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!

Additional Costs for Electrical Outlets and Network Connections

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Hendrik007•12 May 2017 12:15

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Fuchur • 8 Jul 2018 22:35

Temporary construction power stolen – extent of liability?

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Snowy36•4 Jul 2018 23:02

Answers: 17

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Snowy36 • 5 Jul 2018 19:47

Looking for a pendant light for a staircase to be mounted on a sloped ceiling

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Loads•3 Jul 2018 20:16

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Tanita • 4 Jul 2018 06:56

Planning recessed spotlights in the roof overhang for attractive all-around lighting

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daniel123•30 Jun 2018 13:23

Answers: 9

11ant • 1 Jul 2018 15:11

Electrical Installation – Is Everything in Order?

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SimKN•23 Apr 2018 13:53

Answers: 43

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Knallkörper • 21 Jun 2018 23:50

Underground cable for outdoor electric driveway gate: 3x1.5 mm² or 5x1.5 mm²?

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TimB•18 Jun 2018 17:15

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Alex85 • 21 Jun 2018 19:35

New Construction Lighting Design and Implementation

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Momad•7 Jun 2016 23:04

Answers: 123

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Alex85 • 11 Jun 2018 10:53

Control two light sources alternately with a single switch?

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mettbert•27 May 2018 10:53

Answers: 2

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Domski • 27 May 2018 14:04

GIRA System 55 – Supplier of network outlets and antenna sockets

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krischaaan•20 May 2018 20:16

Answers: 6

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Bentovic • 21 May 2018 09:03

Energy Saving Regulation: Summer Thermal Comfort

seat88•18 May 2018 20:42

Answers: 12

seat88 • 20 May 2018 18:35

Public Viewing – But How Is It Possible?

Basti2709•2 May 2018 10:57

Answers: 11

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meister keks • 19 May 2018 16:34

Electrical installation in prefabricated houses seems very expensive to us?!

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Skyfire•1 Mar 2018 20:07

Answers: 23

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cybergnom • 4 May 2018 15:25

Opening a roller shutter box?

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Micha78•29 Apr 2018 10:41

Answers: 3

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Mastermind1 • 2 May 2018 23:33

Is Satellite TV Still Relevant Today?

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Loads•30 Apr 2018 20:20

Answers: 46

blaupuma • 1 May 2018 23:04

Empty conduit pipes for electrical installation in the basement level

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JumpY•19 Apr 2018 12:51

Answers: 6

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SM666 • 20 Apr 2018 21:36

Missing Channels on Our Satellite System – Who Has Experienced This?

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skyboy89•26 Mar 2018 20:30

Answers: 9

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Meicel • 12 Apr 2018 21:14

Smart Control of Exterior Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutters

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fg2018•2 Apr 2018 20:53

Answers: 7

Mycraft • 9 Apr 2018 09:49

LED recessed downlights in open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area

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world-e•15 Feb 2018 10:10

Answers: 17

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Meicel • 8 Apr 2018 11:31

Video surveillance: IP cameras, NVRs (Network Video Recorders), servers, etc.

Mycraft•5 Apr 2018 15:58

Answers: 29

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ruppsn • 7 Apr 2018 11:10

Installing Recessed Downlights in a Cast-In-Place Concrete Ceiling Without Plastering

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koettel89•17 Jan 2018 06:45

Answers: 14

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toxicmolotof • 5 Apr 2018 08:04

Existing Property – Controlling Lighting, Temperature (Underfloor Heating), and Roller Shutters

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loxor•29 Mar 2018 11:25

Answers: 7

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loxor • 2 Apr 2018 11:55

Connecting a/b Patchbox Pro Gong to the Door Intercom System

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laley•23 Mar 2018 08:35

Answers: 9

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laley • 26 Mar 2018 10:32

Installation of electrical conduit pipes in the concrete slab – experiences

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Thomas1980•14 Mar 2018 09:50

Answers: 3

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Domski • 14 Mar 2018 12:16

UTP Cable – What Is It and Where to Install It?

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Bertram100•19 Feb 2018 07:52

Answers: 10

11ant • 19 Feb 2018 16:46

Is it legal to remove the meter or rent the meter during a period of vacancy? No!

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Georg2•19 Apr 2015 17:28

Answers: 38

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Nostradamus • 14 Feb 2018 14:21

New build with TV via satellite, internet via cable, and TV also via cable

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Paulus16•6 Feb 2018 22:13

Answers: 9

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86bibo • 8 Feb 2018 11:36

Which satellite system is best? Does the brand of the system matter?

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Selbstbau•30 Jan 2018 15:33

Answers: 13

tomtom79 • 31 Jan 2018 08:31

Lighting for Semi-Detached Houses – DALI & DMX or REG-LED Controller?

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Matt Yao•27 Jan 2018 21:07

Answers: 21

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ypg • 29 Jan 2018 19:41

Smart Electricity Meters in Berlin – When Do They Become Mandatory?

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GriMarie•19 Jan 2018 12:59

Answers: 6

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Alex85 • 20 Jan 2018 03:57

Is it possible to use self-generated electricity from a photovoltaic system for heating?

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krischaaan•14 Jan 2018 10:37

Answers: 5

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toxicmolotof • 14 Jan 2018 18:02

The telecom provider says TV is not possible – can that really be true?

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sauerpeter•2 Jan 2018 11:21

Answers: 29

11ant • 10 Jan 2018 15:59

Partially upgrade electrical wiring to current standards?

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gerhard2k1•8 Jan 2018 22:44

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Joedreck • 9 Jan 2018 07:35

Installing electric roller shutters or just preparing for them

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peterp•3 Mar 2014 13:53

Answers: 22

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Thomas1980 • 7 Jan 2018 09:25

Internet Connection – Where Should the Router Be Installed? In the Utility Room?

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sauerpeter•27 Dec 2017 23:30

Answers: 7

blackm88 • 28 Dec 2017 21:48

Planning and implementing a home audio system in a renovation project?

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DerZert•29 Nov 2017 11:17

Answers: 16

RobsonMKK • 19 Dec 2017 16:49

CAT 7 Cabling from Berker – UAE Outlet CAT 6A or 6E?

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Jay69•16 Dec 2017 12:05

Answers: 6

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Alex85 • 16 Dec 2017 14:13

Many Different Colored Wires for Light Fixture Connection – How to Connect the Light?

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sauerpeter•11 Dec 2017 12:32

Answers: 11

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Bau-Schmidt • 12 Dec 2017 20:14

Fiber to the Home (FTTH) – Wi-Fi Router, Landline Phone, Computer

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Nordlys•16 Aug 2017 12:40

Answers: 53

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Nordlys • 4 Dec 2017 19:55

Electrical Connection – Conduit to Garage / Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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Sonnengarten•3 Dec 2017 16:17

Answers: 7

77.willo • 4 Dec 2017 10:53

Three years since completion – still haven’t found a ceiling light for the kitchen!

kaho674•22 Feb 2017 17:44

Answers: 47

kaho674 • 2 Dec 2017 20:55

Number of RJ-45 Wall Sockets ("Network Outlets") – What Makes Sense?

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baumhaus815•27 Nov 2017 21:39

Answers: 62

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Bau-Schmidt • 1 Dec 2017 15:58

Reserve two rows in the distribution panel for the utility provider?

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stefanc84•24 Nov 2017 23:00

Answers: 4

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PhiTh • 30 Nov 2017 09:30

Installation and Connection of an Electrical Outlet – Excessive Price?

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dasWu•27 Nov 2017 18:26

Answers: 4

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Bau-Schmidt • 28 Nov 2017 18:11

Wireless or Wired Alarm System – RC 2 / RC 2n are also planned

sven.conzi•23 Nov 2017 12:20

Answers: 5

Mycraft • 24 Nov 2017 09:12

Retrofitting Remote Control for Electric Roller Shutters

Peter11•8 Nov 2017 15:08

Answers: 8

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zod • 16 Nov 2017 22:11

Siedle Vario Intercom System – Installation Issues

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tomtom16•12 Nov 2017 21:33

Answers: 0

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tomtom16 • 12 Nov 2017 21:33

Front Door Monitoring with an IP Camera at the Entrance – Any Ideas?

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Ghost-Talker•1 Nov 2017 17:46

Answers: 18

truce • 2 Nov 2017 21:34

Planning LED Lighting in the Kitchen

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Baumhaus.Bau•27 Sep 2017 13:06

Answers: 8

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DNL • 25 Oct 2017 06:57

Telecommunications connection from the telecom provider. Does it have cables?

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bojomojo123•31 Aug 2017 16:17

Answers: 8

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Nordlys • 23 Oct 2017 19:19

Installing Satellite and Underground Cables into the House

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G-Star1988•21 Oct 2017 15:00

Answers: 12

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G-Star1988 • 21 Oct 2017 22:00

Electrical Wiring for a Single-Family Home, Electricians from Abroad, Inspection and Approval, etc.

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Pio25•11 Oct 2017 20:33

Answers: 6

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Alex85 • 18 Oct 2017 07:44

Installation of a satellite dish on the roof

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zizzi•9 Sep 2017 22:36

Answers: 61

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Dipol • 12 Oct 2017 09:13

Replace switch with dimmer, add additional control point

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Bentovic•9 Oct 2017 20:24

Answers: 2

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Bentovic • 9 Oct 2017 21:11

Electric Meter – One or Two?

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Malz1902•6 Oct 2017 10:43

Answers: 17

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toxicmolotof • 6 Oct 2017 17:21

Which type of switch do we need?

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Goldi09111•25 Sep 2017 12:32

Answers: 16

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Goldi09111 • 6 Oct 2017 11:26

Looking for alternatives to speaker connection outlets in the living room

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G-Star1988•14 Sep 2017 14:37

Answers: 26

RobsonMKK • 4 Oct 2017 15:48

Electrical cable fastening/nail driven through bitumen waterproofing membrane

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xyztestuser•29 May 2016 04:32

Answers: 16

77.willo • 2 Oct 2017 14:47

New installation of a video intercom system?

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Paulchen241•16 Sep 2017 13:55

Answers: 5

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Paulchen241 • 25 Sep 2017 15:44

Procedure for Installing Electrical Outlets in an Unfinished Wall of a Timber Frame Structure

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world-e•21 Sep 2017 07:20

Answers: 12

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DNL • 23 Sep 2017 18:17

Electrical Planning – How Many Outlets Are Enough?

305er•27 Aug 2017 22:40

Answers: 120

305er • 21 Sep 2017 07:27

Protective Conduit Classification 3341

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Malz1902•19 Sep 2017 16:08

Answers: 1

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Bau-Schmidt • 19 Sep 2017 16:15

Install electrical connection for the garage door opener

truce•16 Sep 2017 17:11

Answers: 3

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Alex85 • 17 Sep 2017 09:00

Suspending a moisture-resistant light fixture from a concrete ceiling

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Bau2016inRGB•14 Sep 2017 11:11

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Bau2016inRGB • 14 Sep 2017 15:47

Plan for a radio-controlled power outlet to operate the awnings

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Jay69•6 Sep 2017 15:34

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Jay69 • 6 Sep 2017 16:23

General: Network, TV cable, bus system

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Flushracer•26 Feb 2015 11:56

Answers: 56

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world-e • 6 Sep 2017 08:24

Siedle Vario door intercom system

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tomtom16•3 Sep 2017 11:38

Answers: 1

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Florian80 • 4 Sep 2017 21:23

Is it possible to retrofit a central control system for roller shutters?

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sauerpeter•29 Aug 2017 15:26

Answers: 9

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Tego12 • 30 Aug 2017 19:39

New Construction Lighting: Spotlights and Electrical Preparation for Ceiling Fixtures?

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R.Hotzenplotz•15 Aug 2017 11:32

Answers: 25

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winnetou78 • 16 Aug 2017 14:02

Are moisture-resistant light fixtures mandatory in laundry rooms and basements?

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Sukram•15 Aug 2017 13:52

Answers: 5

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Sukram • 16 Aug 2017 09:33

Power outlets installed directly below light switches? Pros and cons?

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world-e•14 Aug 2017 13:34

Answers: 17

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Alex85 • 15 Aug 2017 20:43

Alternative to the GIRA room thermostat 0392 03

Kaspatoo•13 Aug 2017 15:31

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Kaspatoo • 14 Aug 2017 17:51

Intercom System Pedestal or Stand

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smoere•10 Jul 2017 17:02

Answers: 3

Kaspatoo • 13 Aug 2017 14:53

Installing an Intercom System Retrospectively

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xola123•12 Jul 2017 16:48

Answers: 1

Kaspatoo • 13 Aug 2017 14:51

What annual electricity consumption should I specify in the energy contract?

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BigFlow•9 Jun 2017 10:21

Answers: 20

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Alex85 • 11 Aug 2017 10:38

Where to place the cables in the attic space

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skyboy89•7 Aug 2017 10:43

Answers: 12

kaho674 • 8 Aug 2017 10:17

Waterproof concrete + flush-mounted electrical boxes in the basement – how can this be addressed?

DReffects•13 Jun 2017 02:22

Answers: 33

DReffects • 10 Jul 2017 19:10

Cable connection and/or telephone connection

Kaspatoo•24 Oct 2016 14:15

Answers: 48

77.willo • 10 Jul 2017 12:54

LED spot instead of halogen spotlight

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ashley•3 Jul 2017 18:18

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Steven • 10 Jul 2017 09:58

Sealing of Conduit to Garage

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Momad•9 Jul 2017 15:40

Answers: 1

11ant • 9 Jul 2017 15:53

Retrofit light switch in basement concrete wall?

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benkler1401•6 Jul 2017 14:12

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benkler1401 • 6 Jul 2017 15:35

Video intercom system – Which components are used with GIRA and Siedle?

Kaspatoo•29 Jun 2017 22:54

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Kaspatoo • 29 Jun 2017 23:34

Recording Electricity Consumption in a Rented Garage – Best Practices?

MaxPower90•29 Jun 2017 12:55

Answers: 3

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Alex85 • 29 Jun 2017 21:11

Which LED spotlights are best for smart home integration?

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frank_gayer•11 Jun 2017 10:48

Answers: 40

Mycraft • 13 Jun 2017 14:55

Grid Connection – What Capacity Is Needed?

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frank_gayer•27 May 2017 20:18

Answers: 10

andimann • 30 May 2017 13:25

Staircase lighting, lamps / night light

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Sonnengarten•29 May 2017 19:05

Answers: 3

11ant • 30 May 2017 01:53

Roller shutter switch / astro function – Jung / Rademacher-Busch-Jaeger / Gira

Kaspatoo•13 May 2017 14:38

Answers: 7

Kaspatoo • 27 May 2017 20:37

Doorbell system with clear sound / door intercom / hands-free door communication system (TFE)

Kaspatoo•7 May 2017 22:45

Answers: 3

sven.conzi • 20 May 2017 15:48

Video Door Intercom System Recommendations

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benkler1401•19 May 2017 11:58

Answers: 1

sven.conzi • 20 May 2017 15:47

Mounting a TV on the Wall

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Hendrik007•7 Apr 2017 18:42

Answers: 30

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meister keks • 14 May 2017 23:32

Testing / Measuring Network Cabling

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Hendrik007•9 May 2017 16:09

Answers: 11

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DNL • 14 May 2017 02:26

Cable Preparation for Electric Vehicle Charging

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frank_gayer•12 May 2017 20:47

Answers: 2

77.willo • 12 May 2017 21:19

Improve Wi-Fi Coverage/Signal Strength

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Barossi•7 May 2017 13:44

Answers: 14

77.willo • 11 May 2017 23:36

Energy management system

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krischaaan•10 May 2017 17:08

Answers: 1

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Alex85 • 11 May 2017 08:58

LAN cabling in a single-family house (prefabricated home)

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Canca42•3 May 2017 17:08

Answers: 15

11ant • 5 May 2017 14:27

LAN / Wi-Fi / Telephone – Searching for Suitable Hardware Components

sirhc•12 Apr 2017 08:37

Answers: 23

11ant • 2 May 2017 11:33

Wiring for Telephone Connection / LAN

bon1980•25 Feb 2017 18:39

Answers: 25

11ant • 30 Apr 2017 16:18

Lighting in the Entryway and Kitchen: Are Recessed Ceiling Spotlights Necessary?

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Häusle77•2 Oct 2015 22:43

Answers: 19

Mycraft • 24 Apr 2017 13:47

Wiring for LAN and Satellite in a Single-Family Home

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Canca42•27 Feb 2017 22:54

Answers: 52

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Peanuts74 • 5 Apr 2017 07:54

Telecom Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Outside vs. Inside

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Tentakel•27 Mar 2017 16:03

Answers: 9

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dertutnix • 30 Mar 2017 13:24

Video surveillance / intercom system

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Bremer83•6 Mar 2017 23:01

Answers: 23

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matte • 8 Mar 2017 20:22