ᐅ Planning Electrical Outlets and Heating Fixtures

Hello everyone,
how did you approach the topic of electrical installations? How many sockets/power outlets did you plan for, and where? The homeowner has calculated a certain amount, but I believe that won’t be sufficient.

SebastianH. schrieb:

Socket outlets/fuel points – how many and where?

It depends on the floor plan and individual needs. At the time, we reviewed the plans with our electrician and coordinated the electrical installation through extensive discussions. During the shell construction phase, additional requests and changes arose.
The same process is currently happening with my renovation project.

What are you building, and what is included in the house price?

You rarely get everything covered with what is listed in the building specification since it usually only includes minimum standards or basic options.

As a guideline at least:

Plan two sockets in each corner of the room.

One double CAT socket in each room. One central CAT socket per floor on the ceiling. In living rooms, home offices, etc., preferably 4 CAT sockets.

Recessed sockets in window reveals are almost outdated but can be included if needed.

And of course, in rooms like kitchens and home offices, don’t be too sparing with these.

Also, for outdoor areas, include more than just the usual one socket at the terrace.

If satellite TV is desired, then of course provide connections at every television.

nordanney schrieb:

It depends on the floor plan and personal needs. At the time, we went through the plans with our electrician and finalized the electrical installation during long discussions. Additional requests and changes came up once the shell was built.
The same is happening with my renovation project right now.

What are you building, and what is included in the house price?

We are building a one-and-a-half-story house, and the following is included:
Ground floor
Living room: 10 sockets, 2 light points, 1 TV outlet, 1 telephone connection
Kitchen: 8 sockets, 1 light point, 1 stove connection, 1 dishwasher connection
Storage room: 1 socket, 1 light point
Hallway: 2 sockets, 2 light points
Guest bathroom: 2 sockets, 2 light points
Utility room: 4 sockets, 1 light point
Upper floor
Child’s room 1 and Child’s room 2: each 6 sockets, 1 light point, 1 TV outlet
Bedroom: 6 sockets, 1 light point, 1 TV outlet
Bathroom: 3 sockets, 2 light points
Attic (unfinished): 1 socket, 1 light point
Staircase: 1 two-way switch
Main entrance: 1 light point

Mycraft schrieb:

Yes, you rarely manage with just what is listed in the building specifications, because these often only offer minimum standards or basic options.

As a guideline at least:

Plan two network outlets in each corner of a room.
Include one double CAT socket (Ethernet outlet) per room. Centrally place one CAT outlet per floor on the ceiling. In rooms like the living room or home office, preferably 4 CAT outlets.

Recessed wall sockets are almost outdated, but include them if needed.

And of course, don’t skimp on this in rooms like the kitchen or office.

Also, have more than just the usual one socket on the terrace in outdoor areas.

If satellite TV is desired, then of course provide a connection at every TV location.

What exactly is a recessed wall socket?
And do you mean a network outlet (CAT) in every room? Why should one be installed in the ceiling?
I’m completely lost.

The network is completely missing, but we have more power outlets. For large rooms and bedrooms, consider adding two-way switches if necessary. There are also no outdoor outlets at all.