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 type of power supply cable is needed from the breaker panel to the stove connection?

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Heidi1965•6 Nov 2021 11:32

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Heidi1965 • 7 Nov 2021 22:02

Gira light switch malfunctioning (presumably Series 55?)

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MaxMustaman92•6 Nov 2021 06:22

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Martial.white • 6 Nov 2021 15:58

Zigbee roller shutter switch with integration into the Berker B1 switch system?

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Stefan001•5 Nov 2021 15:08

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Malz1902 • 5 Nov 2021 20:58

Network Planning in an Existing House – Cable Ducts or Conduits?

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Orandus•1 Sep 2021 13:00

Answers: 7

11ant • 5 Nov 2021 15:36

The secure, premium home network in a single-family house

Tarnari•6 Jun 2020 23:00

Answers: 59

Tarnari • 4 Nov 2021 22:52

Controlling Roller Shutters via App in a New Construction Project

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Botan12•9 Oct 2021 09:17

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hampshire • 4 Nov 2021 15:43

For self-purchased products intended for installation, should the original packaging remain unopened?

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pepplep•27 Oct 2021 23:49

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pepplep • 28 Oct 2021 22:49

What is the name of the cable that is currently connected between the outlets?

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Heidi1965•26 Oct 2021 20:40

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RotorMotor • 27 Oct 2021 22:05

Which type of box is suitable for switches in cast-in-place concrete?

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XxTankerxX•17 Oct 2021 08:18

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Harakiri • 23 Oct 2021 09:39

What documentation is required at the commissioning of the electrical installation?

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Stefan2.84•28 Sep 2021 07:13

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k-man2021 • 19 Oct 2021 22:41

Hager Domovea expert access gate / Elcom video intercom / Apartment door opening?

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imsi123•17 Oct 2021 19:32

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imsi123 • 17 Oct 2021 19:32

Installing LAN Cabling in a Purchased Prefabricated House – Timber Frame Construction

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Häusigefunden•5 Oct 2021 14:06

Answers: 35

11ant • 7 Oct 2021 16:07

Minimum Safety Requirements in Residential Construction

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Hausbau 55•29 Sep 2021 12:01

Answers: 13

Araknis • 3 Oct 2021 15:44

Installing Low-Voltage Electrical Wiring: Electrician or Any Tradesperson?

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JürgenJosef•30 Sep 2021 19:59

Answers: 2

K1300S • 30 Sep 2021 20:17

Tradesperson drills into electrical wiring – who is liable?

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drno1234•2 Sep 2021 21:33

Answers: 35

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drno1234 • 25 Sep 2021 11:47

Exterior Wall Light: How to Correctly Connect 6 Wires?

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Fragehiersel•22 Sep 2021 19:03

Answers: 5

seat88 • 23 Sep 2021 13:24

Implementing Roller Blind Control via Touch Panel

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ElektroAss•16 Sep 2021 21:51

Answers: 5

Araknis • 20 Sep 2021 14:01

Apply for a cable and/or DSL connection

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AndreasS87•1 Aug 2021 11:14

Answers: 37

K1300S • 16 Sep 2021 08:45

Which Cat cables should be installed on the exterior wall? Issues with moisture?

Schimi1791•24 Aug 2021 07:47

Answers: 29

Schimi1791 • 11 Sep 2021 23:28

Electrical Work – When Is It Permissible to Install an Electrical Meter Panel?

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Kishihmen•8 Sep 2021 14:42

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BBaumeister • 10 Sep 2021 08:21

Individual Electricity Meters – Electrical Setup for a Three-Unit Multi-Family Building

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HausKlaus18•7 Sep 2021 19:17

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nordanney • 7 Sep 2021 20:38

Wi-Fi in New Construction – Network Outlets and Cabling

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Onik900•31 Jan 2020 09:27

Answers: 53

K1300S • 7 Sep 2021 17:23

Lighting Design, Especially Accent Lighting – Ideas and Implementation

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NordischJung•27 Aug 2021 16:10

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NordischJung • 5 Sep 2021 17:17

Is it always possible to install empty conduits without any issues?

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Pwnage619•1 Sep 2021 15:27

Answers: 5

kati1337 • 3 Sep 2021 11:14

Is network planning for a new semi-detached house useful or possibly overkill?

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vorkalmatador•31 Aug 2021 10:30

Answers: 15

K1300S • 1 Sep 2021 15:28

How can I set up Wi-Fi and telephone services, as well as technical installations, in the basement?

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Baugreenhorn•17 Sep 2020 15:09

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JamaikaJoe • 29 Aug 2021 22:30

Berker S1 socket outlet with child safety protection

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X_SH5_X•25 Aug 2021 08:15

Answers: 13

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Strahleman • 26 Aug 2021 14:34

What size conduit should be installed from the roof to the utility room?

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Pacc666•26 Aug 2021 08:00

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Pacc666 • 26 Aug 2021 12:27

Is a single router sufficient to cover an entire house?

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Heidi1965•22 Aug 2021 12:37

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hampshire • 23 Aug 2021 13:01

Side exterior lighting on the house wall

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mondbau•19 Aug 2021 17:11

Answers: 17

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Müllerin • 21 Aug 2021 08:56

Lighting Design – A Mix of Spotlights, Strips, and Lamps

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erazorlll•3 Aug 2021 23:32

Answers: 13

K1300S • 21 Aug 2021 07:19

What IP rating is recommended for garage electrical outlets?

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Pädda•17 Aug 2021 06:59

Answers: 15

LordNibbler • 20 Aug 2021 22:43

Looking for an electrician in the 46xxx area to install an electric vehicle charging station (wallbox).

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Malz1902•18 Aug 2021 07:41

Answers: 6

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Malz1902 • 19 Aug 2021 08:00

Hager technical control unit or server cabinet?

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C.beckmann1986•12 Aug 2020 04:19

Answers: 55

K1300S • 18 Aug 2021 14:12

Installing Electrical Wiring on Interior Walls and Floors

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Leinad7331•18 Aug 2021 08:32

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Leinad7331 • 18 Aug 2021 10:19

Electrical connection cable between the shower enclosure and the meter box / fuse box

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netuser•17 Aug 2021 15:08

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netuser • 17 Aug 2021 21:56

How was it again with proprietary systems?

untergasse43•9 Mar 2020 20:55

Answers: 37

Mycraft • 11 Aug 2021 19:16

Submersible pump trips the residual current device (RCD) when switched on

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immermehr•3 Aug 2021 07:44

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danixf • 3 Aug 2021 12:18

Three-Phase Power for a Wallbox Retrofit?

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squier23•27 Jul 2021 23:34

Answers: 8

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Nordlys • 28 Jul 2021 17:42

Centralized Control of Roller Shutters – Which Solution?

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Palme23•11 Mar 2021 22:11

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Nemesis • 26 Jul 2021 23:06

Are the electrician's works done properly?

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AllThumbs•21 Jul 2021 12:17

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AllThumbs • 21 Jul 2021 14:56

Flush-mounted electrical outlets in prefabricated basements

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Hausner•14 Jul 2021 05:22

Answers: 4

tomtom79 • 14 Jul 2021 08:29

Seeking Recommendations for Recessed Ceiling Lights

Hendrik1980•8 Jul 2021 17:05

Answers: 1

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Chloe83 • 8 Jul 2021 17:21

Wiring for Doorbell / Intercom System

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Hensgen•2 Jul 2021 08:29

Answers: 8

untergasse43 • 2 Jul 2021 16:19

Noises coming from the electrical panel – what could be the cause?

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Träumerle•26 Jun 2021 22:02

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11ant • 27 Jun 2021 21:20

Recessed ceiling speakers in the dining room and bathroom

Hendrik1980•19 Jun 2021 06:45

Answers: 6

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hampshire • 27 Jun 2021 16:24

Recommendation for a PoE Dome Camera with Top-Down Installation

RomeoZwo•16 Jun 2021 14:15

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i_b_n_a_n • 16 Jun 2021 15:37

Looking for a single rocker switch with a double-pole function; Gira does not offer this.

i_b_n_a_n•15 Jun 2021 15:07

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Hannes S • 16 Jun 2021 14:43

Planning Recessed Lighting in the Kitchen

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laumar01•7 Jun 2021 09:01

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AMNE3IA • 8 Jun 2021 21:02

Unifi NanoHD on a Concrete Ceiling – What Type of Junction Box Should Be Used?

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BananaJoe•6 Nov 2020 13:32

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hanse987 • 8 Jun 2021 14:33

Several light switches are not working, but all the lamps function properly.

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Niha123•29 May 2021 11:14

Answers: 8

Musketier • 2 Jun 2021 07:25

Ubiquiti UniFi AC Mesh – fully weatherproof?

Tarnari•29 Oct 2020 17:18

Answers: 13

Tarnari • 1 Jun 2021 23:51

Cabling for access points: choosing the correct network cable

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Maria88•24 May 2021 21:46

Answers: 47

K1300S • 31 May 2021 18:50

Light panel or recessed spotlight for the shower

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Hausner•20 May 2021 18:21

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Scout • 21 May 2021 09:58

Are there indoor motion sensors available that do not detect pets?

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motorradsilke•18 May 2021 09:00

Answers: 37

Winniefred • 20 May 2021 17:27

Stair lighting integrated into the stringer

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Hausner•17 May 2021 19:40

Answers: 9

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Hausner • 18 May 2021 18:38

Intel/Windows applications – NUC, mini PC, or server. What do you recommend?

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HarvSpec•7 May 2021 11:15

Answers: 19

Tarnari • 14 May 2021 22:37

FTTH / Network / DECT / IPTV – Are these set up correctly?

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chamäleon•10 Apr 2021 17:47

Answers: 27

K1300S • 14 May 2021 09:59

Connecting an LED Bathroom Mirror: What Is the Gray Wire?

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Kellys•5 May 2021 18:46

Answers: 3

Mycraft • 5 May 2021 20:53

Electrical Planning On Site: Tips and Warnings

Tolentino•2 Apr 2021 15:54

Answers: 68

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hampshire • 19 Apr 2021 13:04

"Electricity storage" in the cloud

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Alessandro•14 Dec 2020 14:25

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GSGaucho • 15 Apr 2021 17:02

Issues with Connecting an Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Point to the Antenna Mast

i_b_n_a_n•11 Apr 2021 21:08

Answers: 3

i_b_n_a_n • 12 Apr 2021 21:37

Switched Power Outlets / Ideas and Tips

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Piotr1981•6 Apr 2021 21:47

Answers: 18

Mycraft • 9 Apr 2021 09:25

Building without antenna and satellite or coaxial cables without conduit?

kati1337•6 Jun 2020 12:18

Answers: 65

kati1337 • 8 Apr 2021 11:28

Which type of electrical cable is suitable for parking lot lights and an outdoor socket?

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Stephan1978•30 Mar 2021 17:09

Answers: 21

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Steven • 2 Apr 2021 12:28

Outdoor Security Camera

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Polemisch•26 Jun 2019 20:11

Answers: 66

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Steven • 31 Mar 2021 09:13

Experiences with Energy Cloud Services versus Feed-in Tariffs?

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Micha8589•27 Aug 2020 13:00

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hippjoha • 28 Mar 2021 12:12

Routing utilities from the house into the garage

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Hausner•23 Mar 2021 18:59

Answers: 14

Nida35a • 25 Mar 2021 09:08

Fast internet—and then? Or is it better not to have fiber optic cable at all?

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icandoit•23 Mar 2021 12:13

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K1300S • 23 Mar 2021 20:00

Unexpected Voltage Measured – Explanation?

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Nanopixel•13 Mar 2021 16:00

Answers: 14

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hampshire • 15 Mar 2021 13:05

Planning Pipework and Connections Using Visio

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Hausner•14 Mar 2021 04:59

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knalltüte • 14 Mar 2021 12:10

Location of electric meter in timber stud wall

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Barnhouse•11 Mar 2021 21:32

Answers: 10

Knöpfchen • 13 Mar 2021 21:57

Telekom Hybrid or Vodafone Cable – Advantages and Disadvantages for Internet Access

Tolentino•17 Feb 2021 09:56

Answers: 36

K1300S • 19 Feb 2021 06:31

Should the signal radiation be adjusted at the access points because of the Netatmo doorbell?

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annab377•13 Feb 2021 07:47

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untergasse43 • 15 Feb 2021 09:43

Landline Telephone Options in New Construction – What Are the Possibilities?

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Picknicker•8 Feb 2021 12:15

Answers: 15

KingJulien • 14 Feb 2021 20:00

Empty conduits from the house to the garden / Tips

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Piotr1981•1 Feb 2021 14:22

Answers: 10

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Piotr1981 • 14 Feb 2021 10:51

Run electrical wiring from the house to the garage

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fragg•15 Apr 2020 08:42

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Fuchur • 10 Feb 2021 14:31

Central computer system with terminals in the rooms

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Chris90•8 Jan 2021 07:37

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bowbow91 • 30 Jan 2021 17:16

Making Sensible Improvements to Existing Satellite/Cable Installations

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RAL5018•12 Jan 2021 23:47

Answers: 27

kurzy • 26 Jan 2021 16:58

Are Ethernet ports still relevant today? Wi-Fi and wireless connections are the future!

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Bauherr am L•29 Jan 2020 21:06

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Tarnari • 8 Jan 2021 16:10

Installation and Setup of IoBroker – Still Configurable in Old Age?

bauenmk2020•30 Dec 2020 21:16

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Stefan890 • 4 Jan 2021 23:10

Wireless or Hardwired Smoke Alarms? Should They Be Combined? Where to Install Them?

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mime270•28 Dec 2020 22:00

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Winniefred • 30 Dec 2020 19:42

Electrical Wiring – Where Is It Safe to Drill?

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Fragenasker•27 Dec 2020 11:09

Answers: 15

bauenmk2020 • 28 Dec 2020 10:08

Installation of a UniFi Network (UCK, USG, AP-AC-Lite)

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Crossy•20 Dec 2020 21:54

Answers: 4

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Crossy • 20 Dec 2020 23:23

Does anyone have experience with the wall-mounted touch panels from ptp-innovations?

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TitusPullo•7 Dec 2020 19:05

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imsi123 • 9 Dec 2020 21:44

Garage / Workshop Electrical Installation

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Wacholder•6 Dec 2020 12:38

Answers: 3

Knöpfchen • 8 Dec 2020 21:28

4 residential units and only one internet connection— is legal separation possible?

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knalltüte•6 Dec 2020 13:08

Answers: 19

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HilfeHilfe • 7 Dec 2020 06:38

Electrical Plan for Outdoor Areas

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WilderSueden•5 Dec 2020 19:59

Answers: 10

rick2018 • 6 Dec 2020 14:58

Number of network outlets; how to plan Wi-Fi in a new build?

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Pamiko•22 Aug 2019 10:27

Answers: 145

Mycraft • 6 Dec 2020 12:05

How to identify faults in a cable within a LAN?

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bauherr201615•25 Nov 2020 06:05

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knalltüte • 29 Nov 2020 18:44

Is a 11.5 cm interior wall allowed with switches on opposite sides?

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Brainstorming•20 Nov 2020 20:49

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Olli-Ka • 29 Nov 2020 03:55

Poor Wi-Fi in a Newly Built Home Despite Fiber Optic Connection

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Tx-25•20 Nov 2020 22:31

Answers: 78

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Tx-25 • 23 Nov 2020 07:39

Problems with Electricians Due to Reinforced Concrete

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Träumerle•31 Oct 2020 20:22

Answers: 6

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Träumerle • 9 Nov 2020 11:11

Unifi Dream Machine or USG with Cloud Key

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HarvSpec•7 Oct 2020 16:30

Answers: 20

Tarnari • 2 Nov 2020 12:09

Door Intercom System / Door Station – PoE (Power over Ethernet)

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HarvSpec•7 May 2020 10:16

Answers: 4

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HarvSpec • 2 Nov 2020 11:36

Installing electrical wiring yourself?

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Christian144•23 Oct 2020 10:46

Answers: 22

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Christian144 • 26 Oct 2020 13:51

Network Outlets – Access Points / Wi-Fi Extenders

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Peter Silie•19 Oct 2020 13:37

Answers: 4

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Peter Silie • 20 Oct 2020 13:22

Which intercom system? With or without a camera?

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Seven1984•17 Oct 2020 17:38

Answers: 5

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Piotr1981 • 19 Oct 2020 16:14

Category 7 network cable running underground from the main house to the extension

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David90•16 Oct 2020 13:58

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Ben-man • 19 Oct 2020 00:39

Are LED strips generally dimmable?

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katara1337•28 Sep 2020 12:17

Answers: 8

Mycraft • 13 Oct 2020 09:56