 2024 03:47

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MaxMustaman92 • 11 Jan 2024 18:54

Troubleshooting Short Circuit During Rain

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a.eloumrany•26 Dec 2023 11:27

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xMisterDx • 27 Dec 2023 20:54

Electrical installation beneath an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS)

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Flitz86•19 Dec 2023 15:27

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Harakiri • 20 Dec 2023 12:48

Electrical Installation in Wood Fiber Insulation Boards

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Flitz86•15 Dec 2023 17:58

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Ramona13 • 18 Dec 2023 10:57

Which type of hollow wall boxes are the right choice?

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Flitz86•12 Dec 2023 23:48

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Harakiri • 13 Dec 2023 19:15

Cover for outdoor electrical outlets for Gira E2

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Coletrickle_7808•24 Nov 2023 09:51

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RotorMotor • 24 Nov 2023 22:21

Selection of Network / Server Cabinet in Basement

HausKaufBayern•9 Nov 2023 00:17

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HausKaufBayern • 19 Nov 2023 18:50

Mounting a Ubiquiti access point on the ceiling (without an in-wall box)

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SebastianLiesa•4 Nov 2023 20:41

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SebastianLiesa • 5 Nov 2023 16:21

LEDA LUC 2 Surface-Mounted Negative Pressure Monitor

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dennis.luhn039•4 Nov 2023 07:21

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Oberhäslich • 4 Nov 2023 22:18

Additional meter for heating electricity tariff: yes or no?

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Dachshund90•23 Oct 2023 13:08

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Radfahrer • 31 Oct 2023 19:14

Video Intercom Systems – Which One Is Recommended?

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bortel•18 Jul 2016 10:59

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sysrun80 • 27 Oct 2023 18:06

LED aluminum profile for entrance area

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tadeus321•19 Oct 2023 16:34

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tadeus321 • 26 Oct 2023 12:37

Temporary Construction Power – Assessments / Experiences?

se_na_23•23 Oct 2023 09:58

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xMisterDx • 23 Oct 2023 18:40

Wall penetration for electrical cables – garage / exterior lighting

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Peppoderwilde•18 Oct 2023 09:14

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Peppoderwilde • 18 Oct 2023 09:14

Practical Electrical Installation in the Entrance Area

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JaiBee07•6 Oct 2023 16:35

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i_b_n_a_n • 17 Oct 2023 15:50

Outdoor Lighting Planning with a Focus on Burglary Prevention

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Rhyem86•12 Sep 2023 23:09

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Rhyem86 • 8 Oct 2023 21:57

Shadow gap in the bathroom as basic lighting

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Izzi844•8 Oct 2023 16:18

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Izzi844 • 8 Oct 2023 16:18

Electrical Planning / Lighting Design / Networking for New Construction – Experiences?

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Gregor_K•20 Sep 2023 17:50

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xMisterDx • 28 Sep 2023 22:31

LED Panels or LED Spotlights: Recessed or Surface-Mounted?

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Ralf1980•21 Sep 2023 14:57

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Araknis • 23 Sep 2023 15:18

Flush-mounted boxes for double network outlets

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Ralf1980•22 Sep 2023 18:51

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HeimatBauer • 23 Sep 2023 13:16

Where to Install Satellite Cabling / Rack – Recommendations?

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darksun•22 Sep 2023 12:48

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HeimatBauer • 22 Sep 2023 14:19

Fritzbox Repeater 6000 in the Child’s Bedroom?

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FrankChief•11 Jul 2023 10:48

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BauPaar • 1 Sep 2023 01:59

Empty conduit for fiber optic cable inside existing underground conduit?

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Bau-beendet•31 Aug 2023 01:29

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sysrun80 • 31 Aug 2023 12:18

Lighting and Electrical Planning in New-Build Villas: Experiences

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Klingel•30 Aug 2023 10:02

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Harakiri • 30 Aug 2023 15:09

Are HDMI in-wall cables different from standard HDMI cables?

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ScriptX•20 Aug 2023 19:00

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ScriptX • 24 Aug 2023 21:12

Looking for recessed spotlights for the house facade

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Egon der 3.•17 Aug 2023 14:34

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xMisterDx • 20 Aug 2023 11:39

Power OFF = Indicator Light ON, Power ON = Indicator Light OFF?

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2000youandme•16 Aug 2023 06:25

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xMisterDx • 17 Aug 2023 13:07

Metzler VDM10 2.0 Modular Video Door Intercom System

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Herbie G.•5 Aug 2023 10:12

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Herbie G. • 5 Aug 2023 10:12

Connection of Charging Station in the Garage

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tommyboy•27 Jul 2023 17:14

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tommyboy • 31 Jul 2023 23:41

Are the total wattages of dimmable LED spots lower when not operated at full power?

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bwollowb•20 Jul 2023 11:06

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Araknis • 21 Jul 2023 13:21

Outdoor WiFi Access Point – Where and How to Install the UniFi FlexHD?

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BananaJoe•13 Apr 2021 15:49

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rick2018 • 20 Jul 2023 16:20

Sealing Issues with Recessed Downlights?

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bwollowb•11 Jul 2023 15:59

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11ant • 11 Jul 2023 20:18

Electrician Cost Estimate – New Installation

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laha105•7 Jul 2023 08:38

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Jentopa • 9 Jul 2023 19:57

Should the underground cable to the garden be additionally protected?

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Fleckenzwerg•29 Jun 2023 12:55

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RotorMotor • 2 Jul 2023 10:05

Why are outdoor electrical outlets protected by only a 10A circuit breaker? Can this be changed?

Tolentino•24 May 2023 10:18

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xMisterDx • 28 May 2023 12:05

Smart Meter – Still Not a Standard Feature in New Construction?

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Kati2022•24 May 2023 16:09

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motorradsilke • 26 May 2023 22:25

Expanding the ERR – Suggestions for Replacing In-Wall Boxes

M4rvin•21 May 2023 14:44

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guckuck2 • 24 May 2023 19:46

Planning Electrical Systems for Future-Proofing

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exto1791•2 Nov 2021 12:37

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Araknis • 13 May 2023 15:25

Distribution cabinet in the basement, meter cabinet in the garage

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Maraum91•13 May 2023 10:36

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Maraum91 • 13 May 2023 10:36

Which network cabinet would you recommend?

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Gooosee159•8 May 2023 17:50

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fromthisplace • 9 May 2023 22:27

Experiences with the NUKI Door Lock System. Considerations for Retrofitting.

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Joda1987•1 Mar 2023 09:36

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ateliersiegel • 5 May 2023 12:31

Elero TempoTel2 – Is it possible to change the channel DURING the programming process?

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Matthias1004•1 May 2023 14:02

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Araknis • 2 May 2023 09:23

Renovating the Electrical System in a 1961 Townhouse: How to Plan the Wiring?

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tkrhiman•19 Feb 2023 13:12

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HausKaufBayern • 22 Apr 2023 23:15

Smart Home without switches? P.Hue, Home Assistant, Homematic wired IP

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Audiobampa•1 Apr 2023 08:54

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i_b_n_a_n • 19 Apr 2023 13:22

Satellite Distribution in Network Cabinet

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Manatarms123•5 Apr 2023 11:22

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Daniel_93 • 17 Apr 2023 09:16

Poor Electrical Installation in New Construction

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ChriRoth•11 Apr 2023 20:22

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Dogma • 16 Apr 2023 18:46

Home Entrance Surveillance: Is the Axis M3215 a Useful Choice for Me?

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fromthisplace•11 Apr 2023 19:20

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fromthisplace • 15 Apr 2023 11:05

Which Wi-Fi system would you recommend?

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FrankChief•22 Mar 2023 10:29

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xMisterDx • 24 Mar 2023 21:48

Looking for a suitable outlet for satellite connection

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FrankChief•1 Mar 2023 14:40

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*Dipol* • 24 Mar 2023 21:47

LED Stair Lighting Spacing for Curved Staircases

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ConnyJash•1 Aug 2022 21:05

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Araknis • 23 Mar 2023 10:05

Lighting Design / Garden Layout

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Prager91•16 Mar 2023 08:13

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schubert79 • 17 Mar 2023 07:45

LED ceiling light connected but not working

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0815Hesse•16 Mar 2023 14:26

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sysrun80 • 16 Mar 2023 23:51

Smart Home Hub – Which Ones Are Compatible with EnOcean?

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Grantlhaua•4 Feb 2020 14:29

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Besenkammer84 • 5 Mar 2023 22:14

Doorbird D1101FV – Motorized Lock Release Options

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Beims_NW•22 Feb 2023 11:44

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Joda1987 • 1 Mar 2023 20:38

How to Install Recessed Spotlights in a Ceiling Without a Suspended Ceiling?

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Christianschlu•12 Feb 2023 12:56

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Joda1987 • 1 Mar 2023 09:32

How to Make a Flush-Mounted Cable Duct Yourself?

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Gooosee159•12 Feb 2023 16:51

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xMisterDx • 28 Feb 2023 20:38

Motion Sensor Instead of a Switch?

ateliersiegel•11 Dec 2022 12:27

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Joda1987 • 28 Feb 2023 10:42

Connecting Electrical Wiring to a Mirror

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11sofija•9 Feb 2023 13:14

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borderpuschl • 10 Feb 2023 14:58

New Building Doorbell System – Experiences

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Prager91•10 Mar 2022 07:38

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leschaf • 4 Feb 2023 22:32

Which type of light switches are compatible with Philips Hue lamps?

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Taitv789•18 Jan 2023 13:06

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os24laenger • 22 Jan 2023 09:40

Maximum power capacity for kitchen appliances?

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Pianist•18 Jan 2023 16:41

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MayrCh • 21 Jan 2023 09:42

Electricity Connection Registration with Provider – Assistance with Technical Data

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Oberhäslich•17 Jan 2023 12:42

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Araknis • 18 Jan 2023 15:29

Video Intercom System – GIRA / 2N / Doorbird / Goliath?

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nullhorn•16 Oct 2022 10:16

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gtgeorge79 • 13 Jan 2023 00:40

How to Achieve Lighting Atmosphere and Lighting Scenes in a New Build?

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Marc240•8 Jan 2023 18:28

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Patricck • 12 Jan 2023 15:28

Rittal Factory Intercom System – Door Release Is No Longer Working

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remser76578•11 Jan 2023 14:52

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remser76578 • 11 Jan 2023 14:52

Which Router Is Best for Our New Home?

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Manatarms123•5 May 2022 12:31

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Araknis • 10 Jan 2023 21:27

Home Renovation Electrical Planning: Future-Proof?

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Westfale0101•28 Jun 2022 12:55

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Westfale0101 • 9 Jan 2023 11:26

Replace existing recessed spotlights with LED spotlights.

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sKape01•1 Jan 2023 17:54

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Patricck • 6 Jan 2023 16:36

Gira two-way switch with 2 rockers

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Gorph2k•30 Oct 2022 11:46

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Schlauerfuchs • 6 Jan 2023 13:32

Wiring of outlets and switches

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dettec61•23 Dec 2022 15:52

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dettec61 • 27 Dec 2022 13:06

Electrical Planning with Smart Home Components

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Ruchinger•2 Dec 2022 21:23

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rick2018 • 4 Dec 2022 07:49

Installation of the telecommunications service connection

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Markus254•22 May 2021 19:32

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motorradsilke • 2 Dec 2022 20:25

Preparing Garden Lighting and Electrical Supply

DASI90•13 Nov 2022 15:06

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i_b_n_a_n • 1 Dec 2022 23:17

Is it necessary to have LAN cables installed in the garage?

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FrankChief•11 Sep 2022 11:38

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rick2018 • 28 Nov 2022 22:35

Electrical Terms and Abbreviations

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Bayernbors•13 Nov 2022 13:50

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Bayernbors • 13 Nov 2022 18:09

Micro wind turbines for single-family homes?

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Pinkiponk•21 Oct 2022 14:36

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Grundaus • 27 Oct 2022 14:49

Matte Switch Series – Who Has Experience with Dirt and Stains?

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Tamstar•20 Oct 2022 14:14

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Malle Zwabber • 24 Oct 2022 15:04

Outdoor Lighting: Motion Sensors and Continuous Operation?

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JaiBee07•9 Oct 2022 15:54

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JaiBee07 • 21 Oct 2022 18:43

Experiences with Dimmable LED Surface-Mounted Downlights?

Hendrik1980•21 Oct 2022 11:07

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Araknis • 21 Oct 2022 14:25

Is it possible to have a connection box for TV (satellite) and LAN?

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netzplan•11 Oct 2022 00:45

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Patricck • 20 Oct 2022 18:28

Installation of one or two electricity meters?

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Sandra.M85•10 Oct 2022 21:06

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WilhelmRo • 19 Oct 2022 08:59

Upgrading the doorbell system – seeking solutions

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remser76578•10 Oct 2022 13:20

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remser76578 • 11 Oct 2022 15:07